For the overall Formula 1 brand and its individual race teams, success comes down to a four factors: customers first, showcasing teams over drivers, highlighting the importance of quickly adapting to change, and displaying how critical it is to isolate issues swiftly. These all apply to running a successful business, too…
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How The Chive Founders Built an Empire and Started a Business With Bill Murray
Leo Resig is co-founder of the well-known lifestyle and comedy website The Chive and creates popular apparel such as “Keep Calm and CHIVE on.” Tune in to hear Resig’s story about starting a business with Bill Murray, and advice on how pursuing your passion and being aware of your surroundings can lead to great success…
Read More5 Common Marketing Mistakes Most Distributors Make That Hurt Business Growth
In working with hundreds of small and medium-sized business owners over the years, the last six with distributors, I have noticed five common mistakes most of them make that are hindering business growth. Let’s take a look and those mistakes and what to do to correct them. If you stop making them, you will see a big difference in your business…
Read MoreThe Scarecrow Effect
Over the years, I have met many people, many of whom are very successful, who lack self-confidence and self-esteem because they do not have a college degree. I call this the Scarecrow Effect. You remember the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz.” He felt he was not smart. He even sang a song called “If I Only Had a Brain.”…
Read MoreWhy You Should Ignore the Naysayers: Taking Risks With Junk King CEO Michael Andreacchi
“Start today, because in two years you’ll be saying that you should have done it sooner,” shares Michael Andreacchi, CEO of Junk King. Andreacchi started the eco-friendly junk removal company and grew it to 100-plus franchises. Tune in to hear how having the confidence to take risks can lead to achieving your dreams…
Read MoreSecure Technology Platform a Growing Concern for Promo Customers
Supply chain and labor challenges are getting a lot of press right now, and for good reason. But one not-so-publicized challenge facing the industry is technology security that protects companies and customers. Security threats are real, and not going away. Those in the industry that make the necessary investments will pick up market share and ultimately enjoy the financial benefits…
Read MoreWhat Does QuickBooks Desktop Going Subscription Mean?
Intuit will be offering QB Desktop products via subscription-only, beginning with the 2022 releases. They (except for QB Accountant) will no longer be available by way of a one-time payment as they have in the past. QB Desktop products include QB Pro, Premier and Enterprise. Enterprise was converted to a subscription product two years ago…
Read MorePricing: Navigating Through the Current Norm of Increases
Now more than ever, it is helpful for your clients to better understand the supply chain and the complexities that you navigate for them. It is where you add value. You not only need to pass on those increases, but you also need to protect your traditional margins to better cover your increases in cost of operations. Here are some ways to do that…
Read MoreRedefining Wellness: Startup Transforms the Fitness Industry
“Passion is key—be obsessed with the solution you’re offering,” shares Ed Buckley, who transformed the fitness industry through creating a flexible corporate wellness program. Tune in to Million Dollar Monday to hear the story of Peerfit and key advice to growing a company through networking and fundraising…
Read MoreADA Compliance and Your Distributor Website
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain businesses to make accommodations for people with disabilities. That applies to physical spaces, but also to online spaces. And failure to create an ADA-compliant website could open a business to lawsuits, financial liabilities and damage to your brand reputation…
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