Andrew Powell

January 25th, 2023

Eight Ways To Design An Effective Trial Period For A New Hire

Bringing on new hires to your team is always a gamble. While applications, resumes and interviews can help you make an educated decision about whether or not you think someone would be a good fit for your company, you never truly know until you hire them and they start working in their role. This is why a trial period can be a useful next step in the hiring process that can help you see how a candidate tackles real-life problems.

January 17th, 2023

11 Ways to Reward Hardworking Employees (and Encourage More Exemplary Behavior)

When an employee succeeds at work, leaders should make sure that employee feels recognized for their efforts. Rewarding your staff members for a job well done not only motivates them to continue to work hard, but it also inspires others to reach the same goal.

July 7th, 2022

Entrepreneurs Recommend Their Top Cold Calling Strategies (That Actually Work)

With so many forms of digital communication available, the traditional cold phone call may seem like a lesser form of gaining a sale or finding a business partnership. Some people may believe that cold calling will only lead to rejection—or worse, mid-call hang-ups. However, there are still ways to effectively cold call about prospective business transactions that will lead to success. 

July 4th, 2022

10 Reasons Why Candidates With High Emotional Intelligence Make Great Employees

June 20th, 2022

11 Tips to Attract Gen Z Professionals to Your Company

June 16th, 2022

10 Marketing Tactics to Generate Excitement for Your New App

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share marketing methods you can use to get potential customers interested in your new mobile app.

June 16th, 2022

8 Things to Do When You Get an Unexpected Motivational Boost

Motivation and energy don't always stick around for long, so it's good to know how to channel it for maximum productivity.

May 23rd, 2022

Managing Transition in the Workplace: 11 Tips for Supporting Employees

Every growing organization will experience role transitions at some point. Whether a project is changing hands, an employee is moving into a promotion, or you’re hiring someone to take on a new position, you will want the transitions to go smoothly.

May 19th, 2022

8 Practices Every Business Should Borrow From 5-Star Companies

Companies with a 5-star rating have earned their stellar reputation by delivering a superior product or service and following best practices for customer service.

May 19th, 2022

Eight Things You Can Do Right Now To Grow Your Side Hustle

Many aspiring entrepreneurs start their businesses as "side hustles" so they can keep a steady income from their day jobs while still working on what inspires them. Still, they may dream of the day when that side hustle can become their main hustle.

May 16th, 2022

12 Simple Ways Leaders Can Boost Positivity In The Workplace

A negative mindset can be poisonous in the workplace. It can lower morale, decrease productivity and spread to other members of the team, leading to toxic work culture.

May 12th, 2022

Nine Smart Strategies To Make Your Sales Pitch More Engaging

Love them or hate them, pitches are essential components of the sales process. But it's not enough to have a simple slide deck and a few talking points. Your sales team needs an engaging presentation that truly showcases the value of your company's product or service.

May 6th, 2022

Nine Traits You'll Need to Succeed as an Entrepreneur in the Tech Industry

April 27th, 2022

11 Ways To Ensure You're Always Bringing Value To Your Customers

With so many competing companies in today's marketplace, customers have countless options when it comes to patronizing a business. To influence their decision-making, customers look for companies that they believe will add value to their lives.  

April 15th, 2022

Building a Website? 11 Tips to Grab Users’ Attention.

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain how to merge your website's copy and design to create a more engaging user experience.

April 15th, 2022

Nine Entrepreneurs Share The Most Important Things They've Gained During Their Careers

Every successful entrepreneur has one special "something" that has made a unique, lasting contribution to their achievements, be it a former mentor, a previous role they held or an event that impacted their life. Our lived experiences help define who we are as individuals and hone our perspectives throughout life. As we advance as professionals, these experiences take shape as new traits, resources and accomplishments that help drive our ongoing maturity and achievement.

April 14th, 2022

10 Salary Negotiation Tips For Professionals Who Have Never Done It Before

Many employees are intimidated by salary negotiation, especially if they don’t have any prior experience with it. However, managers are more open to negotiation than you might think. In fact, 75% of managers expect to negotiate when making a job offer; however, workers often don’t take them up on the opportunity.

April 13th, 2022

8 Tips for Breaking Through a Creative Block

Overcoming a creative block can seem impossible at times, but with the right strategies, you can unlock more of your potential.

April 13th, 2022

11 Ways to Write an Attention-Grabbing Job Post

No matter what industry you're in, if you’re trying to hire in the current job market, chances are that you're up against some fierce competition. With so many companies to compete with, it's vital to find a way to stand out so that the best talent will want to join your team — and your job posting is the best place to start.