Keep mission statements under 25 words with strong, specific language. Use action-oriented verbs, avoid generalities and ...

Many advisors are aware of the advantages of having a mission or vision statement for their businesses, says Mark Wardell, president of Wardell Professional Development Inc. in Vancouver. Yet few ...

I try not to be a party pooper, but family gatherings of any kind are my opportunity to get information. My family lives far apart from each other. Most still live in Liberia, a few in England, and ...

Your company mission is the North Star of your business, guiding each and every decision you make. Writing one, therefore, isn’t just about creating a clever slogan or summarizing your goals; it’s ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A lot goes into building a company before it ever makes a sale — from brainstorming the idea to developing a business plan and crafting a ...

There are a number of remarkably simple mistakes that almost all organizations make over and over again and which can be easily avoided You can save this article by registering for free here. Or ...

One of the best ways to ignite your career is to demonstrate commitment, says Fred Sievert, who carried his commitment to the presidency of New York Life Insurance Company. In his career, he developed ...

Accountability starts at the top, or it doesn’t start at all. If a company says it values experimentation, it should reward smart risks and accept failure as part of the process. Every few years, ...