Marjorie Adams

December 21st, 2022

How To Use Data To Drive Business Forward In The New Year

Data can tell a business owner a lot about the decisions they should be making or the paths they should be following if they want to grow their business. However, with so many metrics to keep track of and so many variables at play at all times, understanding exactly what data to collect and what to do with it can be confusing, especially for new or inexperienced entrepreneurs. 

December 19th, 2022

Team Too Big for Regular One-on-Ones? Try These 11 Communication Strategies Instead

When your company starts to grow steadily, it can become nearly impossible for you as a leader to find time to meet with staff individually on a regular basis. Instead, consider alternative communication strategies to save time while ensuring you and your team stay on the same page.

September 21st, 2022

Nine Ways Leaders Can Help Their Employees Feel Like Themselves At Work

Researcher, author and speaker Brené Brown once said, “Daring leaders work to make sure people can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging.” When employees have the freedom to let their personalities shine and foster a connection to the company and their peers, what often follows is a strong sense of team loyalty and passion for their work.

September 13th, 2022

Five Ways to Stay Grounded and Avoid Becoming a CEO Stereotype

What does it take to show up as the kind of CEO you’d like to be perceived as?

September 6th, 2022

15 Tasks to Always Keep on Your Daily To-Do List as a New Entrepreneur

August 26th, 2022

The Toughest Questions These Entrepreneurs Were Asked By Potential Hires (And How They Responded)

When it comes to job interviews, many employers are focused on the questions they’ll be asking each candidate and the best way to phrase those questions in order to get the information they need to make a quality decision. However, what many employers may not prepare for are the difficult questions they’ll be asked by the candidates and how they should go about answering them while still shining a positive light on their company.

August 26th, 2022

Hiring Gen Z Professionals? Eight Ways To Bring Out The Best In Them

Of the many duties of a leader, perhaps one of the most important is bringing out the best in their team members. Understanding their needs, strengths and weaknesses and giving them opportunities to shine can help you set them up to succeed in any endeavor they take on. This is especially true as Gen Z professionals enter the workforce with their own perspectives and challenges to overcome. 

August 25th, 2022

10 Common Pain Points Of Building A Company Culture (And How To Address Them)

A company’s culture—or its shared values, behaviors, goals and beliefs—can be one of the most difficult aspects of business for an entrepreneur to build. It involves bringing together employees from different backgrounds, with different experiences and with differing goals, and determining commonalities and a unified vision that everyone can agree on and strive toward. Naturally, this process can involve a few bumps along the way.

August 24th, 2022

Empower Your Employees To Do Their Best Work With These Seven Tips

When you hire great talent, you do so with the hope that they will be effective and productive in their work, overcoming challenges and meeting and exceeding goals. But even the best employee can’t accomplish much if they aren’t given the opportunities or the tools to do so. As a leader, you can help empower your staff to do their best work—but first, you’ll have to figure out how.

July 1st, 2022

Eight Tips For Transitioning Away From A Transaction-First Sales Mentality

With quotas to reach and profits to gain, it can be easy for a sales team to zero in on a "transaction now" mentality regarding consumer relationships. While this mentality makes for quick sales and easy wins, it can leave customers with a bad taste in their mouths.

April 18th, 2022

Toddlers, Time And Taboo Talks: Tech Truths For Working Parents

As a working mom, technology has allowed me to tap into some important truths.

March 30th, 2022

Is a Business Opportunity Right For You? 12 Factors to Consider

March 29th, 2022

Eight Signs It's Time To Pivot Your Product Idea

Millions of people have fresh ideas for new products every year, but not all of them do well in the market. In fact, only a small percentage of entrepreneurs with new product ideas become successful with them—and sometimes that success comes after pivoting from their original idea. 

March 14th, 2022

Eight Elements Every Manager Onboarding Process Needs To Be Successful

Helping employees understand and acclimate to your company’s culture is a critical part of any new hire onboarding process. But when it comes to onboarding new managers, there are additional considerations to keep in mind. 

February 3rd, 2022

Eight Meaningful Ways To Show Your Employees Appreciation On Any Occasion

Many studies show that demonstrating employee appreciation boosts morale and promotes loyalty. However, with so much "busyness" in a typical day-to-day work environment, it can be difficult to remember to slow down and show that appreciation.

January 14th, 2022

Seven Ways To Hire The Right People For Your Business (Even In A Tight Labor Market)

No matter what industry you're in or how tumultuous the market is, hiring the right people for your business is crucial for its success. The right fit needs to have the experience and expertise to perform tasks properly, but more importantly, their personality and values should align with those of the company. Hiring the wrong person to fill a position can cost your business time and revenue.

December 21st, 2021

8 Ways to Invest in Employee Training and Boost Retention

Investing in employee training and development is a great retention tool to ensure continued growth within your company.

December 14th, 2021

Five Ways To Run Your Business On Data Instead Of Emotions

When the stakes are as high as the direction and future of your business, it’s important to have more than emotion driving your decision-making.

December 13th, 2021

Want To Build A Career That Will Make A Difference? Follow These Eight Strategies

In a world wrought with societal and environmental issues, both millennials and Gen Z strive to ensure their work serves the greater good, whatever that may mean to them. Finding purpose in their work is an attractive goal for both generations, and it’s one many of them are unwilling to compromise on.

December 9th, 2021

How to Retain That 'Small Business' Feel as Your Company Grows

Some of the best parts about having a small business are the benefits that it brings to employees: more equity, a hand in the decision-making process and smaller teams, just to name a few. Although the successful growth of your business is something to celebrate, day-one employees may eventually come to miss the small business feeling that they signed on for.

December 8th, 2021

11 Common Work Habits That Might Be Sabotaging Your Productivity And Focus

We live in a world of constant distractions and interruptions. While it's easy to blame these external factors for our lack of focus, it's often our own reactions to and bad habits around those distractions that are truly sabotaging us.

December 6th, 2021

Nine Entrepreneurs Share What They're Most Thankful For In Their Careers

In every career, there are things to be thankful for—things like meaningful moments with co-workers, the opportunity to learn and personal growth that can put the challenges and difficulties in perspective and help you find a renewed sense of purpose at work.

December 3rd, 2021

Nine Clear Signs Your New Business Is Likely To Succeed

When starting their businesses, a major concern for entrepreneurs is whether or not their company will succeed. This can hinder them from taking chances, expanding or starting a company altogether.

November 12th, 2021

B2C Businesses: 8 Things to Reflect on in Q4 to Help You Improve Next Year

November 2nd, 2021

Nine Ways Leaders Can Encourage Their Teams To Have An 'Ownership Mindset'

Part of creating a successful team is getting them to buy in on your company’s mission, vision and goals. Those employees who do this are likely to develop an “ownership mindset” in which they feel that they have ownership over their responsibilities and outcomes and are more willing to do what is necessary to accomplish tasks.

October 18th, 2021

10 Clear Signs You May Need To Hire A Consultant To Help Your Business

As a new business owner, it's wise to work with someone who has been in your shoes and possesses the experience to help you navigate any uncertainty you might face. Launching and running a successful business requires time, energy and seasoned insight. However, many budding entrepreneurs tend to shy away from spending money on a consultant.

October 13th, 2021

Nine Steps Every Entrepreneur Can Take To Scale Up Their E-Commerce Business

In the first half of 2021, the e-commerce industry hit $408.51 billion, which is up nearly 22% from the previous year. With so much room for growth and a promising future in a digital-first world, e-commerce continually attracts entrepreneurs and their business ideas. Before launching a new venture, however, it's important to have the right strategy in place. 

September 7th, 2021

13 Signs It's Time to Expand Your Business Operations

One of the most significant milestones for any business is the day it reaches a point of expansion. While every business owner looks forward to the day they can grow their business, it's important not to be hasty in doing so. A successful business expansion depends on a number of factors and needs to be carried out at the right time. To help you understand when the time is right for you to expand your business operations, 13 experts from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answer the following question:

August 20th, 2021

10 Factors to Consider Before Finalizing Your Retail Store Design

There's a lot of planning that goes into designing the look of a retail store. While you definitely want to add style elements that are expressive of your brand, you also need to consider your target customers. A well-designed store will not only attract more customers, but can also lead to higher sales. To help you figure out the most important aspects to consider when designing your retail store, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) answered the following question:

August 17th, 2021

Nine Entrepreneurs Share The Biggest Hiring Challenges They've Ever Faced

The process of hiring new employees can be both rewarding and difficult. Hiring managers or HR representatives need to make sure each candidate not only fits into the company culture and values, but also can do the job successfully.

August 16th, 2021

10 Clear Signs You Might Not Be Cut Out For Entrepreneurship

Every aspiring entrepreneur starts out with a great idea. Some people turn this idea into a side hustle and sell a small amount of their product or service, while others succeed at expanding their businesses quickly and widely. However, many quickly discover that running and growing a business is hard work and may struggle to sustain their fledgling startup.

July 22nd, 2021

Eight Ways Leaders Can Step Out Of Their Comfort Zone

As a business leader, you may already possess ideal traits, such as assertiveness, adaptability and conscientiousness. But perhaps you've noticed that you're lacking in other areas in which you could become a better leader. The first step is to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.

June 2nd, 2021

Eight Lifestyle Hacks To Staying Happy And Fulfilled As An Entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of time, effort and resources, and all that work can sometimes be a major drain on your energy and your happiness. While the overall achievement of being an entrepreneur is fulfilling enough to many, sometimes it can be difficult to look at the big picture when feeling stressed by day-to-day problems.

May 28th, 2021

11 Traits You’ll Need if You Want to Succeed as an Entrepreneur

April 30th, 2021

Eight Common Ethical Dilemmas Business Owners Face (And How To Overcome Them)

Ethical dilemmas are commonplace in society, but when a business experiences one, the impact (and potential fallout) can have a wide reach.

April 26th, 2021

Why "The Customer Is Always Right" Is Actually Wrong

Not all customers are the right fit for your company, and that's OK.

April 1st, 2021

Seven Ways To Promote Effective Cross-Departmental Communication

When you're running an organization, communication breakdowns can lead to severe efficiency and productivity problems. While smaller teams may be able to quickly deal with the difficulties of communication inefficiency, this problem becomes harder to solve as the business grows and evolves.

March 22nd, 2021

10 Entrepreneur-Recommended Bookkeeping Tools For Small Businesses

Bookkeeping is a tedious but necessary process for all businesses. But for small businesses with limited resources, streamlining the process becomes of even greater importance. One way to do this is to invest in a reputable accounting software or tool that keeps you organized and on track.

March 15th, 2021

3 Ways to Keep Your Best Talent From Walking Out

At the end of the day, your company’s impact matters to your employees.

February 8th, 2021

Eight Nonnegotiable Traits You Should Be Looking For In Potential Hires

Your employees’ personalities and work ethics have a direct impact on how effective and efficient you and your company are at getting anything done. Because of this, putting together a well-functioning team isn’t always straightforward. For an entrepreneur who needs to have team members they can count on, a few personality traits stand out as necessary.

January 8th, 2021

Nine Steps Leaders Can Take To Make The Most Of The Growing Remote Workforce

Last year's challenges were too many to count, but one of the most ever-present ones was the shift to an online workforce. Remote workers are nothing new—they've been around for at least a decade in some form or another. However, they've been mostly contractors and freelancers, not full-time employees.

January 5th, 2021

Managing Remote Employees: Miles Apart, Yet A Cohesive Group

The issue isn’t trusting remote employees to do their work. The issue is empowering staff with the tools, technology and management they need to validate their work and trust in themselves.

January 4th, 2021

STRUGGLING TO DELEGATE? 13 TIPS FOR THE HANDS-ON CEO

Members of Young Entrepreneur explain how hands-on CEOs can get more comfortable with delegation.

November 12th, 2020

10 Common Cash Flow Mistakes You Might Make As A New Entrepreneur

Cash flow --  the amount of money that comes in and goes out of a business -- is often a concern for many new companies. Generating a healthy cash flow requires careful planning and a commitment to a strong operational strategy. However, a lack of experience in cash flow management as a new entrepreneur can put you at a disadvantage.

October 8th, 2020

Four Considerations When Passing The Family Business To The Next Generation

Not all the obstacles to family succession are unsolvable. A little positive thinking can go a long way toward easing the next generation’s leadership of any family company.

September 4th, 2020

Nine Effective Ways To Mediate Workplace Conflict

Disagreements and conflicts are inevitable in the workplace. As a leader, it’s your job to mediate any issues between workers so your company culture remains positive and productive. However, this is often easier said than done: It takes a truly empathetic and effective leader to listen to each side and help both parties come to a mutually-beneficial solution.

August 31st, 2020

15 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Developing Your Company Mission

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.

August 17th, 2016

How Business Owners Can Better Speak The Language of Management

The simple act of being a good listener can improve your management capabilities tenfold.

May 19th, 2016

Five Tips For Sharing Life-Changing News With Your Employees

Transparency is key -- not just about your news, but about how you plan to steer the company forward.

May 9th, 2016

How To Plan Now For Next Year's Tax Filing

Smart business owners will get a head start a full year in advance.

November 10th, 2015

The CEO Emotion Dilemma: When (And Why) To Share Feelings With Your Team

Showing your strength as a business owner doesn't mean maintaining a poker face at all times.

October 13th, 2015

How Much Does It Really Cost You To Get A New Customer?

Knowing how much you're spending on acquiring customers is critical, and yet many business owners don't know where to start.

July 7th, 2015

To Help Your Clients Most, You Need To Be One Part Expert, One Part Therapist

To really help your clients, lose the salesperson approach and treat each problem with the eye of a therapist.

November 12th, 2014

How to Manage, Hire and Grow an All-Remote Staff

After Marjorie Adams started losing staff and dealing with unhappy clients, she decided to take a more holistic approach to remote teamwork.

April 22nd, 2014

Three Ways To Build Customer Trust

Truly great businesses have one thing in common: they cultivate customer trust, every step of the way.