Business

A manager friend often says, “I can’t solve a problem if I don’t know about it.” That’s his way of encouraging colleagues to inform him of issues as they arise.

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Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.

Everything slows down as the summer months approach. People take vacations, offices close early in the day and everyone moves at a more leisurely pace … but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer.

Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:

Gone are the days of automatically handing out plastic bottles of water at work. More companies are keeping the environment in mind, and gaining respect while doing it, by offering sustainable options for office guests and employees.

In any field, cultivating public speaking skills is key. Being confident and comfortable public speaking is necessary in order to effectively communicate your ideas and get your messages across.

Leveraging off The 100 Companies’ success in 20 geographical markets from Denali to Dubai and our launch of The Travel 100, our publishing network expanded last month into a second industry vertical: The Association 100.

Saying sorry has become a habit these days, but over-apologizing at work can undermine your confidence and credibility. Here are fixes for three common scenarios:

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

The PR Boutique, founded by Karen Henry and Gretchen Brice in 2004, recently celebrated its 15^th anniversary in style at Houston hotspot B.B. Lemon.

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Almost everyone likes a person with a good sense of humor. Studies even show humorous people are more successful and are more likely to be in positions of influence.

It’s already easy to shop for items discovered on Instagram. But recently, Instagram announced a feature it is testing that allows customers to pay for and manage orders directly within the social platform.

I’m a naturally curious person, which can lead to wasted time going down internet “rabbit holes,” where one topic connects to information on a dozen or more fascinating subjects that I can’t help but be interested in. Sound familiar?

If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

According to HubSpot, the most common marketing challenge is generating traffic and leads. Easy fix, right? Pay for an ad.

Houston’s Pennzoil Place towers are getting a new tenant, albeit a rather nontraditional one. With remote work on the rise nationwide, the New York City-based coworking company Bond Collective has sought to expand into downtown Houston.

Do you get inundated with emails and often miss or completely lose important communications? Start cleaning up your emails today.

It’s Girl Scout Cookie season, and even though Girl Scouts are much more than cookies – and crafts and campfires –everyone wants to talk cookies, so let’s talk cookies.

As women’s issues come to the forefront with the #MeToo movement and a renewed focus on the gender pay gap, it should be no surprise that some of most successful PR campaigns of the past 20 years were aimed at empowering women.

It seems that nearly everyone is pursuing a side hustle these days. It’s almost impossible to get on social media without seeing a friend pushing a product or service.

Can we believe we are saying 2019 already? As Q4 is ending, communication specialists are preparing to implement their 2019 strategies – these must include the use of video on social media.

With the holiday season in the rearview and summer still months away, staying motivated at work can be challenging. Here are some tips to keep yourself moving each day:

“I love keeping track of my receipts and organizing them,” said no one ever. That’s why when the star-studded cast of the Expensify commercials came across my screen not once, not twice, but numerous times during the Super Bowl, it caught my attention.

If you want people to engage and talk with you, ask better questions. We all know that the answer to “How was your day?” will typically be “fine.” Ask a more open question.

With spring on the horizon and new events and seasonal temperatures to enjoy, BALANI Custom Clothiers has identified some top trends. First up – teal and raspberry have been named hot fashion colors. Implementing these in jackets, pocket squares and even shoes will liven up any outfit.

Knowing what to post on your company’s social media accounts can be challenging, but some simple guidelines can help you keep it updated. Certain types of content can perform best for each platform:

Recently, I had an employee tell me that her paycheck was not as important as the education we could provide her. As a business owner, you can’t afford to cut out employee development from your budget.

Reuters recently released their Journalism, Media and Technology Trends and Predictions 2019 report and found a fascinating figure – 75% of publishers think audio will become a more important part of their content and commercial strategies.

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette: