Social Media Companies This Is the App Top Brands Are Using to Connect With Gen ZInc Magazine - Amanda Pressner KreuserFrom advancements in voice marketing to the latest Instagram features, there's no shortage of marketing technology news out there! One emerging platform that's caught many marketers' eyes (including mine)
Marketing Here's How I Get My Essential Industry News in About 17 Seconds Every MorningInc Magazine - Amanda Pressner KreuserAs a marketer (and the founder of a content marketing company), it's essential for me to stay in front of industry news and trends. When I can multitask by getting headlines and insights as part of my
Innovation 2 Female Founders Share the Importance of Building a Brand, Not Just a ProductInc Magazine - Inc. Video Staff Angela Sutherland and Evelyn Rusli are the co-founders of Yumi, a subscription-based baby food company aiming to reinvent the category.
Innovation Make Your Business More Inclusive with These 8 PracticesInc Magazine - Young Entrepreneur CouncilProactively working toward inclusion today means a stronger, better business tomorrow. Inclusive business practices are becoming more commonplace in today's business landscape, and with good reason. These
Amazon Amazon Spent 10 Years On a Plan to Dominate This $840 Billion Industry. Here's How It Could Finally WinInc Magazine - Jason AtenAmazon's 2017 purchase of Whole Foods is starting to make a lot of sense. There are two things especially true about shopping for groceries. The first is that most people are creatures of habit. The second
Innovation Get to Know LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner: 10 Facts You Haven't HeardInc Magazine - Larry KimLinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner was instrumental in one of the largest tech acquisitions ever, when Microsoft purchased LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016. This historical tech deal is just one of Jeff's unicorn
Marketing 6 Ways to Craft an Unforgettable Explainer Video for Your Product or ServiceInc Magazine - Amy BalliettThe incredible potential of video marketing is already widely accepted across the marketing community. In fact, a 2019 report from Wyzowl found that 87 percent of businesses were utilizing video as part
Innovation Research Shows There's a Reason Why You Never Have Enough Time (Hint: It's All in Your Head)Inc Magazine - Nate KlempWhen it comes to time, we live in an age of paradox. Time studies, as explored by Judy Wajcman, Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics, in her book Pressed For Time, indicate that we
Shipping Yes, You Can Compete With Amazon: How to Offer Fast and Free Shipping Without Breaking the BankInc Magazine - Maria HaggertyAmazon has created a world where customers expect their items to be received free and fast. How can an e-commerce brand compete with Amazon on package delivery speed and shipping costs? In fact, free reliable
Jordan Peterson Jordan Peterson is in Rehab. Why HR and Managers Should Take NoteInc Magazine - Suzanne LucasPsychologist and Professor Jordan Peterson rose to fame for his battle against forced speech but gained a following with his guidance on how to live your life. His book, 12 Rules for Life, sold millions
Innovation Do People Like Working With You? Here's How to TellInc Magazine - John BrandonThere's a way to find out if people like working with you, and it is related to unstructured time. Those two words make all of the difference in a business setting. We all know people behave their best
Ethics 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Faced with a Tricky Ethical DecisionInc Magazine - Martin ZwillingMost business leaders I know clearly understand the difference between legal and illegal activities, but often are not so clear on the line between ethical and unethical. Unfortunately, there is no universal
Social Media Instagram and Facebook Get New Rules for Weight Loss and Cosmetic Surgery PostsInc Magazine - Peter RoeslerSocial media platforms are under increasing pressure to control the quality of the content that is spread on their networks. One persistent concern is the way the photo-sharing networks may lead to lower
Innovation These 4 Words Will Help You Overcome Any SetbackInc Magazine - Dave McKeownOne of the prevalent sports metaphors that's applied to business today is that our success comes down to an ongoing accumulation of wins and losses. Put up more 'W's than 'L's throughout your career, you
Steve Jobs Why Steve Jobs Getting Rich Matters, But 1 Thing Matters More (and Will Make Your Life More Fulfilling and Impactful)Inc Magazine - Jeff HadenAsk anyone who started their own business -- or hopes to someday start their own business -- what motivated them, and you'll get a variety of responses. Challenge. Responsibility. Purpose. Fulfillment.
Business My Old Boss is Trash-Talking My New BossInc Magazine - Alison GreenInc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues--everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. Here's
Adam Neumann WeWork CEO Adam Neumann Might Get Pushed Out Over This One Critical Factor That Could Trip Any EntrepreneurInc Magazine - Erik ShermanWeWork's IPO went south in a hurry once the details came out. The valuation reportedly took massive hits for two reasons: intense levels of unprofitability and CEO Adam Neumann. The IPO's off the table
Coffee The 2 Best Times to Drink Coffee (One is Likely Right Now)Inc Magazine - Damon BrownWhen do you drink coffee? It matters. According to science, there are two key times you should have a cup to maximize your productivity and clarity I didn't get into coffee until about a decade ago, but,
Innovation 2 Sales Strategies Entrepreneurs Can Learn from AuctioneersInc Magazine - Cathy HuygheIt isn't about fast-talking showmen. It's actually about planning, set up, and delivery. Entrepreneurs in the wine industry are acutely aware of unusual opportunities to engage the community beyond the
Innovation Are you a Narcissistic Leader? Take This Test and Determine Ways to Keep Your Ego in CheckInc Magazine - James KerrIt's time to manage your ego and become the leader you're meant to be. Much has been written about the negative impacts that the Internet-- and social media in particular-- has had on us as individuals.
Innovation 25 Questions to Ask in One-on-One MeetingsInc Magazine - Elise KeithOne-on-one meetings give team leaders and team members time to connect personally and talk privately about their hopes or concerns at work. At least, that's what they're supposed to do. Unfortunately many
Innovation Why You Need These Simple Employee Retention Solutions TodayInc Magazine - Peter GascaWith unemployment at a 50 year low, it is more important than ever for entrepreneurs to get creative with recruiting and retention. If you have ever been involved with a bad hire, then you know the importance
Innovation Want to Make Better Decisions? Eat First, New Study SaysInc Magazine - Wanda ThibodeauxYour rumbling belly can make you more impulsive and impatient, even on choices not related to food. We've all been there, grabbing that donut in the breakroom because we're too hungry to wait for lunch.
Innovation Stop Charging an Hourly Rate--It's Lowering Your Profits and Your Self-EsteemInc Magazine - Marla TabakaIf you charge an hourly rate, even if it sounds like a lot, it's likely that you are not providing your client with everything they need. You are also short-changing your bottom line since it precludes
Innovation How to Do Office Small Talk Right Without Coming Off as SchmoozyInc Magazine - Betsy MikelWhether you consider yourself good at small talk or not, it's an essential professional skill that can take you surprisingly far in the workplace. In a recent New York Times piece on mastering the art
Leadership Bill Gates Says This 1 Simple Habit Separates Successful Leaders From Everyone ElseInc Magazine - Marcel SchwantesThe co-founder of Microsoft prescribes a principle that will raise every leader's bar. When you think of great leaders, do you conjure up images of charismatic, high-profile executives in expensive suits
Innovation Navy SEALs Use These 4 Psychology Tricks to Succeed Under Extreme PressureInc Magazine - Scott MautzI was recently keynoting at a company when the presenter before me (an ex-Navy SEAL) took the stage to discuss the importance of succeeding under extreme pressure. It was a topical comment as this particular
Bill Gates Bill Gates Says This 1 Thing Is His Greatest Fear (And What to Do About It)Inc Magazine - Jason AtenIn a new Netflix documentary "Inside Bill's Brain," the Microsoft co-founder talks about what drives him still today. There's a new documentary series on Netflix called Inside Bill's Brain. Whatever you
Innovation New Stanford Study: To Finally Change Your Life for Good Make This Small Change to Your MindsetInc Magazine - Jessica StillmanAs anyone who has ever tried to lose weight or keep a New Year's resolution can tell you, short-term change is easy. Long-term change is very, very hard. Whether you're trying to improve your health, your
Innovation An Unusual Pitch Strategy That Will Set You Apart and Impress Your AudienceInc Magazine - Carmine GalloI often agree to meet with entrepreneurs, investors and CEOs for no other reason than to learn something new. This week, I had lunch with an entrepreneur and inventor who raised $17 million in a fundraising
