Culture Council

The e-commerce landscape has evolved rapidly in recent years as more and more “shoppable” digital platforms emerge. Instead of only being able to make online purchases on a company’s website or Amazon page, consumers can also buy products directly through popular social media apps like Instagram or Facebook. Though there …

In the entertainment business, it all starts with a story. It’s like the foundation of a house. If you don’t choose the right materials or shape and size of your foundation for that house, that house will fall down. Think of web series as TV for the internet. What Story …

A harmonious, well-lived life is marked by a sense of purpose and meaning. We are encouraged to strive for balance — work-life balance and mind-body balance. However, our world today has become less about balance and more about “inflow.” We spend more time than ever at our computers or on …

I’m often asked for advice or input in how to be a better leader. It’s a question I ask myself all the time. In exploring a path of personal growth and learning, we should always seek to improve ourselves and our communities. Here are five lessons I’ve learned as an …

Hiring for any position is rarely an easy task, and it can be even more difficult when you’re filling a customer-facing role. Not only does the person you hire need to be a match for your company culture, but they also need the right personality and skills to effectively represent …

Years ago, my great-grandfather had a foundry. One of the items they made for a particular client was custom ravioli plates for a local shop in New York. Their client, the local shop owner, had taken great risk in commissioning the ravioli plates. Would they even sell? It turns out, …

Classic rock and roll means being authentically who you are, flipping the bird to “the man,” and, more often than not, looking like a rebel. Tattoos and black leather, silver studs and red cherries, and liquor and guitars — that’s what rock stars are made of. If you’re part of …

In the United States, there are32.5 million small businesses, which employ 46.8 percent of the private workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. In 2020, the five-year survival rate of new businesses was 48.8 percent. Even if you are full of integrity, optimism, drive and transparency, success often takes …

Being a wedding DJ is more than pressing play. Why? Well, couples can hit play on their phones and have a Spotify playlist blasting on a venue’s speaker systems. With music being readily available through streaming services, DJs can up their game and provide a unique experience for couples and …

Building an online presence across multiple social media platforms, websites and search engines is essential for any modern business. However, being a part of the digital realm also opens you up to online complaints from unhappy customers. It can be difficult to know how to handle a negative review in …