Managing a team remotely during COVID-19 has presented its own set of challenges, particularly for business leaders like me who are used to having open-door policies at work. We know our employees are facing new struggles and fears. They have all sorts of questions about the direction of the company, what’s expected of them, which […]
Topics The AI & Machine Learning Imperative “The AI & Machine Learning Imperative” offers new insights from leading academics and practitioners in data science and artificial intelligence. The Executive Guide, published as a series over three weeks, explores how managers and companies can overcome challenges and identify opportunities by assembling the right talent, stepping up […]
Many cities in the country complain about the lack of entrepreneurial activity in their community. They express disappointment that they are not more like entrepreneurial hubs in San Francisco, Austin or Boston. On the Small Business Radio Show this week, Brad Feld believes this is all wrong. He has been a leader in the startup […]
The topic of finance can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be if you have the right resources. Whether it is the best book for finance from a Wall Street tycoon, a Harvard Business School grad, your local community college, or a trusted website, there are many resources. The key is to use each […]
Executive Summary Companies tend to cut marketing in a recession. But firms that maintain their marketing spend while reallocating it to suit the context – be it in product developing, advertising and communication, or pricing – typically fare better than firms that cut their marketing investment. Helen King/Getty Images Most companies reduce spending in recessions, […]