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Hospitality Brands Are Tapping Wellness Tourism for Growth

Hotel brands are beefing up their wellness offerings to fuel a post-pandemic recovery — betting that catering to a guest’s mind, body, and spirit will boost their bottom lines, too.

10 Interview Questions to Ask Entry-Level Candidates

These ten interview questions can make it easier to hire entry-level employees.

Top Pinterest Tools to Build Engagement

Want to increase saves, clicks, and swipes on Pinterest? Add these apps, tools, and plug-ins to boost interactions.

How to Survey Your Employees

Conducting a survey gives you insight into your employees’ feelings about their performance and satisfaction.

5 Things You Should Never Say to Your Customers

Replace these phrases with positive, solution-oriented ones to improve your customer service and customer retention.

Outdated Marketing Practices (And What to Do Instead)

Using customer demographics, relying exclusively on video, and marketing to the masses are all marketing tactics that you should consider revisiting.

Is the Customer Always Right?

The short answer: no. Here are some situations in which the customer could be wrong, and what to do in these scenarios.

How Innovation-Driven Startups Reached Profitability

Alcohol disruptor Bartesian, bedding startup Bed Scrunchie, and livestream platform CommentSold discuss hiring, marketing, sourcing, and wearing multiple hats to drive their companies’ success.

How Albertsons’ Supermarkets Improved Its Digital Business to Feed the Growing Appetite for Online Shopping

The chief digital officer of one of the country’s largest grocery operators shares lessons learned during the company’s digital transformation.

How to Create a Sales Pitch Deck

A sales pitch deck is a powerful tool that enhances your pitch or demo for potential clients by highlighting your company’s offerings and its value.