Business Tips

Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:

Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

Anyone else drowning in email? On average, I receive 300-800 emails daily, depending on the season and workload.

Saying sorry has become a habit these days, but over-apologizing at work can undermine your confidence and credibility. Here are fixes for three common scenarios:

April is National Volunteer Month, but you don’t need to limit your time helping others to 30 days.

I’m a naturally curious person, which can lead to wasted time going down internet “rabbit holes,” where one topic connects to information on a dozen or more fascinating subjects that I can’t help but be interested in. Sound familiar?

If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

Do you get inundated with emails and often miss or completely lose important communications? Start cleaning up your emails today.

If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:

Coming back to the office after the holidays can be challenging. After relaxing and spending time with family and friends, it’s hard to get back into the daily grind. However, there are a few ways to refocus for the new year.

2019 marks another major milestone for 360 Media as we celebrate 23 years in business this month.

You don’t always have to sit in a conference room when you meet with co-workers: Take a walk instead.

When planning 2019 digital marketing efforts, companies need to look at past performance to understand how to optimize. But is what matters getting measured? For example, big numbers of followers on social media look great, but are those followers liking, sharing or acting on the calls to action?

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

‘Tis the season of giving. Not only can you give back to the community this holiday season, but so can your local small business. Here are some creative ways to get your business involved.

A challenging part of presentations can be managing questions during or after. They’re hard to control and sometimes audiences can use them to test you.

Pitches are often used in a professional landscape, but students can also utilize them when applying for internships and full-time employment.

Email marketing, content marketing and social media are the best channels for digital lead generation, according to a recent study. While this isn’t surprising news, it is always interesting to see the latest data and research around digital lead nurturing and lead generation strategies.

It started with passion. Then the idea. Now you even have the whole business plan with all the details addressed. What you likely do not have is the money. A business pitch competition could possibly be just the thing to get your startup truly started.

We all set goals for ourselves but achieving them is another feat. Bullet journaling is a simple way to combine creativity and organization and keep yourself accountable to achieve both short- and long-term goals.

Challenge: Your client needs fresh ideas – a WOW. This request is tailor-made for brainstorming.

Cyber security threats are out there every day for businesses, regardless of their size. That’s why business owners should lead by example and teach employees how to protect confidential information, like company finances.

There can be many problems with meetings. They’re not led effectively, information could have been shared by email, or there’s too many participants. A recent study showed that meetings with 5-8 people are the most productive. Smaller groups help build a sense of intimacy that opens rich debates.

How many times have you clicked or read an email just to get that unread number to zero? You just wasted a microdecision on opening an email, reading it, and not doing anything with it.

There are plenty of things people love to hate about meetings: They’re too long and too frequent; certain people dominate the conversation and other people don’t pay attention; and nothing gets done. Take charge of your next meeting by following these steps:

HR Management is essential for running a successful business, but it is often overlooked by small-business owners. No matter the size of your business, proper HR strategies are a must. Here are some tips for small-business managers to help optimize employees’ performance and create a safe and professional work environment:

Asking for a raise or promotion can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Recently, “Good Morning America” shared some great tips from “Shark Tank” cast members.

Chances are you’ve started working on a project and needed some direction along the way. We’ve all been there. Catch your confusion early and ask for clarification.