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10 Creative Immigrant Entrepreneurs You Should Watch
Immigrants are a powerful force for good, adding their different insights, cultures, talents, and innovations to whatever country they move to. These gifts often help to shape culture, create new opportunities, and solve problems that non-immigrants may not notice or...
Top 10 Mocktails to Boost Your Creativity
While some artists swear by alcohol to grease the wheels of their creativity, it isn’t always the right ingredient for your unique project or circumstance. Mocktails, on the other hand, can be a great way to boost creativity and get in the mood to make something...
The Secret of Master Photographers – Advanced Composition
It’s all too easy to look at a photograph and think, “I could take that!” Then, you get out there with your camera, point the lens, and click the shutter. You get home and pull up your picture in Adobe Lightroom or GIMP, and then it happens—there’s something off about...
Creative Problem-Solving for Entrepreneurs
Do you know the children’s rhyme called “Going on a Bear Hunt”? It’s a story that talks about encountering different obstacles and realizing that the way forward is blocked– the narrator “can’t go around it, can’t go under it,” and in the end, they realize they have...
Exploring Value-Based Pricing Models for Small Businesses
Pricing is a powerful tool for conveying value and driving conversions. Businesses must employ strong pricing strategies. For small businesses, value-based pricing models can be a compelling way to structure their pricing to prioritize consumer flexibility and help...
Managing Finances for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship can be a lot like being a parent: you dream big dreams for your company, but before it takes off, you’ll have to make a lot of financial decisions. For parents, questions like, “Do I really need a wipe warmer?” come to the forefront, but the...
Stay Motivated & Don’t Give Up!
Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurs keep going when the going gets tough? Here are some tips to stay motivated, no matter what. Entrepreneur Life is Not for the Faint of Heart Proponents of entrepreneurship sometimes paint it as a life of ease, especially on...
10 Most Creative Entrepreneurs in Latin America
Creativity is everywhere, and there’s no lack of it in Latin America, where so many forms of creative expression are welcome. (In case you’re wondering, this is a continuation of our entrepreneur series. We’ve already covered the most creative black entrepreneurs in...
What’s the Point of Being Humble
“I am resilient.” “I know my worth.” “I am successful.” “I am proud of myself.” “I am enough.” Everywhere you look today, there are positive affirmations. Reminders that we are amazing, capable people “made of stardust.” A little confidence can be a good thing. We...
Should You Hire for Personality?
Have you heard the term “personality hire” recently? And does your company specifically look for personality hires to add to the team? Let’s discuss the benefits, risks, and considerations for hiring based on personality. If you’ve never heard of personality hires,...
How to Set Yourself Apart Series: Account Planner
Account planners do a lot of the client-facing work that keeps agencies running. From day-to-day customer service to selling upgrades, many agency leaders know the value that a good account planner can provide. So, how can you show potential agency clients that you’re...