Business and the Workplace

July 17, 2019
Trades, Teams, and Loyalty

This summer in particular has been packed with NBA news. A Canadian team won the championship for the first time, perhaps in part due to one of the best players…

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May 7, 2019
Ten Years of Shark Tank

“How long have you been watching Shark Tank?” Daymond John asked. Eighteen-year old Max Feber, founder of Bruw Coffee (who ended up getting a deal with Dallas-based shark Mark Cuban)…

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February 19, 2019
Do Business Cards Still Matter?

Digital devices have managed to make standalone cameras, watches, and even house keys begin to disappear.  Complementing this dematerialization caused by technology, a wave of minimalism is sweeping many developed…

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January 24, 2018
The Open Office and the Future of Work

You may not have realized it, but open office workspaces comprise 70% of all formal workplaces in the United States.  While the open office setup was first pioneered in Germany…

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May 15, 2017
Standing Desks: Help or Hype?

You may have heard some recent scientific studies that coined “sitting as the new smoking.”  While it is true that sitting for too long can be bad for your health,…

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January 10, 2017
Networking: forget what you think you know

There are a number of reactions a given person might have to the word “networking.”  Some might shy away from the idea of meeting strangers.  Others see it as a…

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November 28, 2016
Small Habits, Big Payoff

Today’s article is a guest post from the founder of The Orderly Gent.  I meet a lot of men who have genuine and healthy concerns about how they present themselves and conduct their affairs.  Men…

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September 22, 2016
Thoughts on buying a franchise

So you might, for whatever reason, be seriously considering the life of a business owner.  Perhaps there’s a change coming up in your career, maybe your personal or financial needs…

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