Infographic of Interest: The Happiness Factor

Business owners work enthusiastically and tirelessly to grow their businesses.  Still, how happy are business owners?  

Take a good look at the infographic below to see survey results from an online marketing company showing a "happiness matrix."

How Happy Are Small-Business Owners?  (Infographic)

Photo courtesy:  Chelsea Gabriel

Article of Interest: Women CEOs Share Tips On Building Successful Businesses

What does it take to build a successful business besides discipline, smarts and enthusiastically giving 100 percent?  Four Schaumburg, Illinois women business owners share their advice on how to overcome challenges such as gender, ethnic, and racial stereotypes, balancing work-life priorities, and mentoring future women entrepreneurs and leaders.

Read the entire article:  Women CEOs share tips on building successful businesses

Photo courtesy:  Alosh Bennett

Article of Interest: How to Uncover Your Next Game-Changing Idea

Do your employees have hundreds of ideas but never get to talk about them?

In every office, there are untold numbers of great ideas that never get heard, let alone put into action. Use these techniques to uncover your company's next game-changing idea.

How to Tease Out Great Ideas From Every Person On Your Team

Photo courtesy:  Doug Waldron

Event of Interest: 10th Annual WPO Chicago Summit 2013!