Consumers are very reluctant to reveal personal information, according to a new survey, so you may want to limit what you ask them – and make it clear what you plan to do with the data.
Small Business
The Glorious End of Higher Education’s Monopoly on Credibility
In the past, the only way to get professional credibility was with a college degree. Now young people are using many different tools to gain a foothold in the business world.
Are Startups Active in Social Media More Likely to Succeed?
Are startups that are active in social media more likely to succeed? One company that funds startups thinks that’s the case – at least for online retailers.
‘Zombies’ Are Costing Your Business
A staffing firm adds up the cost of “zombie hires” and comes up with a number that’s nearly as terrifying as the walking dead. Luckily, it also offers three ways to protect your business from the threat
How to Build Stronger Customer Relationships
Customers these days are much less forgiving of poor customer service – with the Internet, it’s too easy to take your business elsewhere – so getting customer relationships right should be a top priority of any business.
Poor Hiring Practices Can Hurt Your Company’s Reputation
A company’s reputation factors pretty high into job hunting considerations, according to new research from CareerBuilder.
How to Be a Better Boss
As a small business owner or manager, you have the ability to set the tone for your whole organization, so you want to be sure your employees are as happy and as productive as they can be.
In Inbox Hell? Time to Admit You’re an Email Sinner
A SaneBox executive outlines the seven deadly sins of email. Are you guilty?
Employee Wellness Programs Pay for Themselves … And Then Some
As a small business, keeping your employees healthy and happy should be a top priority, but what you may not know is that there’s a big financial incentive for doing so.
How the Rich Got Rich
John D. Rockefeller, America’s first billionaire, said, “If your only goal is to become rich, you’ll never achieve it.”
Easy for him to say, but his point is well taken: If the only thing you care about is making money, no …
My Summer Incubationship: Student Entrepreneurs Get a Crash Course in Launching a Small Business
The GE/OMD Incubator offers college students with clever business ideas the skills and resources necessary to turn an idea into a viable business.
How to Get the Most Out of Twitter
Twitter can be a great place for getting your message out and for interacting with customers, but there are a few basic practices to follow that will help make you more respected and effective.