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How to Hire for Soft Skills

Rapidly changing technology and the need to constantly adapt your business practices means that hiring for soft skills is more important than ever.

When Should You Invest in Tech? The Time is Now

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Anne Chow, President of National Business for AT&T, explains why the right technology strategy is required for businesses to compete.

1-800 GOT JUNK? Founder is Defying Experts, and Winning Anyway

In this edition of "The Leap," high school dropout Brian Scudamore reveals how his $300 million home services empire champions a willingness to fail in order to achieve success.

How to Manage Small Business Technology on a Limited Budget

In this edition of "Ask the Board,” Erik Day, Dell's vice president of small business, identifies solutions to the key challenges growing companies face in managing technology

How to Hire the Best Remote Workers

Remote work is on the rise and it's beneficial to both employees and businesses. It's also changing the way companies recruit workers.

6 Low Cost Marketing Ideas

Marketing your business can be an expensive strain on your budget, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six low-cost marketing ideas to help you spread the word about your business.

Fair Indigo's Bill Bass on Adapting to Changing Consumer Values

In this edition of “The Leap,” Bill Bass, founder of Fair Indigo fair trade apparel, explains how he rethought his brand in response to rapidly changing consumer values.

9 Low-Cost Business Ideas You Can Start Tomorrow

Many people dream of starting their own business, but the startup cost deters many. Here are nine low-cost business ideas from industry experts you can start tomorrow.

Buying an Existing Business? Here’s How to Finance Your Purchase

Ready to buy an established brand? Explore these small business acquisition financing options.

Employee Empowerment Is the Key to Success at Pet Care Business

C. Craig Lambert, founder of pet care and boarding facility CCVRS, Inc., shares how to empower employees.