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Whether you realize it or not, it's not only in your smartphones, laptops and cars, it's everywhere. While it might sound scary, AI can improve your business in more ways than one.
Slide out of bed. Hobble to the bathroom. Brush your teeth. Start the coffee maker. Does this sound anything like your morning? Some start their morning with a cup of coffee, others 2-mile run or an extra tap of the snooze button. Whatever your schedule may be, this emphasis on structure only in the morning interrupts your productivity. The problem with morning routines is their inability for flexibility. With a set schedule and routine allocated to each morning, conflict will arise. Every morning involves a new email from a client, a crisis in the workplace or an emergency that needs your presence. Your morning routine must be flexible to change for the needs of your business and its clients. In order to be best prepared and productive in the morning, here are a few tips to upgrade your routine.
Whether you’re the CEO of a 50-year-old business or an entrepreneur just starting out, creating a well-crafted vision statement can be a daunting task. A company vision statement reveals what an organization hopes to be and achieve in the long run. In simple terms, it harnesses the company’s purpose in one impactful statement. In addition to serving as a roadmap for the company, it provides a concrete way for employees to understand the meaning and purpose of your business. Research shows that employees who find their company’s vision to be relatable and meaningful have engagement levels of 68%. The more engaged employees are, the more productive and effective they become. Here are some tips on how to keep employees engaged with your company vision.
In this digital age, it has become incredibly important to ensure that your personal and professional data is secure. All too frequently, we hear horror stories of data breaches at major companies and institutions. Consumers shy away from these exploited companies in fear that they may be exploited again. For example, Facebook’s data breach resulted in extensive release of personal information for over 50 million accounts from their Amazon cloud storage system. As a result of this breach, Facebook’s stocks fell, and they saw a significant fall in profits — don’t let the same happen to you. Data breaches occur as a result of malware and cyber security breaches in your network.
When you walk into the office each day, are you overwhelmed with the countless tasks you have to complete? Better yet, is your workflow often interrupted with another task? If so, you’re not alone. One of the main challenges of operating a small business is accomplishing the necessary tasks with a small team. With so many tasks required to keep a small business afloat, it’s no secret that multitasking is crucial to your business’ success. Having a small team doesn’t have to be chaotic. Follow these simple tricks to multitask with efficiency while keeping your team calm and happy.
People often use the word “millennial” to describe the younger, digitally-savvy generation, but Gen Z and millennials are two distinct groups. Millennials are the generation born between 1980-1995, meaning in 2020 most millennials will be in the 25-40 age range. For comparison, Gen Z will be between 5-24 in age in 2020. Gen Z and millennials are similar in some ways, but they differ in more ways than they’re related. Specifically, Gen Z is different in the ways they shop, interact with brands and view money. While Gen Z and millennials both seek authenticity, Gen Z takes authenticity to a whole new level. This generation demands transparency and value-driven companies. Studies show that Gen Z is more moved by attainable and not overly-polished imagery. With this in mind, make sure you have a clear brand vision and represent your brand accurately. If you cut corners to appear more favorable, Gen Z will notice. Generally speaking, Gen Z is more pragmatic while millennials are more idealistic. Millennials are a more optimistic generation who are criticized for being
Getting promoted takes more than just doing your job well. Employees that get promoted are dedicated, go above and beyond in their roles and show that they're ready to take on more responsibility. Make these seven habits part of your work routine to open the door to more opportunities to grow professionally.
You’ve probably had Facebook for years and been posting ever since your first day on the social media site. However, what you may not know is the impact Facebook can have on your career and reputation. According to CareerBuilder, 70% of employers use social media when screening a candidate — that includes Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook at 23 while attending Harvard University. In just 24 hours, 1,200 Harvard students had signed up to join the social-networking website. Soon enough, Facebook expanded to universities across the nation and eventually to everyone — the site reported an average of 2.38 billion daily active users as of March 31, 2019. While it would take hours to do an in-depth tutorial, there are some basics we recommend everyone should know when diving into the Facebook abyss. When it comes to family, friends, and even employers, the below tips may just make or break your online (and real life) reputation.
Can you think of a time you received praise and didn’t enjoy it — probably not. That’s because humans naturally love being praised. It’s no secret that it feels great to have our efforts acknowledged and the confidence boost doesn’t hurt either. But, studies show that praise could actually be hurting us more than it helps. Follow the below tips to rethink and reprogram the way you receive praise.
What would happen if a hacker decided to launch a cyber attack against your business? Would they be successful? Would your company information be safe? Are you confident in the security you have in place? While you might think cyber security is just a concern for large businesses, small businesses are more at risk and susceptible to cyber crime. In fact, 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. If you’re a small business owner, you can’t ignore these statistics. Many believe their business is too small to deal with cyber security issues, but hackers target small businesses, too. Your business might not be as big as Starbucks, but you have something hackers want — employee and customer payment information. Here are some ways to take control of your business’ information and fight off hackers.
