Curiosity Transparency may be one of your company’s professional values, whether it’s explicit or implicit. Whatever the case, you should see curiosity as a strength. When an employee asks questions, that’s a sign that they’re engaged and trusting. This trust also shows that you’ve created more psychological safety in your workplace. Comfortable with feedback Giving … Read more
1. Why did you come to work here? Almost every interview is fundamentally asking the same question — Why are you leaving — but Dean Carter, the head of HR at Patagonia, the outdoor gear company with famously low turnover, suggests bosses turn this question on its head. 2. What were your greatest accomplishments and … Read more
1. Do it face-to-face You want to set a professional example for your workplace. It’s more respectful to have this meeting face-to-face rather than over the phone, email, or through text messages. If your workforce is still operating remotely, this likely would happen over a virtual meeting platform. It’s courteous to be present and visible … Read more
1. Open with a hook The number one goal of your cover letter is to get a hiring manager interested in you, and what you have to offer. But if your opening paragraph starts with “I am writing to apply for [job name] at [company name]”, chances are they may stop reading — even if … Read more
Become a better communicator At its heart, leaders are good communicators. You must learn to talk to diverse groups of people, including your direct reports, managers, executives, customers, and potentially the media. You might be called upon to give speeches to groups of any size and have difficult private conversations while showing respect for those … Read more
Find the right opportunity What business should you start? It depends on your expertise, plus how much time and money you’re able to invest. As you narrow your scope, you also want to be sure that your idea can actually make money. If you’re not sure what kind of business you want to run, use … Read more
Helps to define your company’s core values and goals Making a business plan can help you create consistent messaging regarding your clothing line’s primary objectives and fundamental values. Defining what your company stands for helps attract investors and also helps generate greater interest from top-tier managerial talent seeking a business model they can believe in. … Read more
Most business plans are structured very similarly to one another, regardless of industry. At first, writing a plan can seem daunting due to the many sections and subsections it contains, but the backbone of your presentation should focus on a few fundamentals. Now that you understand the basics of crafting a fashion brand business plan, … Read more
Overestimating growth and income projections Try to steer away from the temptation of writing overly rosy predictions about how your clothing line will perform in the market. This may seem like a good idea when presenting your plan to investors, but promising too much too quickly can put an enormous amount of stress on your … Read more
This guide will walk you through exactly how to create your grocery store business plan, carving out a path of success for your small business from the very beginning. 1. Conceive a Vision for Your Grocery Store The first step to creating your grocery store business plan is something you’ve probably already done — imagining … Read more