Sales in a creative business isn’t about slick scripts or manipulative tactics. At its core, sales is simply the art of helping people feel seen, heard, and understood. When your clients feel that way, saying “yes” becomes a natural next step. It may require you to become a bit of a detective along the way. […] The post The Marriage of Sales and Psychology: Turning “Maybe” Into “Yes” appeared first on 17hats Blog.| 17hats Blog
Catch up now on Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3: Let’s talk about the one thing every small business owner wrestles with: pricing. Many entrepreneurs charge based solely on the service they deliver—time, labor, or deliverables. But the most successful, growth-oriented business owners understand a key truth: It’s not just what you deliver. It’s […] The post Part 4: The Growth Formula – Service + Experience = Value appeared first on 17hats Blog.| 17hats Blog
I love 17hats and could not be where I am in my business nor serve my clients as well without it. To see more about how it changed my business, head over here. Today, I want to get personal about what 17hats has done for my family. Our Family Values Over 25 years ago, when […] The post What 17hats Has Given Me appeared first on 17hats Blog.| 17hats Blog
Catch up now on Part 1 & Part 2: Now that you have eliminated mental roadbumps in part two, it’s time to focus on one of the most overlooked parts of running a business: how you communicate. Great communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about saying the right things, in the right way, at the right […] The post Part 3: Clarity in Communication – Every Message Needs a CTA appeared first on 17hats Blog.| 17hats Blog
Catch up by reading Part 1: 5 Ways to Optimize Your Business for Growth Now that your messaging is clear and your ideal client knows who you are and what you do, it’s time to address the next hurdle: getting them to say yes. Too often, we lose potential clients—not because they’re uninterested, but because […] The post Part 2: Remove the Mental Roadblocks – Simplify How Clients Start Working with You appeared first on 17hats Blog.| 17hats Blog
Growing your business doesn’t require overhauling everything—it starts with optimizing what you already have. If you’re a service-based business owner looking to scale sustainably, this 5-part blog series will walk you through key areas where small, intentional changes can make a big impact. Over the next five posts, we’ll dive into actionable strategies to: Whether […] The post Part 1: 5 Ways to Optimize Your Business for Growth appeared first on 17hats Blog.| 17hats Blog
The FT EMBA Ranking 2025 reads like a map of Asia’s growing power in management education. Nine of the top eleven programmes have a campus or partnership in Asia - most prominently China - signalling a geographic rebalancing of influence at the senior-executive level. The post Asia Ascends: The 2025 FT EMBA Ranking And The Shift To The East appeared first on Bluesky Thinking.| Bluesky Thinking
We are pleased to announce that the School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China, and Rabat Business School, International University of Rabat, Morocco, have successfully obtained EQUIS accreditation for the first time. Warm congratulations to both institutions on joining the global community of EQUIS-accredited schools. Alfons Sauquet, Quality Services &… The post School of Economics and Management, UCAS, and Rabat Business School receive fir...| EFMD Global Blog
If you ask a group of MBA, MiM or exec ed candidates what matters most to them when choosing a business school, the answers come quickly: post-graduation salary, career progression, international mobility, perhaps achieving the specific goals they’ve set for themselves. But how often does a prospective student, or even an alumnus say, “I’m choosing this school because of its research output”? Almost never.| Bluesky Thinking
Education is critical in preparing people for a career in business. It is essential for business success. Here are the ways education can improve your business| Techie Loops
Business education insight: Discover what students want from their online programmes and remain competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.| EFMD Global Blog
The 2025 EFMD Executive Development Conference brought together the executive education community in Stockholm to reflect on how leaders and institutions can build resilience, translate knowledge into action, and uphold human-centred leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. Hosted by the Stockholm School of Economics, the event also honoured the Excellence in Practice Award winners and… The post Navigating the now: Highlights from the 2025 EFMD Executive Development Conference ap...| EFMD Global Blog
Imperial College London, the Creating Value Alliance and Customer Value Foundation are delighted to host the 8th Global Conference on Creating Value, 19 – 20 November 2025. At a time of rapid transformation in business ecosystems, the conference brings together business leaders, policy makers and academics to discuss strategies for creating and realising value. The… The post Invitation to the 2025 Global Conference on Creating Value appeared first on EFMD Global Blog.| EFMD Global Blog
Digital strategy is a defining challenges for business schools worldwide & has become central to how they deliver impact in teaching, research, and engagement.| EFMD Global Blog
Inspiring Female Founders at Oxford highlights women entrepreneurs, their journeys, and mentorship opportunities to support the next generation of leaders.| EFMD Global Blog
Wilfred Mijnhardt, Policy Director General at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) on strategic impact narratives.| EFMD Global Blog
A memorable event in London reunited 4 top UK business schools to champion gender parity in Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes.| Cambridge Judge Business School
Stop falling in love with leads and start protecting your pricing, time, and process. Learn 3 strategies to qualify clients for your business.| 17hats Blog
The Dean of Lucas College & Graduate School of Business, San Jose State University shares that passion, authenticity, honesty and helping others to progress are vital for creating a fulfilling career.| Bluesky Thinking
Robots in the workplace damage employees’ mental wellbeing, finds new research from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). So, what can be done?| Bluesky Thinking
78% of global business schools now include AI as part of their curriculum according to the latest data from GMAC... what's stopping the rest?| Bluesky Thinking
Enhancing the synergy between educational methods and AI is essential for unlocking the full potential of AI tools in business education.| EFMD Global blog
Interview with Hannah Holmes, Dean of the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. Find out more about her vision for the school.| EFMD Global blog
The annual survey of global corporate recruiters was conducted and published recently by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).| EFMD Global blog
Said Elfakhani is Academic Director of the EMBA and the Director for MBA programmes at the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at AUB.| EFMD Global blog
Riccardo Ocleppo, who studied at top business schools talks about the education institution OPIT that he created after business school.| EFMD Global blog
The twin transition is the simultaneous evolution of digital and green transformations intertwined with geopolitical and demographic shifts.| EFMD Global Blog
Micro-credentials are becoming a more and more sought-after form of lifelong learning to incorporate at universities. Discover what they are.| EFMD Global Blog
