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Bankruptcy is a complex mixture of federal and state law, as well as judicial precedents and local rules and procedures. This comment provides a very limited and broad educational overview of a few of...
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Building a gym at your workplace can be a great perk for your wellness program. Unfortunately, putting in a gym can require a lot of logistical nightmares. It can also get to be a bit expensive. The...
View ArticleDecision Making Pitfalls
When we have a problem, an issue we are struggling with, and ask for advice, the usual approach of the problem solver is to ask us: "What do you want?" As if you are really clear about what you want,...
View ArticleOut of Time in a Business or Sales Presentation? Do's & Don'ts
It happens to the best of keynoters, business presenters, and sales professionals. No matter their experience or how often they've rehearsed, the unexpected can happen to throw things off schedule:...
View ArticleIs San Francisco Giants CEO, Larry Baer, in Right Work?
IS LARRY BAER, SF GIANTS, IN 'RIGHT WORK'? San Francisco Giants President & CEO! Why is it that a very special few boys and girls really do wind up in jobs they dreamed of while they were young,...
View ArticleWhy you should try Facebook's Hackamonth program in your small business
Sometimes young, innovative companies start an initiative and it gets a lot of publicity at the beginning then sort of fades away. The idea - however clever and forward-thinking it is - just doesn't...
View ArticleSurprising Insights From My Interview with Zappos' Training & Development Leader
This is the 1st article in a 3-part series where I share my interview with Zappos' leader of training and development, Richard Hazeltine, as part of my focus on what it takes to create customers and...
View ArticleRyan Deiss Forecasts Digital Media Consumption Trends for 2016
Ryan Deiss, CEO of Digital Marketer, a hugely successful digital testing and marketing company, recently shared his expertise regarding the latest in digital consumer trends. Digital Marketer foresees...
View ArticleFortune 500's biggest gamble: Allowing gut instincts to drive hiring decisions
The "Happiness Code" examines ways that behavioral economics is being used to help individuals reinvent the way they approach everyday and long-term problems with applied-rationality techniques that...
View Article24 Experts Give Advice About How to Be a Successful Female Entrepreneur
During the past few weeks, as part of the 2016 Women in Wellness Career Summit, I invited 24 amazing women from all walks of wellness -- from Bestselling authors to Celebrity coaches -- to engage in...
View ArticleWhy Perfectionists Don't Make Successful Entrepreneurs
Ok, before we start, if you know that you're a perfectionist, then be warned that I'm going to be dishing out some straight talking facts here. And it may not be easy to read them but, if you're...
View ArticleBattle of the EpiPen
Can we talk about the exorbitant cost of EpiPens? I've probably bored you already. Let's face it: Another person whining about the high cost of health care in America. Hell yes I'm complaining! I just...
View Article7 Secrets to Leverage Outsourcing to Scale Your Company
One of the least understood tools available for growing your business is outsourcing. It allows you to expand capacity without having to formally hire large numbers of new staff; without having to...
View Article3 Ways To Practice The Art of Customer Retention in Your Ecommerce Business
Everyone knows that it's cheaper to retain a customer than acquire one, but most companies still focus their efforts on acquisition. It's important to not overlook the art of customer retention if you...
View ArticleHow to Transform Your Website Into a Marketing Powerhouse for a Mobile World
In today's digital age billions of dollars in spending decisions are influenced by websites, but... most business websites are not ready for a mobile world yet, nor have been designed with ROI in...
View Article2016 Best Career Apps and Websites to Land Your Dream Job
Serious about landing your dream job this year? Or at least, landing a more fulfilling and higher paying job than the one you're in now? If you said, yes, then let's do it! My last article in...
View ArticleMy Journey Through Jibber Jabber: How Business Made Me Bilingual
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, I moved to Chicago to pursue comedy, using a carefully and brilliantly devised strategy. By day, I'd find my inspiration in hip and trendy coffee...
View ArticleThe Importance of Hello in Business
Your greeting is an integral part of your customer service, as it allows you to connect with your customers and staff members. "Hello" is a perfect starting point because it is simple, friendly and...
View ArticleAsk a Cross-Cultural Expert: Name 7 Global Trade Tips
Thinking about building relationships, rather than just managing transactions, is essential for successfully navigating global business today. While it's often tempting to think you can fly into...
View ArticleLondon School of Economics Chief to Run Berggruen Institute
The Berggruen Institute, an independent, non-partisan "think and action tank" that is co-publisher of The WorldPost, announced this week that Craig Calhoun will become the new president of the...
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