Business Tips

With event-based fundraising scarce, more nonprofit organizations are turning to grant applications to seek funding.

Nearly a quarter of Americans listen to podcasts (up from 12% in 2013), but the most successful podcasts follow a curated marketing plan.

Get your 2020 marketing plan and recalibrate to roadmap your journey to a post-COVID destination.

It’s important to make sure everyone stays on the same page while working remotely during this uncertain time. Here are some communication tips.

With restaurants, bars and retail stores closing all around the country, most businesses are taking a major financial hit.

Beyond resisting distractions (cats, Netflix, you name it), working remotely demands an intentional effort to live a healthy lifestyle. 

Today’s rapidly changing information cycle can either be a cure for bad news or make it worse.

Planning a work retreat can seem daunting at best. If you’re embarking on a retreat soon, try out these best practices for a productive session:

Could you be benefitting from marketing your products and services on LinkedIn? Recently released reports from Microsoft suggest that you could be. The professional and business-based platform has shown increased levels of engagement recently.

Developing the perfect pre-work routine can help maximize your daily productivity. Start this week by implementing the following routines:

In any field, cultivating public speaking skills is key. Being confident and comfortable public speaking is necessary in order to effectively communicate your ideas and get your messages across.

Everything slows down as the summer months approach. People take vacations, offices close early in the day and everyone moves at a more leisurely pace … but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer.

Are your promotions going out to social media channels when customers are online? Don’t post and get lost in feed clutter. Research shows the best times and days to post on the various social platforms are:

We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?

If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.

I’ve heard a lot of common beliefs from some otherwise smart business leaders. Don’t fall for these myths:

Business email inboxes are noisier than ever, so avoiding “opt-out status” with your colleagues is crucial. Here are three tips for email etiquette:

Interns play a unique and vital role in the office. That’s why for our August pick, we are revisiting the Intern Issue, where we took a deep dive into understanding the successes and lessons of intern-level work. Whether you’re currently an intern, started as an intern, or working with interns, taking a moment to reflect on the experience may prove beneficial. It certainly did for us.

The Branigan team shared wit and wisdom on what they learned professionally during 2018. Read a selection of responses: