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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.

3 Lessons From Seducing Strangers
Josh Weltman has been an advertising creative director for more than 25 years. He was also the co-producer for Mad Men. In the Foreword from John Hamm, (Don Draper) he said Weltman was "the unsung hero of Mad Men."
By Jack D.9 years ago in Journal
How to Outline Your Startup Business Model With Lean Canvas
Startups fall under that branch of business that, if successful, bring the biggest money. Their world is cruel and ruthless. 50% of all new businesses fail within five years because of bad management and inability to follow through on ideas or investments. Even if your idea is stunning, fresh and extremely original, there’s no guarantee that you will make a fortune with it; a great idea is only one part, though a significant one, of a startup's development. Aside from a brilliant idea, your startup has to be well planned: in this case, your chances of thriving grow significantly. Having realized that, Ash Maurya, a successful entrepreneur, came up with the concept of Leanstack, a collection of resources and tools that includes Lean Canvas, a kind of business modeling tool adapted especially for startups that has since been utilized in startup projects all over the world. Lean Canvas allows businesses to create streamlined, 1-page business models comprised of separate 'blocks' that help to outline the project, notice its pros and cons and analyze any potential future risks.
By Arpin Gajjar9 years ago in Journal
How Neil Patel Started SEO with Doing it and Not Learning
Search Engine Optimization or SEO - this is the primary weapon that you should be carrying to fight the battle of getting your website one of the top ranks on Google Search Engine Pages.
By Arpin Gajjar9 years ago in Journal
Run Your Own Newspaper (Part 4)
Having gotten my hands on the paper, now came the question – what do I fill it with? As you probably already know I took over the paper, so regular contributors were already in place. But I am the editor, I have to have a voice. The first thing that struck me when I started to think about content was… politics. There were two reasons for this:
By Robert Bayley9 years ago in Journal
The Ultimate Guide To eBay Optimization
If you’re an eCommerce seller, you’ve likely considered selling on eBay—if you don’t already. According to Statista, eBay ended 2016 with upwards of 167 million active buyers, and the gross merchandise volume in “Home & Garden” alone was $11.8 million.
By Seller's Choice9 years ago in Journal
3 Ingredients To Accessing Creative Genius
This is your core genius. It is your original brand of brilliance. For instance, some people are excellent at interpersonal relating. As a result, they attract top-talent into their organization and gain buy-in for projects extremely quickly.
By Mike Slavin9 years ago in Journal
How to Earn Money From Reading
How is such a thing possible, you ask? Buckle up for one informational ride of a lifetime. It’s no secret that everyday more and more people utilize the internet to earn money. It’s also no secret that most people read books, and now more than ever, people like you are earning thousands of dollars a month, every month, by performing little to no work.
By Aaron Dennis9 years ago in Journal
How to Make Money Freelance Writing
(This content was originally published on Why Are You Still Working?) So, you want to make money freelance writing? Greedy savages! Well, me, too. So here's what I recommend...
By Matt Cates9 years ago in Journal
Essential Business Based TED Talks
Everyone in the business world needs to pay attention to TED Talks. This website provides a host of insightful videos offering academic lectures on various topics in an understandable package. Each video presents incredible statistics, arguments, and studies to better the business savvy of every human being who watches it. Collected here are some incredible TED Talks for any business person looking to better the workplace environment and best advance their bottom line.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Journal
How To Win Amazon’s Buy Box - Top Tips & Secrets
The Buy Box: the lifeblood of your Amazon shop. This paramount “buy box” can make or break your sales and profitability. So, you’ve optimized your Amazon listings using our top 8 “SAO techniques,” but still your products seem to be dragging behind your competitors. The reason for this? You’re probably losing the Buy Box.
By Seller's Choice9 years ago in Journal
The Introductory Guide to Online Marketplace & E-Commerce Platform Selling - Part 1
If you’re building a home goods or lifestyle e-business, the multitude of online platforms can be overwhelming. How do you know which platform will best reach your target audience and have the highest success rate?
By Seller's Choice9 years ago in Journal
IoT: Unlocking New Business Opportunities
Creating smart, connected products is the pathway to unlocking new business opportunities. The Internet of Things (IoT) explosion makes one wonder if all and each connected product will maintain its position on the market after a year of its launch. So, what's in an IoT product?
By Susan Fourtané 9 years ago in Journal