While networking isn't everyone's idea of fun, in this day and age it's a necessary skill if you're wanting to build contacts and advance in your field. There is great value in improving and honing your networking skills and you have the opportunity to do this every time you meet or are introduced to somebody. Becoming a better networker is one way to find more success in your life and here are some ways to do it. Network With Your Current Contacts Networking isn't always about forming new relat...
According to Marketing Schools , influencer marketing is when you market your products and services to people who have sway or influence over the things other people buy. With influencer marketing, the focus is placed on influential people instead of the target market. When you employ this strategy, it's your goal to identify the people who have influence over buyers and then organize your marketing strategy around them. So, does this mean that influencers are only famous people? No, not necessa...
Today's digital world gives access to a broad range of services and products all through a simple command to a smartphone, watch or appliance. In addition, for businesses, digital technologies also streamline operations, increase the productivity of global resources and increase profitability. The downside of digital transformation is often employment uncertainty. Studies by Forrester, MIT and others show that 20-35% of today's jobs will be eliminated by automation and technological innovation w...
Whether you're in a meeting, or you meet a potential investor at a dinner party, you'll be better off if you have a prepared elevator speech for your startup. This helps you say what you really need to say without having to think about it or even worse, leaving something out. Let's look at how to craft an elevator speech for investors . What is an Elevator Speech? Sometimes called an elevator pitch, this speech is a short overview of your business, products, and services. You may use it in busin...
By 2020, half of the current Global 100 companies will be marginalized by new or more nimble competitors according to IDC. For business leaders, the question is no longer whether to transform their business to succeed in the digital world but how to adapt, develop new revenue streams and delight global customers. For companies with large customer, employee and revenue bases, changing the business model, organizational structures and processes can be daunting. However, now is the best time to g...
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, How to build a positive company cultureCompany culture plays an important part in the success of any business. A strong company culture is one of the best ways to attract and retain the best employees. And with recruitment websites and 'best place to work' surveys giving employees, both past and present, an opportunity to rate their employers, poor company cultures have nowhere to hide. In this article, Alan Kohll explores the numerous benefits of a positive company culture and the factors that contribute to creating a positive compa...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream. -
Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, The simple question that can make or break a startupResearch shows the number one reason new businesses fail is because they're selling a product no one wants. You may have a great idea, the necessary expertise and all the resources you need to build a successful company, but if you're not satisfying a market need your business isn't going to survive. The key question is how to test your ideas and establish customer demand before launching a new business or product. Here, Kyle Young shares three strategies you can use to identify the ideas most l...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, Innovative start-ups urged to enter WeWork Creator AwardsInnovative entrepreneurs, startups, non-profit organizations, and performance artists are invited to apply for the London WeWork Creator Awards. Co-working company WeWork launched the Creator Awards to reward innovation in any industry with prizes worth up to $360,000. Successful entries for the UK competition will be selected to pitch live on stage at the London event on October 25 in front of a panel of judges. And finalists from the London event will be invited to pitch for a second time at t...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, 10 questions you can expect to hear in your U.K. entrepreneur visa interviewWhen the U.K. government launches its new startup immigration visa next year—making the process faster and easier—the volume of applications is likely to increase. If you want to beat the rush by applying for the current Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa however, you need to be prepared for a stringent assessment procedure. And the most challenging part is an interview that seeks to ensure your application is valid and legitimate. To give you an idea of what to expect, Luna Williams explores here th...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, 7 steps to becoming a thought leader in your industryThought leadership takes your content marketing to a new level. It differentiates your brand from the competition, elevates your status and solidifies your credibility as an expert in your field. And it attracts the kind of attention that generates new business leads. While there are tremendous benefits, it's important to understand what the term thought leader really means and how to use thought leadership content to extend your influence. With that in mind, John Hall shares here the ...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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