How & Why To Stop Procrastinating NOW!

Posted on November 13, 2017 by cftdsi

This article was written by Lisa Cox ~ Before you clicked on this article, were you scrolling through your Facebook news feed? Or perhaps you were watching those crazy cats on Youtube? Better still, did you spend an hour Googling ideas about how to make dinner – quickly? Seems a bit counterproductive doesn’t it. Before I wrote this piece, I absolutely HAD to do the laundry. But not just the laundry. It was also essential that I wash my hair, did some dishes and emptied the fridge of m...

Crucial Accountability Taining — Long Beach, CA June 20–21

Posted on May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 by cftdsi

Long Beach, CA June 20–21 Join us for the two-day Crucial Accountability course to learn a step-by-step process for enhancing accountability, improving performance, and ensuring execution. For questions, please contact Chaliece Zafra at czafra@vitalsmarts.com.

6 Ways To Achieve Any Goal

Posted on April 19, 2016 by cftdsi

By: Molly Cain Remember that one glorious night not too long ago when you were pumped full of champagne and big ideas? You promised yourself that this would be the year you accomplish <insert goal here>, and you resolved to make it happen. And then you shouted something inaudible above the crowd to your friends, kissed a random stranger and then danced the night away. Yep, that night. It’s now time for a pulse check. How are you doing on <insert goal here>? Have you accomplish...

Don’t Let Your Business Plan Gather Dust

Posted on January 18, 2016January 31, 2016 by cftdsi

By: Barry Moltz If you’ve only ever used your business plan to raise money, you may be leaving a powerful leadership and growth tool in the drawer. A business plan isn't just something to show bankers or investors. Instead, consider reviewing these documents at least once a year in order to measure your company against your stated goals, learn from the results and shift directions when necessary. Consider putting these eight sections in every plan, and reviewing them quarterly, or a...

Bluesmart: World’s First Smart, Connected Carry-On Luggage

Posted on July 28, 2015January 13, 2016 by cftdsi

What is Bluesmart? Bluesmart is a high-quality carry-on suitcase that you can control from your phone, like a boss. From the app you can lock and unlock it, weigh it, track its location, be notified if you are leaving it behind and find out more about your travel habits. You can also charge your phone 6 times over with a built-in battery. Isn’t that awesome? After decades of no innovation in the luggage industry, we re-imagined the suitcase to solve all the problems of the modern traveler. N...

Learn to Be a Conciliator

Posted on July 27, 2015July 27, 2015 by cftdsi

Conciliators make the world go around. Or at least function more smoothly. Conciliators have the ability to get people to get along with one another not merely as compromisers but as collaborators. Conciliation also works when things are broken. Then they become those who can reconcile aggrieved parties. “The main object of conciliation,” said Confucius, “lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart.” Morality underscores the principle to getting people to ...

5 Ways To Delight Your Customers

Posted on June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 by cftdsi

By: JJ Ramberg - Host, MSNBC June 08, 2015 ~ Top notch customer service is worth the investment especially if you can wow your clients. The better news is that there are plenty of creative ways to do it without spending too much money. Here are a few tips for regularly impressing your customers from Entrepreneur.com.

Make This the Year [2015] You Finally Launch Your Own Startup

Posted on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by cftdsi

By: Don Tapscott - Influencer, CEO The Tapscott Group. 2015 will be the time to start a business. Here’s why and how... Around the world we are facing unprecedented unemployment – even in the developed world. Youth are particularly hard hit. In 2014 more than 1.6 million students graduated from American colleges and universities. Many moved directly into the swollen ranks of the unemployed. After taking on enormous debt to finance their studies, they ended up competing for unpaid internshi...

Ever heard of a “Wantrepreneur”? It could be you…

Posted on October 4, 2014 by cftdsi

No one seems to know who coined the term "Wantrepreneur," but one thing’s for sure, it’s become quite popular recently. Online dictionaries define the word as: “Someone who thinks about being an entrepreneur or starting a business but never gets started.” At NEURS we use the term "aspiring entrepreneur" to identify this growing market. There are so many aspects of entrepreneurship that it’s easy to get caught up and never actually get going. Fear of failure, lack of connections, lack of capit...

Women in Business: Q&A with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess!

Posted on September 18, 2014September 18, 2014 by cftdsi

By: Laura Dunn, Social Media and Communications Professional, Founder and Editor of Political Style, Director of LED Media, Journalist and Author ~ Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess!, has planned events for A-list celebs such as Pierce Brosnan and Sofia Vergara, and now, with her book, But Are You Making Any Money? she has become a sought-after expert on issues and trends facing entrepreneurs and small business owners. How has your life experience made you the leader you are today?...