Yuri Vanetik

The start of a new year and decade brings with it new opportunities for profit, but only if you know where to look for it. Due to fundamental shifts in market sentiment, consumer behavior, geopolitical relations, and government regulations, there will be industries and businesses that will have a higher chance of success. Here are four of them:
Clean Water
Despite the planet’s composition being 71 percent water, close to 800 million people still don’t have access to clean water, according to ...

Successful entrepreneurs had had different personal experiences and challenges to overcome when they were making the journey to building their brand and accumulating wealth. But a closer look into this set of highly driven and effective group of people can reveal habits that govern their day-to-day behavior and, subsequently, the quality and quantity of their output. Here are four habits that successful entrepreneurs religiously follow:
Stay Hydrated
For the body and mind to function well, yo...

Leaders are always a great asset to any business or project. They are integral in the running and functioning of a team and a business’s objectives. Employers and businesses usually ask applicants what their leadership style is. In essence, what they are asking is how exactly does one lead. In order to answer this question, a person must be familiar with how they lead others. Are they more hands-on? Or, do they prefer to give verbally guided instructions? These are all questions to consider w...

There is no shortage of budgeting tools available today. Some are available for free, while others require a fee for more tools. Mint and Quicken are two popular budgeting apps. Here is a quick look at the features each one offers and how they compare to each other.
Both apps have similar budgeting features. For example, you can easily track your expenses by linking your financial accounts to both apps. You can also use both apps on multiple mobile devices. Additionally, Quicken and Mint each...

Nowadays, entrepreneurs are too focused on integrating the latest technologies, establishing the strongest social media presence, or sending out the most creatively crafted email newsletters. People forget that, at the end of the day, successful businesses are all about establishing mutually beneficial relationships with your business partners and customers. Here are four tips on how to do just that:
Establish a Systematic Approach
Building a relationship is a process that takes time and deli...

Whether you are working with a non-profit, charity, youth sports team, or another important organization, fundraising events are a great way to raise money. These events bring together your biggest support for a fun-filled night that nobody will forget. The only downside is that you may actually end up losing money if you do not properly plan and organize the event. These are the four biggest fundraising event mistakes to avoid.
Last-Minute Planning
You absolutely cannot rush the planning pro...

Your leadership brand is one of the main differentiators between you and the rest of the competition. It’s what the top talent research for when considering potential employers and what venture capitalists look at before investing in your business. More importantly, however, your leadership brand is what determines long-term growth trajectory and success. Here’s four tips on how to improve your leadership brand:
Set Goals
What do you want to achieve in the next quarter or year? Identify what ...

Few key characteristics make a leader great. Much of leadership is not only about how one sees themselves but how their team perceives them as well. Leadership is about translating challenges into solutions in a way that everyone can comprehend. Leaders work with their employees and team. Their team doesn’t work for them, and there isn’t necessarily any hierarchy. The only pride exhibited is team pride, where everyone is confident in the ability of their fellow peers and colleagues. The most ...

At the start of every new year, there are trends that can make or break your business. Being informed of the latest trends in your industry, as well as overall emerging business practices, will give you a slight edge over your competition. If you aren’t ahead of the game, then you will, unfortunately, lag behind. In 2020, be sure to understand and incorporate the most innovative and effective trends in your business.
Personalized Customer Service
In 2020, customers can expect the rise of smar...

As an entrepreneur, it remains incredibly important to find new ways to learn and improve as a professional. With entrepreneurship becoming increasingly popular in recent years, it is not surprising to learn that many entrepreneurs are looking for professional development opportunities. For many, a great resource for them is reading books on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship in order to learn from others who experienced success. As we move through the new year, here are some of the b...

Financial success is something everyone wants, but few know how to achieve it. As vital as long-term financial success is, it is not as difficult to secure as one may think. The following are five tips that are critical to creating a cornerstone of financial success.
Spend Less Than Is Earned
Overspending is the single worst financial mistake a person can make. Long-term financial success relies on the ability to avoid or control debt and save money, and those can only be accomplished when on...

As our business world has continued to evolve, the concepts of leadership and management have remained an important aspect of long-term success. Both leadership and management are vital aspects to a company and its long-term success. While many people may think that leadership and management are the same, there are several distinct differences to know about.
To begin, it is important to look at what a leader is defined as. A leader is known as someone who helps lead a group to achieve a speci...

The business development department of any organization is the engine that drives growth. However, it’s the CEO that provides leadership and direction for the organization as a whole. Since CEOs aren’t directly involved in the daily business goals of the company, it is easy for a disconnect to develop between business development leaders and the C-suite. With a little effort, these challenges can be overcome, and business development leaders can more effectively support the CEO’s vision for t...

As an entrepreneur, it remains incredibly important to find new ways to learn and improve as a professional. With entrepreneurship becoming increasingly popular in recent years, it is not surprising to learn that many entrepreneurs are looking for professional development opportunities. For many, a great resource for them is reading books on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship in order to learn from others who experienced success. As we move through the new year, here are some of the b...

Financial success is something everyone wants, but few know how to achieve it. As vital as long-term financial success is, it is not as difficult to secure as one may think. The following are five tips that are critical to creating a cornerstone of financial success.
Spend Less Than Is Earned
Overspending is the single worst financial mistake a person can make. Long-term financial success relies on the ability to avoid or control debt and save money, and those can only be accomplished when on...