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Why Exponential Innovation Is the Key to Success

What is exponential innovation? Why should every entrepreneur become an exponential innovator? Technology has caused products and industries to develop at an exponential rate, making old ways of innovating and competing obsolete. To achieve and maintain success today, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold argues that entrepreneurs must adjust their mindset and embrace exponential innovation. Keep reading to learn how to succeed in the digital era.

Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun: Book Overview

How to Have an Effective Strategic Discussion

Want an overview of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun? What does a project manager do? In Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun, he explains what makes a good project leader and how you can better communicate with the people you work with if you find yourself in that role. In the book, Berkun answers the many questions you may have on leadership and project management. Read on for an overview of Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun.

Team Topologies: The 4 Team Types Explained

What’s an enabling team? What type of team handles an organization’s infrastructure? What’s the most important team type? Team Topologies is a manual for restructuring your organization’s approach to software design. Matthew Skelton and Manuel Pais argue that, by dividing your workforce into four types of teams, you’ll set your organization up for success. Keep reading for an overview of the four Team Topologies team types, plus a discussion on when it’s time to reassign teams.

The 3 Qualities of Innovators That Entrepreneurs Need

What are the main qualities of innovators? How are innovators so creative? To achieve and maintain success in the digital era, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold argues that entrepreneurs must become exponential innovators. This means adopting a ceaseless commitment to creating daring and novel ideas. Below we’ll explain the major psychological strengths that innovators must have to succeed.

Warren Buffett: Financial Advisors Are Scamming You

The 4 Common Investment Mistakes to Avoid

Do you need a financial advisor to manage your investments? Why does Warren Buffett scorn brokers and financial advisors? Many people who aren’t well-versed in finance believe they need professional advice to invest profitably. But according to Warren Buffett, financial advisors aren’t worth the money. Furthermore, advisers can give misguided financial advice because they bear none of the risks as their clients’ fortunes rise or fall. Here’s why Warren Buffett says you should steer clear of financial advisors.

The Best Open-Ended Sales Questions for Undecided Customers

Want to know some of the best open-ended sales questions? What are the best techniques for asking open-ended questions? Author and sales expert Phil M. Jones wrote Exactly What to Say to teach readers how to use conversational selling to appeal to their customers’ subconscious minds. Jones claims that the best open-ended sales questions should help you to control the direction of the conversation. Keep reading for the best open-ended sales questions, according to Jones.

How to Create a Project Management Plan: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to know how to create a project management plan? What do project management experts suggest? According to management expert Scott Berkun, the planning phase is about figuring out what your project is trying to accomplish. In Making Things Happen, Berkun walks readers through how to create a project management plan based on each step of the planning and pre-planning phase. Read on to learn how to create a project management plan, according to Berkun’s guide.

Noncompete Clauses in Contracts: Will the FTC Ban Them?

What are noncompete clauses in contracts? Why has the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a ban on noncompete clauses? The FTC recently proposed banning noncompete clauses, which restrict former employees and contractors from launching or working with rival companies. The clauses aim to protect businesses’ sensitive information. Keep reading to learn why the FTC wants to ban noncompete clauses in contracts and if they’ll succeed.

Closing the Deal in Sales, Even if They Say No

Want some tips for closing the deal in sales? How can you best handle a “yes” or “no” response from your client? In Exactly What to Say, business expert Phil M. Jones describes how to improve your business interactions by using key phrases that appeal to your listener’s subconscious mind. He offers tips for closing the deal in sales, telling you what to say to capitalize on a “no” or “yes.” Read on to learn Jones’s advice for closing the deal in sales, regardless of the customer’s ultimate response.

When and How to Get Investors for Your Business

Do you need outside partners for your company? How can you get investors for your business? Investors are major players in small businesses. In Bold, Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler express the importance of creating an open network of public members who’ll provide you with the finances and popularity necessary for your innovation to succeed. Read on to learn how to get investors for your business.