Based on an annual survey from the American Psychological Association (APA), 60 percent of people in the United States consider their job a major source of stress. In fact, job stress ranked higher than the economy, family responsibilities and even personal health concerns. Other studies report similar findings: A quarter of surveyed employees view their job as […]
Cultivating a Robust Organization: 5 Stages of the Innovation Process
September 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Most business leaders recognize the value of innovation. In a study from consulting firm Accenture, 93 percent of executives surveyed said that their organization’s long-term success depends on developing new ideas. However, only 18 percent of leaders believed their company’s innovation efforts delivered a competitive advantage, despite an increase in business investments for innovation. Why […]
3 Business Plan Writing Apps Reviewed
September 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment
If you want any type of potential investor to take you seriously, then you must have a great business plan. It is also a well-known fact that creating a business plan can be a daunting task filled with lots of specific terminology and confusing numbers. However, the process can be broken down into several smaller […]
How to Make Money and Have a Little Fun
September 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The world is a very competitive place now. There are very few jobs in the world that you can actually enjoy doing. Few people enjoy the idea of going to a boring office every day for the rest of their lives. The problem is that most people just have to, because one needs to survive. […]
Top 10 Trends to Watch in Franchising
September 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Written by Dan Monaghan. Today there are millions of franchise businesses in over 300 business categories, so there literally is a business to suit every interest and niche. According to the 2015 Franchise Business Economic Outlook report, franchising as a whole will continue to thrive. It’s no surprise as people are increasingly finding their own opportunities […]
