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Principles of Graphic Design
One of the biggest changes of the internet age is hardly ever mentioned: people without formal training in graphic design produce a huge percentage of all the visuals we see today. That's not necessarily a good thing.
It started when computerized design became accessible in the mid '90s. Soon, everyone who could figure out the software started calling themselves graphic designers. But one can know how to use Photoshop or Illustrator without any understanding of the principl...
Everything You Know About Luxury Has Changed
Millennials are changing everything we know about luxury. Here are 5 key areas your luxury business must master to stay relevant.
What I Wish Consumers Knew About Buying Designer Jewelry
When you introduce someone to the joy of buying art the experience can be transformative. Consumers should have that experience buying designer jewelry.
Reflections
Christmas 2020 - a Reset
Our magical Christmas expectations are a product of our privilege. Our notion that we have a right to big, bright, celebratory Christmases filled with cheer and holiday spirit and piles of presents is barely 80 years old. Christmas 2020 is more normal than you think.
When advertising, don't start in the middle!
Promotional design does not have to be so difficult. The most important thing a business owner can do to ensure quality promotions is to develop descriptions for the following eight characteristics.
You Need to Attract the New Consumer. Now What?
Two new studies tell us the new consumer is different and the luxury market is changing, but they don't tell you what to do about it. Here are some ideas.
Your (Character) Slip is Showing
The most powerful thing a small business owner can do is be an effective leader, and ensure his entire organization conveys a strong message of character and integrity to his business community
The Administrative Answer to Wisdom at Work
The larger a business grows, the more difficult it is to manage communication among all of its constituents. Some policies are unavoidable, but it is desirable for an environment to operate on sound principles rather than rules and policies to the greatest extent possible.
Past Time for Change - A Post to the Jewelry Industry
A business living on auto-pilot ultimately dies of its own apathy. In business, every time is a time for change, and change is the only way to grow.
Evaluating Business Software Programs? Dig Deeper From the Beginning
When investigating business software programs always start by evaluating the underlying code and technology and how the software is designed.
I Had This Wrong for 20 Years: Profit is Not a Purpose
Had I stopped to think deeply about it, I would have realized much sooner that profit and a higher purpose are not mutually exclusive.
The Secret to Small Business Success
There are several business skills you must cultivate to ensure the survival and profitability of your company.
Resolution #2: Become a Better Thinker
Most folks don't think. We react, daydream, deny, endorse, commiserate, argue, wish, and even wonder. But being a thinker is different.
Criticism: The fire in the forge of great leadership
A great leader goes beyond those characteristics to combine a blend of intense personal will with great humility.
Outstanding Customer Service is a Culture Thing
To deliver outstanding customer service, create a customer service culture.
Sit. Crawl. Walk. Run. Stairs. The Strategic Process
If you follow a logical, tested, practical strategic process, you can implement all the strategic building blocks your company.
What's Your Business Vision?
A thoughtful review of your business vision (the strategic one) will yield surprising insights that can jumpstart your business again.
No Poo Throwing
Better decision making starts with accepting requests gracefully and responding to them logically. Read on too see if you are guilty of a deflection strategy that gets in the way of good communication and results!
Looking for Success? Implement a Management Framework.
You've created a business strategy, minimum viable product or service, and a business plan. Now you need goals, measurable objectives, and a method of monitoring and managing results; in other words, a Management Framework. This article compares and explains your options.
Being a Better Leader Part 3: Be a Student of Business
To be a better leader, be a student of business. This article gives advice on what areas to study and where to go to find that information.
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