Relationships Are Currency

From Entrepreneur Magazine

New contacts are the source of potential future business -- if you bother to start to cultivate a relationship with them. Read More

How Where You Sit In Your Office Impacts Your Productivity

From Fast Company Magazine

Bad behavior in the workplace is contagious. But a new study suggests that pairing workers together can boost productivity and profits. Read More

9 Ways For Marketers To Do Amazing Technical Things Without Knowing Code

From Kissmetrics Blog

As a marketer, you are always looking to do more with less. You may get the sense that technology can help you do better and you’re right. Follow along as I explain exactly how you can harness this force without writing a single line of code. Read More

Update on 2016 Conflict Minerals IPSA Audit Requirement

From Lawrence Heim, Elm Sustainability Partners

For the time being, it appears the the CY2016 IPSA trigger will be identical to CY2015 – the IPSA is necessary only when an issuer voluntarily chooses to classify a product as “DRC Conflict Free” or “not DRC Conflict Free” after due diligence. Read More

Two Major Studies of 2015 Conflict Minerals Filings Released

From Lawrence Heim, Elm Sustainability Partners

Bloomberg’s Emily Chasan published an article that provides an overview of the Source Intelligence and Dr. Chris Bayer’s analyses of the 2015 conflict minerals filings. Read More

Companies turning to 'reverse mentoring' to tap millennials' knowledge

From the Chicago Tribune

In boardrooms across the nation, "reverse mentoring" is taking root as baby boomer leaders seek out millennials to help them understand the latest in technology, social media and the fast-changing marketplace. Read More

As boomers retire, knowledge transfer is key

From the Chicago Tribune

Before veteran workers depart, it's crucial they pass along not just a rough outline of how they do their jobs or a filing cabinet stuffed with old manuals and reports but some of the deeper knowledge gained from years of experience. Read More

The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine Experts Recommend for Peak Productivity

There is a simple method that business consultant Ivy Lee taught his clients to increase their productivity. Read More

The Power of Small-Wins Selling

From Paul Reilly

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin

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Being Daring And Disruptive Is How Great Pioneers Conquer Their Industry

From Entrepreneur Magazine

In today’s complex world, disrupting an industry sector is part of every-day life and a critical component to survival for any business. Read More

There’s No Such Thing As an Average Business, Just Average Ways to Do Business

From Harvard Business Review

There is no such thing as an average or old-fashioned business, just average or old-fashioned ways to do business. The thrill of breakthrough creativity can be summoned in all sorts of industries and all walks of life if executives and entrepreneurs are prepared to reimagine what’s possible in their fields. Read More

10 Things Your Audience Hates About Your Presentation

From SlideShare

#1 - Long Introductions 

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How To Build a Business That Lasts 100 Years

From TED

Join strategist Martin Reeves as he shares startling statistics about shrinking corporate life spans and explains how executives can apply six principles from living organisms to build resilient businesses that flourish in the face of change. View Video

3 Techniques to Calm Yourself Before that Big Speech

From ragan.com

If delivering a presentation gives you the jitters, the willies or the dreaded heebie-jeebies, try these scientific approaches to chilling out so you can wow your audience. Read More

50 Horrible Cliches You Need to Stop Writing and Saying Right Now

From marketingprofs.com

Here's a look at the most annoying phrases and words being used at work, according to the following infographic. Read More

Every Product Is a Commodity

From Tom Reilly

All products are the same, except for the ways in which they are different.

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Do You Understand the Credit Department's Role in Cash to Cash Cycle?

From the Credit Management Association 

A company’s cash flow is dependent on a lot more than just credit policies and collections. Read More

The Advance Store Is Open

Advance Components has launched a newly redesigned website and online store. Read More 

To Innovate, Think Like a 19th Century Barn-Raiser

From Harvard Business Review

Barn-raising can serve as a model for successful new value creation in today’s hyper-connected world. Read More

The Advance Components Store is Open!

A Message From Advance Components

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