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Why Can Introverts Succeed As Entrepreneurs?

In a nutshell: Some of the characteristics of introverts lend themselves to entrepreneurship. If you believe you have to be extroverted to succeed as an entrepreneur, think again. You’d be surprised to …

Feeling Disconnected at Work May Lead to Disengagement

In a nutshell: When people feel isolated, they may not be able to contribute their best in the workplace.   People are feeling disconnected at work – and it’s leading to …

How Do I Qualify as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)?

In a nutshell: Gaining Minority-Owned Business Enterprise status can help businesses bidding for government contracts. Governments at all levels have made efforts for decades to ensure that minority-owned businesses get a …

Rift Between Major Democratic Supporters Threatens Turnout Plans

Preexisting tensions within the Democratic Party rose to the surface recently when plans for a major voter turnout initiative were announced. The $50 million For Our Future PAC’s backing by …

Sports Authority Drops Reorganization Plan

A few months after filing for bankruptcy protection, Sports Authority has announced it is liquidating its assets, a move that could shutter all of its 463 stores. Under its March …

Jury Still Out on Impact of Minimum Wage Hike

While reams of employment statistics have been released since Seattle began its steady climb toward a $15 minimum wage a year ago, it’s still too early for those on either …

Effective Bosses Avoid These ‘Leadership Tools’

It’s easy for bosses to fall for technological tools and devices sold as ways to help them and their employees work smarter, produce more and perform better. After all, driving …

Overnight Sensation: Marketers Pull All-Nighter for Nonprofit

Employees at a Minneapolis marketing company take the concept of working overtime to the next level by putting in all-nighters to help nonprofit groups. For the fourth year in a …

Competing in the Digital Age: a Cautionary Tale

Kodak, once one of America’s most successful, recognizable and well-respected brands, went from 145,000 employees and $19 billion per year in sales to losing 90% of its value within just …

Miami, Jersey City, Mountain View Are Top 3 Happy Workplaces

If you’re looking for the happiest place to work in the U.S., you can start with Miami, Fla. That’s almost a no-brainer when you think about the environment, with its …