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The Holiday Return Surge Ruins Our Planet — Make These Small Changes to Create a More Sustainable (and Profitable) Business.
As the holiday season winds down, retailers are bracing for an inevitable surge in product returns. Optimizing the returns process can lead to both business growth and sustainable action, transforming waste into a net new value stream.
Law School Taught Me a Lot — But Not How to Run a Business. Here Are 3 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way.
The world is full of smart, capable professionals whose businesses didn't succeed — not for lack of skill, but for lack of business know-how. And I was one of them. Here's what I learned about running a business that law school never taught me.
These Rookie Mistakes Almost Ruined My Business — Here's What I Wish I Knew Before Starting
Success often comes from trial and error for entrepreneurs. Avoiding these 11 mistakes will save you time, money and stress.
5 Ways Becoming a New Dad Has Made Me a Better Leader
After stepping away from work for a few months to care for my newborn, I see my role as the boss in a different light
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How These Entrepreneurs Turned a Seasonal Venue Into a Nightlife Powerhouse
Michael Schwartz and Bobby Rutter of Forward Hospitality Group discuss transforming the entertainment scene in the Midwest and using reinvention as a business model.
This Simple Rule-of-Thumb About Annual Raises Will Reduce Employee Turnover
If you're looking to keep your best employees, maintain morale and stay competitive in today's market, the secret might be in your approach to annual raises.
Travel Smarter, Lead Better — How to Use Travel to Boost Your Leadership IQ
For leaders, business travel can be an opportunity to connect with employees, build key relationships and solve urgent problems — if they approach it properly.
Meet the Leaders of the Big 4, Who Jointly Employ 1.5 Million Staff
These four people sit at the helm of the world's biggest professional services firms.
How to Spot High-Performing Jerks Before They Derail Your Business
There are many well-known tips for hiring the right people, but I learned a phrase from an old colleague that completely transformed how I teach others to hire.
5 Ways to Get Through an Extremely Busy Time at Work
To manage the highs and lows during busy moments of your small business, consider these five tips.
Overnight Success is a Lie — Here's How Failing 22 Times Taught Me the Reality of Success
Many failures later, I've learned some truth about success. Real success comes from relentless effort, resilience through failure and the grind of consistently showing up.
You Have the Power to Create Your Own Legacy — What Will It Be?
True legacy is not just in the success of our endeavors, but in the impact that we have made on others around us. We can leave an "intentional legacy" in the world by making a positive impact on the lives of others.
The Army Was Tough, But Restaurants Made Her Cry — Lessons From the Drive-Thru From a Former KFC Exec
Former KFC Chief Operating Officer Monica Rothgery discusses the experiences that shaped her leadership book, "Lessons from the Drive-Thru."
Thinking of Starting a Business? 2025 May Be Your Year
As we head into the final months of the year, I believe 2025 will be just as big as 2020 for startups — maybe even bigger. Here's why.
12 Big Ideas From Business Books Published in 2024
After considering more than 1000 books for our annual Non-Obvious Book Awards, a few big themes emerged. Read our trend recap and how these trends can help your business in 2025.