Business planning

The 7 worst things to say when pitching a new idea

11 February, 2013

Original post by Drew Hubbard via imedia connection Digital marketers spend a lot of time pitching new ideas — to their clients, to their bosses, to their own teams. And that’s a good thing. New ideas are what make this industry such an interesting place to be. That said, for an industry that revolves around the art of […]

Social Impact Investing Will Be the New Venture Capital

25 January, 2013

Original post by Sir Ronald Cohen and William A. Sahlman via HBR During the past century, governments and charitable organizations have mounted massive efforts to address social problems such as poverty, lack of education, and disease. Governments around the world are straining to fund their commitments to solve these problems and are limited by old ways […]

10 Essential Resources for Bootstrapping Businesses

12 October, 2012

Original post by Dani Fankhauser via Mashable In the Bootstrapping Business Series, Mashable talked to a ton of entrepreneurs about how they got started, what tools they live by and what they wished they had known at the beginning. The result is a deep pool of tips and tricks for aspiring business owners who are looking to raise money, start […]

Work in Paradise

25 September, 2012

Original post by JOHN BERGLUND via Recruiter.com Tired of the daily bumper-to-bumper commute; tired of the nine to five grind; tired of a wretched boss not understanding your abilities and needs; tired of having a day off only to have rotten weather? If the answer to any of those above is yes, consider relocating your career […]

Corporate Social Responsibility: Volunteering on Company Time

27 July, 2012

Original post by U.S.Politics When it comes to corporate social responsibility initiatives, Randstad Canada encourages employers and employees to give back – on company time TORONTO, July 24, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ – Within most companies, it’s not just the leaders of the organization who support the local community, but the employees as well. And Randstad Canada, the […]