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Words of wisdom for small business owners

Here are a few words of wisdom which any entrepreneur should take heed of. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or a reason to get started, these quotes will help you get back to working on what’s important:
1. “I didn’t get there by wishing for it ...

10 of the best quotes on leadership

Understanding what it means to be a leader is the first step towards becoming one. Here are 10 of the best quotes on leadership that will help you gain insight into what makes a great leader:
 
1. “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental ...

5 Tips for successful product design

As you design new products, you will find yourself facing countless possibilities. Your choices can very well affect the success chances of your product, which is why the design phase is such an important part of the production process. Below, you will find a few ...

3 Ways to increase your business acumen

To be successful in today’s economy, you need to have business acumen. Business acumen refers to understanding the world of business – business policies, trends, market strategies and competition, as well as to be able to predict future developments and the way in which they ...

Vital managerial skills

Hiring a manager can be a difficult endeavor. While many companies rely on internal promotion systems to fill management positions, the truth is that an employee, even one with leadership skills, might not make a very good manager in spite of previous positive performance reviews.
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The 3 stages of creative problem solving

Creative problem solving refers to taking an innovative, creative approach to a problem or challenge. It’s an approach that helps people see their problems from a different angle and come up with innovative ways in which to solve these problems.
There are three stages in the ...

10 Memorable Steve Jobs Quotes

Steve Jobs was a great businessman and a visionary. Here are ten memorable Steve Jobs quotes which have the potential to change your perspective on business, leadership, and innovation:
1. When you’re a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you’re not going to use a ...

Master the Traits of Alphas

The Alpha Book explains the traits of an alpha, including charisma, the process of making strong and rightful decisions, how to best communicate with others at multiple levels, and how to turn your daily actions into fruitful prospects. Each of these traits is going to ...

What is creativity?

To be creative means to be a discoverer, being able to see the world around you differently than the rest. It means to be able to think of new ways in which to achieve your objectives and new ways of solving problems. However, it also ...

The 4 objectives in establishing a creative company

In an IBM study on more than 1500 CEOs, creativity was found to be considered the most important trait for the 21st century business environment. Creative companies have an edge over their competition by being able to anticipate and create market trends, and by being ...