When it comes to family business succession planning, one thing is certain: Most family business leaders don’t do it, they don’t do it well, or they wait to do it until it’s too late. While... Read more
My pet’s name: Sophia Breed/species: Hamster The story: Two years ago, my daughter stopped sucking her thumb as much, so I wanted to reward her. I considered a turtle because we also have do... Read more
The full-page ad in a Sunday edition of The New York Times stated boldly that $60,000,000 was received in 2012, over $1,000,000 a week by a variety of recognized charities and community caus... Read more
As Chief Executive Officer, you are the starter of change—and the stopper of change. Nothing significant in your organization happens that you don’t allow, including atrophy. Failure with ch... Read more
You’re in a meeting when a colleague brings up an idea that you think (or even know) is not so great. For many of us, our first instinct is to shoot the idea down immediately, one way... Read more
If you’ve ever been in business with a family member, you know there are several advantages, but even the most dedicated, hardworking family member can experience or create tension, stress a... Read more
Phrases like “manage your time” and “do more with less” have become the buzzwords for this decade. The idea is that if you can manage your time well, you’ll be more productive in all areas o... Read more
If your tanning salon has been featured in an ist Magazine “Salon Spotlight™,” chances are you can get some free publicity in your local newspaper! While having your business featured in IST... Read more
The lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender consumer, commonly referred to as LGBT, is one of the most lucrative markets in the United States, yet many companies, large and small, find it di... Read more
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