Andrew Munro

April 27th, 2023

10 Creative Ways to Attract More Customers to Your Brick-and-Mortar Store

In the age of e-commerce, brick-and-mortar businesses face increased pressure to remain relevant and competitive. However, these businesses also have the unique advantage of being able to provide customers with an immersive in-store experience that cannot be replicated online.

April 24th, 2023

12 Ways Small Businesses Can Demonstrate Their Commitment to Data Privacy

In today's digital age, data privacy has become a top priority for individuals and businesses alike. Small businesses in particular need to ensure that they are taking the necessary steps to protect their customers' personal information. By doing so, they not only comply with data protection regulations but also build trust and loyalty with their customer base.

April 19th, 2023

9 Marketing Misconceptions You May Have As a New Professional

The field of marketing is a broad one, encapsulating nearly every aspect of promoting a product or service. It's also an industry that continues to evolve rapidly, particularly in the era of digital and content marketing.

April 18th, 2023

Three Ways To Expand Your Business Outside Your Core Industry

With a little bit of planning and some smart marketing strategies, you can easily step beyond your core industry and set foot in a market that you haven’t previously explored.

April 4th, 2023

13 Management Lessons These Entrepreneurs Learned From the Best Bosses They Ever Had

March 21st, 2023

12 Characteristics to Look for in Early-Stage Hires

March 7th, 2023

10 Important Steps to Develop an Effective Targeted Hiring Program

March 3rd, 2023

Eight Ways To Use TikTok To Increase Transparency With Your Customers

For businesses, TikTok is a platform with potential beyond participating in the latest dance craze or humorous trend. With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is full of potential customers for your brand, and its easy-to-use video-sharing capabilities make it the perfect platform for increasing transparency with your followers and building the trust necessary to attract new consumers. But how should you get started?

March 2nd, 2023

Grow Your Email List With These 10 Creative Tactics

Email is a core component of many companies' marketing strategies, and its success depends on how effectively you can grow and maintain your subscriber list. The more people who opt in to receive your business's newsletters and marketing messages, the greater the number of potential leads you're reaching every time you send a campaign.

February 27th, 2023

10 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its SaaS Vendor

As your business grows, it's important to regularly assess whether your current software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendor is meeting your needs. Some factors you can evaluate periodically are whether the vendor is able to scale with your business, provide necessary features and offer the level of support that you require — and if the answer is “no,” it may be time to move on to a new provider.

February 21st, 2023

12 Steps to Take After Receiving Negative Feedback About Your Company Culture

A healthy company culture is critical for fostering employee engagement, productivity and overall success. However, creating a positive culture is easier said than done, and even the best efforts can fall short.

February 21st, 2023

Nine Ways To Get Your Customers Involved With Your Company's DEI Efforts

For brands that are trying to better their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, there’s no better partner to help you than your own customers. Often a diverse group themselves, your customers are a valuable resource to help you learn what they’d like to see from your company, what you can do to ensure their happiness and how you might improve your initiatives moving forward. 

February 7th, 2023

How to Beat Procrastination and Power Through a Tedious Task

February 7th, 2023

Top Job Perks Candidates Will Look for This Year (and How to Accommodate Them)

February 6th, 2023

10 Ways Leaders Can Build Stronger Tech Teams

For many modern businesses, tech teams are the backbone of operations. Business leaders can support their IT staff in many different ways, from allocating an adequate IT budget to recognizing and acknowledging tech employees. Here, 10 Young Entrepreneur Council members share ways to set up your tech department for success.

February 3rd, 2023

Eight Steps An Entrepreneur Can Take To Start Repairing Their Personal Brand

Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, and entrepreneurs are no exception. With so many  pressures and responsibilities that affect not only themselves, but also their employees and customers, it’s almost inevitable that an entrepreneur will occasionally make a bad decision. However, sometimes big mistakes can lead to big consequences that can tarnish the entrepreneur’s reputation.

February 2nd, 2023

Nine Factors To Consider Before Upgrading Or Replacing Your Business Equipment

When it comes time to upgrade or replace your business's equipment—such as computers, vehicles, tools or anything else your team may use to get the job done—it would be quicker and far simpler to merely purchase the newest model or renew your subscription without much thought. However, to truly ensure you’re getting the best return on investment in terms of cost and team productivity, careful research and reflection is necessary.

January 19th, 2023

10 Entrepreneurs Weigh In On The Business Icons Who Have Inspired Them The Most

Many professionals look up to entrepreneurs for their determination, perseverance and freedom to have more control over their day-to-day lives. But even entrepreneurs have role models they look up to. Whether they’re other highly successful entrepreneurs, billionaires or simply inspirational people, the world is full of those with amazing stories who serve as inspiration for today’s business leaders.

January 11th, 2023

Nine Tips To Help Introverted Entrepreneurs Tackle PR Confidently And Successfully

For an introverted or shy entrepreneur, public relations may not be a favorite activity—but it's a necessary one. Without good PR, you can’t get a positive message out about your company or connect effectively with potential stakeholders, both of which are vital to growing your business. 

January 9th, 2023

Starting a Business This Year? 11 Promising Industries to Consider

December 15th, 2022

10 Ways to Motivate Your Employees During the Winter Season

December 7th, 2022

Family And Friends Investing In Your Business? Nine Tips To Keep Things Cordial

Making your investors happy can always be a tricky task, but the situation can grow even more complex when your investors are your friends and family. Those new to entrepreneurship may not have the experience or opportunities necessary to seek out investments from traditional investors, which means they may turn to their loved ones to help them fund their dreams. While this is certainly a viable solution, it’s not without its risks to your relationships.