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Lessons From Fair Trade on How to Make Your Brand Message More Powerful

Lessons From Fair Trade on How to Make Your Brand Message More Powerful

More than a third of adults in the U.S. recognize the Fair Trade logo. Here's a look at their best practices to help you sharpen your brand.
4 Ways Introverted Young Treps Can Win in an Extroverted World

4 Ways Introverted Young Treps Can Win in an Extroverted World

It’s not easy for introverted young treps to put themselves out there, but these tips can help you master the networking scene.
The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success

The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success

In launching a startup, a great idea and business acumen are key ingredients. But they're nothing without confidence. Here's how to win over investors, employees and customers.
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3 Ways to Increase Your Confidence — And Build Your Business

3 Ways to Increase Your Confidence — And Build Your Business (Video)

While having a stellar business idea is a huge part of the startup puzzle, conveying your idea confidently will help you piece it all together. Business coach Antonio Neves tells you how to inject some swagger into your pitch.
Stop Saying ‘I’m Sorry:’ 3 Reasons Why Apologizing Prevents Progress

Stop Saying ‘I’m Sorry:’ 3 Reasons Why Apologizing Prevents Progress (Video)

It’s just not helpful to say you’re sorry. Instead, focus on the problem and how to prevent it from happening again, suggests business coach Antonio Neves.
How to Stay Motivated When the Going Gets Rough

How to Stay Motivated When the Going Gets Rough (Video)

When a project fails or the business hits a cold streak, the temptation to hideout is strong. But don’t. Business coach Antonio Neves offers three tips for how to stay motivated, even when things don’t go your way.
In Search of Buzz: What It Is and How to Build It

In Search of Buzz: What It Is and How to Build It

Generating interest among the media, customers and clients is the goal, but how to make that happen can often get confusing and costly. Here are three tips.
Want to Charm Customers or Clients? Channel Your Inner Politician

Want to Charm Customers or Clients? Channel Your Inner Politician

No one can work a room like a politician. Here are a few tips for using their powers of persuasion to help you better communicate.
Tech Savvy and Awkward: How To Communicate With Confidence

Tech Savvy and Awkward: How To Communicate With Confidence (Video)

Business coach Antonio Neves gives his three tips for how to best communicate when communicating isn’t your forte.
The ‘Do Nothing’ Approach to Leadership

The ‘Do Nothing’ Approach to Leadership

In taking your startup to the next level and becoming the CEO, consider adopting this more unconventional management style.
Want to Make Your Startup Look Bigger? Tweak Your Phone System

Want to Make Your Startup Look Bigger? Tweak Your Phone System

When you're just starting up and you want to land top-tier clients, you'd be surprised how important a proper communications regimen can be.
Tools, Technology and Retail Options that Make Starting Up Today a Cinch

Tools, Technology and Retail Options that Make Starting Up Today a Cinch

Everyone knows starting up isn't easy. But before you feel sorry for yourself, think about what it was like when your grandparents or parents were your age.
How to Start Conversations That Make Instant Connections

How to Start Conversations That Make Instant Connections

Follow these 12 steps to become a better communicator and build productive business relationships.
3 Things Your Media Pitch Doesn’t Need

3 Things Your Media Pitch Doesn’t Need

When you're trying to lasso attention for your startup. There are a few things to not mention in your pitch email to the media.
Are you ready for a disaster? Crisis Communications 101

Are you ready for a disaster? Crisis Communications 101

What is crisis communications? You probably have an idea of what it isn't. BP Global's actions in the face of their oil spill were a perfect case study in how not to handle a crisis. When a spoof of your …
Personal Connections in a High-Tech World

Personal Connections in a High-Tech World

Can high-tech really be high-touch?  The following video explores the importance of personal connections in business and the technologies that are emerging to bring those connections to long distance business situations.  What do you think?  Is it important to feel …

38 Free Business E-books to Help You Succeed

There is a wealth of information available online, composed by people who have generally learned the hard way and have come up with tips to help you shorten the learning curve. Many of these resources are available at no charge …