Business Mentors

Companies Want Innovation But Are Built for Efficiency

Many people tout the need to change mindsets around how our organizations are run. The argument is that leaders and managers need to think differently about people, work, and power. For at least 10 ye Read More

Platform Cooperatives: Flowing with the Shift in the Market

Combining “the rich heritage of cooperatives with the promise of 21st century technologies, free from monopoly, exploitation, and surveillance,” is the definition of platform cooperatives as presented Read More

The Boxer

I’d like to share a bit about my business partner Mark Bandurchin, whose story is seldom told (as Paul Simon, one of Mark’s favorites, said best). Read More

Five Social-Media Trends to Watch for in 2019

Now that 2019 is here, business owners and marketers should be thinking about what they can do to make their companies more successful in this New Year. Hopefully, somewhere near the top of their prio Read More

VIEWPOINT: How to Ease the Impact of Financial Worries That Undermine a Patient’s Care

People facing a health crisis deal with more than whatever it is that ails them. They also can be knocked down by significant financial concerns that come with their serious health issues. Those dedu Read More

4 Ways Firms Can Go Green By Turning Waste Into Resources

As environmental protection becomes a bigger concern, more businesses are looking for ways to turn waste into a resource, or make expired products useful in different forms. Recycling anchored the en Read More

3 Tips For Leading A Successful Entrepreneurial Life

The life of an entrepreneur — or at least the idea behind that life — can seem enticing to just about everyone. You launch a new enterprise that makes millions — and maybe even changes the way people Read More