Posts tagged Business Advice

Have you seen the new OPEN Forum?Scott Roen, Vice President of Digital Marketing and Innovation at American Express, introduces a brand new OPEN Forum by asking, why do entrepreneurs share advice? The new OPEN Forum helps entrepreneurs share ideas, get and give advice, and discuss experiences leading to small-business success.More than a redesign (though we’re pretty excited about that, too), OPEN Forum features a community where you can give and get advice. It’s where you can find, save and share insights from OPEN Forum—and from around the Web. And it’s a place for meeting fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, experts and other like-minded individuals. We recognized that building connections is still as important today as it was in 2007; it’s just how we do it that’s evolved. (via OPEN Forum: Why Do Entrepreneurs Share Advice? | | The New OPEN ForumThe New OPEN Forum)

Have you seen the new OPEN Forum?

Scott Roen, Vice President of Digital Marketing and Innovation at American Express, introduces a brand new OPEN Forum by asking, why do entrepreneurs share advice? The new OPEN Forum helps entrepreneurs share ideas, get and give advice, and discuss experiences leading to small-business success.

More than a redesign (though we’re pretty excited about that, too), OPEN Forum features a community where you can give and get advice. It’s where you can find, save and share insights from OPEN Forum—and from around the Web. And it’s a place for meeting fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, experts and other like-minded individuals. We recognized that building connections is still as important today as it was in 2007; it’s just how we do it that’s evolved.

(via OPEN Forum: Why Do Entrepreneurs Share Advice? | | The New OPEN ForumThe New OPEN Forum)

Never Hire a Dud Again on OPEN ForumDon’t get fooled by fast-talkers—take these four steps to make sure your new hires are top notch:1. Make them show, not tell2. Be painfully thorough3. Be consistent4. Resist optimismRead more on OPEN Forum on the key things to do when hiring that’ll guarantee you never have buyer’s remorse for a hire again, (via Never Hire a Dud Again | | The New OPEN ForumThe New OPEN Forum)

Never Hire a Dud Again on OPEN Forum

Don’t get fooled by fast-talkers—take these four steps to make sure your new hires are top notch:

1. Make them show, not tell
2. Be painfully thorough
3. Be consistent
4. Resist optimism

Read more on OPEN Forum on the key things to do when hiring that’ll guarantee you never have buyer’s remorse for a hire again,

(via Never Hire a Dud Again | | The New OPEN ForumThe New OPEN Forum)

4 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee by OPEN Forum1. Not Performing Up to Expectations2. Can’t Handle Change3. Lacks Enthusiasm and Drive4. Doesn’t Fit Into Company’s Culture (via 4 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

4 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee by OPEN Forum

1. Not Performing Up to Expectations
2. Can’t Handle Change
3. Lacks Enthusiasm and Drive
4. Doesn’t Fit Into Company’s Culture

(via 4 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) from OPEN Forum In today’s entrepreneur-obsessed era, startups are growing like weeds in every industry. But how many of those new businesses develop into financially stable companies? Sadly, not as many as you’d think. It’s no easy feat to bring a new idea to life, but the challenge quickly switches from “starting up” to designing a sustainable and profitable business. Bravo to those who have sprouted their startups, that’s half the battle. Now use these business edicts to nurture and grow your seedling into a lucrative and prosperous company.

Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) from OPEN Forum

In today’s entrepreneur-obsessed era, startups are growing like weeds in every industry. But how many of those new businesses develop into financially stable companies? Sadly, not as many as you’d think. It’s no easy feat to bring a new idea to life, but the challenge quickly switches from “starting up” to designing a sustainable and profitable business. Bravo to those who have sprouted their startups, that’s half the battle. Now use these business edicts to nurture and grow your seedling into a lucrative and prosperous company.

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Top 41 Tips from Game-Changing EntrepreneursIn The Startup Playbook, David Kidder writes about the fascinating startup stories—the good, the bad and the ugly—of 41 successful entrepreneurs and asks them to divulge lessons from the trenches. A few common themes emerged: 1) don’t fear failure (in fact, you should fail often); 2) focus on the big ideas rather than the to-do list; 3) always look forward and think ahead; and 4) develop a product that will improve lives and leave a positive impact on the world. Read here for our favorite pieces of advice from each entrepreneur profiled. (via Top 41 Tips from Game-Changing Entrepreneurs - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Top 41 Tips from Game-Changing Entrepreneurs

In The Startup Playbook, David Kidder writes about the fascinating startup stories—the good, the bad and the ugly—of 41 successful entrepreneurs and asks them to divulge lessons from the trenches. A few common themes emerged: 1) don’t fear failure (in fact, you should fail often); 2) focus on the big ideas rather than the to-do list; 3) always look forward and think ahead; and 4) develop a product that will improve lives and leave a positive impact on the world.

Read here for our favorite pieces of advice from each entrepreneur profiled.

(via Top 41 Tips from Game-Changing Entrepreneurs - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

nasdaq: This morning’s advice is courtesy of Robert LoCascio, founder and chief executive of LivePerson.  Check out all of LoCascio’s wisdom over at the New York Times’ Corner Office series, here.

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This morning’s advice is courtesy of Robert LoCascio, founder and chief executive of LivePerson.  Check out all of LoCascio’s wisdom over at the New York Times’ Corner Office series, here.

Richard Branson Shares Business and Life Lessons From His Mother 1. No Regrets2. Learn to Survive — Fast3. Put Others First4. Keep Your Feet on the Ground5. Every Day is a Fresh Chance to Achieve Something New (via Richard Branson Shares Business and Life Lessons From His Mother | Entrepreneur.com - Image source)
Richard Branson Shares Business and Life Lessons From His Mother

1. No Regrets
2. Learn to Survive — Fast
3. Put Others First
4. Keep Your Feet on the Ground
5. Every Day is a Fresh Chance to Achieve Something New

(via Richard Branson Shares Business and Life Lessons From His Mother | Entrepreneur.com - Image source)

Revolutionizing The Ice Cream Business: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

                  

Q: What has been your biggest success?  

A: When we were starting out, no one took us seriously, but when we opened our first store (in 2006), one of the best chefs in the city put us on his menu. I framed that and realized we were going to be okay.

Q: How do you compete with the Ben & Jerry’s and Häagen-Dazs’ of the world?

A: We engage people with the customer service in our stores. It is not just about them getting a cone and leaving; it is about hearing music that goes with the ice cream and creating an environment around flavor. We like to slow people down and tell them where ingredients came from. The memory of that experience lasts a long time.

Read more of Katie Morell’s Q&A with Jeni Britton Bauer on OPEN Forum.

9 Business Lessons From The Roadside Stand

That roadside stand in your community might never become a large corporation, but it offers valuable business advice.