Why Listening Is the Skill Employees Want the Most
If there’s one quality managers should have in spades, it’s the ability to communicate effectively. A boss who can’t convey his vision to his employees can’t lead them. …
11 Brand-Building Strategies to Become a Thought Leader
How can a young founder signal or demonstrate their position as a thought leader and build their personal brand, despite their newcomer status? Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization …
The Most Complimentary Interview Wardrobe
The day for your interview has been scheduled. That means you were among the handful of people selected out of dozens of applicants to continue the competition toward …
Are Reference Checks Scaring You?
Reference checking is not standard. Smaller companies typically have neither the manpower nor the funds to do thorough reference checks, which could cost hundreds of dollars. Conversely, larger …
Improve Conversions from Your Website Home Page
A branded website is just the start to building a great audience for your personal brand. Once a visitor comes to your landing page you need to capture …
How to Reduce Employee Absenteeism
Employee absenteeism is a problem for every business and can cause heavy costs for employers. Getting 100% attendance from all of your employees is of course not possible. …
The Best Email Marketing Tools To Help Scale Your Brand
For companies trying to grow by increasing their sales, the tried and true approach of email marketing has proved to be one of the best ways to generate …
How You’re Marketing Your Employee Benefits All Wrong
Employees the world over know the value of a good benefits package, but many employers still don’t understand the draw of the right perks. Nearly 80 percent of …
4 Culture Tips to Attract Top Talent to Your New Brand
In times like these, businesses can’t afford to hire anyone but the absolute best. Studies have shown that rooting out toxic applicants in recruiting can save up to …
5 Creative Communities That Can Help You Level Up Your Skills
Fertilizer is to plants what community is to creative professionals. With enough time, water, and sunlight, they grow themselves. But sprinkle on some peer feedback and support, and …
Get More Brand Visibility with Instagram Stories
A well-planned mobile marketing strategy is important to building your personal brand online. Leveraging the right features for each social network is also important for visibility and word-of-mouth …
How to Make Money with Your Blog
If you have taken the leap and started up a blog, then you will be pleased to know that you can actually make money from your blog. You …
How To Become Financially Secure As A Freelancer
When you start out as a freelancer, long-term financial health isn’t usually top of mind. You’re too busy trying to land gigs to cover next month’s bills. Freelancers …
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8 Ways to Stay Focused and Productive This Summer
Summer is the season to get outdoors, go on vacation, and bask in the sunlight. But it’s also a season of distractions. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose …
Your Manager is Not Your Friend
It is ok to have a friendly relationship with coworkers. Actually, this makes the work day much more enjoyable. However, becoming friends with direct reports is a little …
Six Effective Ways to Brand Yourself at Online Events
What is the best way to build your personal brand when attending or participating in online events? These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised …
Get The Most Out Of Social Media Groups For Your Personal Brand
For years groups on social media have been a hub of activity, especially for brands. These are a great a place for your personal brand to share helpful …
Ways You Can Avoid Liability Claims That Can Damage Your Brand
The life of a startup business can be full of ups and downs, which can be an overwhelming experience for any business owner. The fact that most startup …
How to Make a Logo that Perfectly Matches your Brand
You may know this already, but your company logo is the beating heart of your brand. Your rivals, leads, and customers will judge your business with your logo. …
5 Best Personal Branding Speakers of 2019
Every entrepreneur has a personal brand, but they don’t all build those brands themselves. Those who neglect personal branding are inevitably branded by others. Before the media or …