Kyle Goguen

March 24th, 2022

10 Characteristics You'll Want to Look for in an Early-Stage Hire

February 15th, 2022

10 Critical Business Mistakes That Might Sabotage Your Future Success

When you're starting a new business, it can be easy to get lost in the excitement. Instead of carefully planning next steps, you may end up taking shortcuts or rushing to advance, which can ultimately have a lasting negative impact.

February 14th, 2022

Should Businesses Follow A Four-Day Workweek? Entrepreneurs Weigh In

The idea of a four-day workweek isn't a new concept, but since the pandemic, whether or not this type of work model should be implemented has become a hot topic of debate in the professional world. Some say four-day workweeks make employees more productive, while others argue that, even if this is true, they can't spare their entire staff on a Friday.

January 13th, 2022

Eight Criteria You Should Evaluate New Hires On During A Trial Period

Even when candidates for a role have all the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in a position, they may not end up being the best fit for the job. For this reason, many employers choose to put new hires on a trial period before they decide whether or not to keep them on full time. 

November 3rd, 2021

Eight Key Steps For New Businesses Looking To Build A Social Media Following

When you start a new business, one of the first things you need to do is create your social media pages and start building an online presence. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of expecting to have thousands of followers the moment they set up their page only to get discouraged when they have a hard time getting recognition.

September 16th, 2021

Want A More Inclusive Work Culture? Try These 10 Simple Leadership Strategies

Employees want to feel valued, included and represented at work. Not only do they want to receive encouragement from supervisors and support from upper management, but they also want to be able to express themselves and their opinions freely with colleagues without fear of retribution.

September 9th, 2021

12 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO AFTER RECEIVING A BAD CUSTOMER REVIEW

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council discuss why doing these things could do more harm than good for your business.

July 1st, 2021

10 EFFECTIVE WAYS TO LEVERAGE TECH FOR ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best tech hacks for getting time back in your workweek.

June 28th, 2021

Not Naturally Charismatic? 13 Other Ways to Have a Positive Impact on Your Team

There are some business leaders who instantly light up a room when they walk into it. They have this charisma that draws people to them and makes others want to listen. However, if you don't feel like you have this type of personality naturally, you don't have to give up on being able to make a positive impact on others. With a few simple techniques, you can be a business leader whom others look up to and wish to be. 

June 24th, 2021

13 WAYS TO BUILD UP THE HYPE FOR YOUR NEW APP LAUNCH

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council share their best tips for marketing your newly launched mobile app.

June 14th, 2021

13 Tips to Increase Your Adaptability and Reduce Stress in Times of Change

Everyone experiences changes in their lives, whether big or small, and the stress that comes along with these changes can either hurt you or allow you to grow stronger. One of the best ways to manage this stress is to learn to be more adaptable.

June 14th, 2021

10 Signs You May Need to Turn Down a Potential Client

May 12th, 2021

Eight Ways Employers Can Set Their Introverted Employees Up For Success

While introversion should not be considered a negative trait, in the world of business, where so many daily tasks require people-to-people interaction, introverts can quickly find themselves drained of energy. Figuring out methods to cope with this issue isn’t always easy. Employers can help, however, by ensuring their work environment and duties are introvert-friendly.

May 12th, 2021

Need a Co-Founder for Your Business? Find Your Best Match by Looking for These Eight Traits

April 29th, 2021

14 STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SEO CONTENT THAT LASTS

Members of Young Entrepreneur Council explain how to craft SEO content that will withstand trends.

April 5th, 2021

12 Steps to Surrounding Yourself With Positive People

Whether you’re a business leader or just someone trying to improve their life, surrounding yourself with positive people can be an important part of personal development. Aside from offering support when you most need it, positive people can also challenge you to grow and evolve as an individual, all while giving you the confidence you need to take action.

March 29th, 2021

Eight Ways Startups Can Boost Their PR Efforts

Public relations can be a delicate balancing act. If your business does PR right, it could skyrocket in popularity overnight. If, however, you run afoul of public opinion, you may find your company falls as fast as it grew.

March 23rd, 2021

Lost Your Job? How To Discuss Getting Fired With A Potential New Employer

Many professionals have been fired from positions in the past. Getting fired from a job can be embarrassing and anxiety-inducing, especially when you have to explain the reason why you were let go to a potential new employer.

February 9th, 2021

Not Enough Hours In The Day? 10 Simple Ways Entrepreneurs Can Better Prioritize Their Time

When you're a busy entrepreneur, there never seems to be enough time in a day. You likely have long lists of tasks that require your full attention, but little time to sit down and focus on them. This can be overwhelming and, in turn, send your productivity levels into a slump.

April 1st, 2020

Help High-Performing Employees Get Back In Gear: Eight Actionable Steps

If prompted, there's at least one employee that business owners can point to definitively and state that they are one of the most high-performing hires at the company. However, these high-performing employees sometimes go through issues that can put them off their game. For the company, this can impact performance and efficiency.

December 17th, 2019

Eight Tech Hacks For Smarter And Easier Work Management

Technological advancement offers us lots of tools that can make our lives easier as entrepreneurs. Mass communication, social media and the ability to connect are hallmarks of the 21st century. Even daily work is a lot simpler, thanks to products such as Slack or Github, which allow remote management of teams. More than anything else, constant connectivity ensures that everyone within the business can be "in the know" at all points in time.

October 10th, 2019

How And Why Leaders Should Ask Instead Of Tell

The best leaders approach communication in a counterintuitive way. 

September 10th, 2019

How to Encourage Personal and Professional Development in the Workplace

Showing your team members that you care about them as people, not just as employees.

July 1st, 2019

Three Ways To Evaluate Your Leadership Performance

Good leaders are open to feedback not only from those they work under, but also from those they lead.

May 10th, 2019

How To Develop And Model Influence To Further Your Team's Success

Invest in your team and be vulnerable rather than above it all.

September 25th, 2017

How A Mascot Can Help You Build And Develop Your Brand

Building trust can be difficult in an online market, but having a friendly mascot as your brand representative can help your customers better connect to your business.