Using Pop-Up Shops to Boost Your Business
For small business owners looking to increase their outreach in a fun and interesting way, a pop-up store may be the answer. Whether it’s a mobile-style approach in a trendy area (think food trucks, minus the food), a kiosk or a booth at a well-attended event, these... read moreGetting Past the Growing Pains
Venturing out with a new small business can come with a drastic variety of emotions: It can be exciting, scary, empowering and humbling all at the same time. Even when small business owners start to find their way, they will likely stumble — a lot. Take this recent... read moreThe Importance of Leadership Development
Recently, Heather R. Huhman of entrepreneur.com reported some less-than-stellar news from Gallup’s State of the American Manager: Just 35 percent of managers are engaged in their work. Only 40 percent strongly believe they have opportunities for growth. A third... read moreSummertime Slowdown
Summertime is here, and with it comes shifts in how businesses operate. It’s remarkable how much productivity can go down when the temperature goes up. Business owners may find it difficult to keep their staff members motivated and interested, while they daydream of... read moreThe Benefit of Digging into the Numbers
The word “analytics” seemed to reach catch-phrase status for many thanks to the 2011 film Moneyball. The Oscar-nominated movie detailed how the Oakland A’s bucked the usual method of recruiting and signing baseball players in favor of next-level statistical analysis.... read moreThe Importance of Gratitude
It’s easy for small business owners to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and bustle. But those that take the time to show gratitude for good work and helpful efforts may earn a more positive outlook on their entrepreneurial endeavors, and simultaneously make the... read moreDavid R. Kiger is the founder and Executive Chairman of Worldwide Express, a diversified global logistics company based in Dallas, TX. David started the company with $5,000 of his own money in 1995 and led it to become one of the largest of its kind in the US with current sales in excess of $750 million.
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