UCS & Industry News
Entrepreneurs are often assumed to be motivated by passion, dreams or pure ego. While this is undoubtedly true for a great deal of entrepreneurs, others chose this path primarily to escape the struggles of the average working professional. In their eyes, the stress of running a business is nowhere near as agonizing as letting someone […]
Different employees have different reactions to work-related experiences. What draws a casual shrug from one employee might sap every ounce of motivation from another. Recognizing the potential effects of these experiences will help you understand why certain employees don’t seem to care about pleasing their customers or superiors. In this new piece for Forbes, UCS […]
Many successful people would likely admit that when they were younger, their most important skills did not feel like skills at all. As they advanced their careers, however, they realized that it wasn’t just knowledge or talent that made them good at their jobs. What initially appeared to be “common sense” or “acting naturally” turned […]
The unique environment of a small business can be alarming for someone who has only worked for larger companies. New employees may be so uncomfortable that they start to question whether this is the right place for them. Understanding the advantages of this new dynamic, however, will reveal an amazing opportunity for personal growth that […]
Small businesses are often caught off guard by how difficult it is to grow. When they examine what could be impeding their progress, it might not occur to them that the culprit is a management or business development tactic that was previously viewed as a strong point. What seems like a major advantage early on […]
The popularity of certain business tools or strategies suggests that they are mandatory for any business that wishes to stay relevant. But many businesses are able to grow by simply continuing to use the resources that have proven to work best for their audience or industry. They are wise to not give into the pressures […]
Two issues that are very close to our hearts here at UCS are charity and equality. We are always striving to help the less fortunate and give women the same opportunities for success as men. So, it’s no surprise that we were drawn to the remarkable efforts of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). In impoverished […]
Entrepreneurs tend to be very stubborn, especially when it comes to taking suggestions about new ideas. But some of the strategies that worked very well in the business’s early stages could have the opposite effect as the business grows. The business leader must therefore change his or her views on several areas of the business, […]
As helpful as the Internet can be, some small business leaders might say it has painted a rather unrealistic picture of their journey. This idealized perception has likely convinced many potential recruits that the average small business is extremely progressive and in no way conventional. They are in for a reality check, as the small […]
Knowing a lot about your industry and being great with numbers are extremely valuable skills for running a business. They may not, however, be particularly helpful in regards to managing a team or staying calm under pressure. These obstacles require a different set of skills, and they don’t always come naturally to entrepreneurs. In this […]
