Your business pitch is one of the most important components of your entrepreneurial toolbox. Keep reading to learn how to craft the perfect business pitch, from telling a story to closing in a way that leaves the other person asking for more. 1. Tell a Story Numbers help persuade but stories grab our attention, and…
Whether it’s emails, business plans, or social media posts, written communication is an essential skill when you run a business. In this post, we share four easy ways to improve your written communication using a couple of old tricks, but also some new technologies. Practice As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. Write often…
We live in a world that moves fast, so multitasking is always a strong temptation. However, there are some good reasons to steer clear of multitasking. In this post, we explain why multitasking isn’t a good idea, and provide some alternatives to stay productive. Multitasking is Stressful The effort of switching from one task to…
Your habits are the cornerstones of your success. By forming new habits or changing the habits you already have, you can achieve almost anything. With that in mind, in this post we discuss three useful tips to help you gain a better understanding of how habits are formed. Be Patient The time it will take…
From webinars to Zoom calls, video communication is evolving at an amazing pace. However, the old, reliable email remains one of the bedrocks of business communication. With that in mind, today we bring you three simple tips to write better emails. Identify What Matters The first rule of efficient emails is to not beat around…
Listening is a powerful tool that can help you become a better businessperson. Think of all the miscommunications issues you’ve had in the past and you’ll probably realize that they could have been avoided by listening more carefully to the other person. You may think of listening as a passive, or automatic activity. The truth…
In part thanks to the pandemic, distributed workforces are more common than ever. However, working from home doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the benefits of mentorship. That’s why in today’s post, we show you how to find a mentor even if you are working remotely. Review your Personal Contacts The first thing to do…
Whether in person or online, it can be difficult to capture everyone’s attention during a meeting. Here are some strategies to keep your meetings engaging so that your team can achieve success — and have some fun in the process. Identity the Dynamics at Play Every team has its own dynamics. Friendships and bonds are…
A truly creative idea can be priceless. But how to be more creative at work? In today’s blog, we outline three simple strategies you can start using today. Write Those Ideas Down! What if we told you that all you have to do to amp up your creativity is to put pen to paper? While…
You probably know that seven to eight hours of sleep every night are essential to perform at your best. However, taking microbreaks throughout the day is equally important to your body and mind. What Are Microbreaks? Microbreaks are exactly what the term suggests: activities that take no more than five minutes and help you reset…