Tariffs are barriers to international trade. Paid by the importer, tariffs are fees assessed on the value of imported products, including freight and insurance, which increases the cost of importing goods. We provide five strategies businesses can employ to weather tariff policy uncertainty in the U.S.

When equipping your business with the right software, the decision to build a custom solution or buy an off-the-shelf product can feel like a high-stakes choice. Owners must evaluate critical factors — budget, timelines, technical expertise, and long-term goals — to navigate this pivotal decision and ensure their software strategy aligns with business objectives.

For most entrepreneurs, few things are as exciting as taking a great product or service idea and turning it into a profitable business. But while it can be exciting to conceptualize starting a new company, there are necessary steps to achieve sustainable success.

We’re approaching that often daunting time of year for setting annual goals. Whether it’s a financial forecast or a New Year’s resolution, set achievable yet challenging goals and milestones. Get SMARTER in your goal-setting process by anticipating roadblocks and detours on your path to achievement. 

Negotiation is an activity that everyone performs, sometimes daily. Two or more parties negotiate because there is a conflict of interest, and the parties believe they can get a better deal negotiating than by simply taking what the other side will give them. We provide five strategies to achieve a win-win outcome in any negotiation.

Sustainable procurement, as an ethical business practice, supports human rights, reduces carbon footprints, and benefits local communities.

Direct competition is no longer the main factor a business should consider critical to remaining relevant. A brand’s business strategy must continuously evolve to compete across industries on the basis of customer experience.

Personal branding is an investment in yourself. The time, energy, and currency you put into developing your brand result in growth opportunities, both personally and professionally. Learn four reasons why it’s worth the investment to develop a successful personal brand.

A scarcity of talent was one of the biggest human resources (HR) obstacles companies faced in 2021. The widespread challenge of attracting and retaining talent emphasizes the need for collaboration between HR and public relations (PR) departments.

When you receive a phone call and continue working on your current project, you’re probably not doing either activity very well. Successful monotasking, or focusing on one task at a time, requires you to ignore the myriad of distractions around you.

Contrary to popular thought, the Economist recently argued that "no one should actually bring their whole selves to work. People are a melange of traits, [many of which] should be kept well away from the workplace." A recent Below Deck Sailing episode provides a humorous reminder of why our colleagues don’t need to know about our authentic Friday night selves.

Five incredible Wintergreen Canadian Inuit dogs pulling a dogsled were friendly, loving, and docile, but when pulling the sled on the trail, they became determined machines focused on one thing: Pulling. This display of teamwork demonstrated a remarkable display of leadership and teamwork.

Although predicting a true crisis is nearly impossible, you can mitigate its consequences with a proactive, forward-looking crisis management plan. Consider these 10 steps as a checklist in your crisis management plan.

Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve experienced significant disruptions in the global supply chain. No business, whether product or service-oriented, has escaped the impact of limited products or component availability and long lead times. Now is the time, more than ever, to rethink sourcing, stocking, and sales strategies.

Good digital asset management practices both protect you and allow you to leverage what makes your brand and business unique.

Small business owners often struggle with limited resources and their decisions on how best to use their cash flow. Read the results of the survey we designed to evaluate the most pressing challenges - or pain points - facing small businesses.

One of the top traits to look for in colleagues is listening skills. A good listener is skilled at active listening. Why?

Due diligence is about confirming the risks and assessing the degree of risk for an acquiring company during the acquisition process. The due diligence (DD) phase is the last part of the negotiation process – usually, the toughest part - between the buyer and seller.

To defend your valuation of your company and successfully position it for sale, you must prepare eight key areas of your internal reporting.

The power of social media enables cross-promotion of your suppliers and customers, a win-win outcome with minimal investment for both parties.