Richard Branson is a force of nature. In addition to being an actual knight, he is the founder of the Virgin Group, which now controls more than 400 companies. His net worth is $5 billion, which puts him seventh on a list of the wealthiest British billionaires. Plus, he’s known for being a compassionate boss …

Think of all the times in your business week you negotiate: with new hires and existing employees; with sales prospects and long-term clients; with vendors and suppliers. If you’re a business owner or leader, you need to know how to negotiate. This is non-negotiable. Here are the five most important negotiation skills you should focus …

Going to job interviews is often really scary, isn’t it? Well, mostly, it is scary because you are not quite sure what’s going to happen there. These 9 tips will help you prepare for everything. 9 Mistakes in interviews We are afraid of making mistakes, and that’s absolutely fine. However, fast growth only comes with …

Confidence has a hypnotic effect on people. The first time I recognized it was at a flamenco show in Barcelona a few years back. I was mesmerized by the performance of a beautiful full-figured middle-aged woman. I couldn’t keep my eyes off her as she danced. My friends and I eventually dubbed her “the most …

Small companies thrash the giants on service. Businesses with 10 employees often care for their customers better than those with thousands, greeting people at the door and sticking with them to answer questions and fetch different sizes or options. Staff members are encouraged to solve individual problems creatively. And they are considerate of customers’ time: …