Category: Development

Here’s what happens when entrepreneurs put serving others at the heart of their business. What could this mean for your entrepreneurial journey? We’re living in the golden age of entrepreneurship.  In 2023, nearly 5.5 million new businesses were started in the United States—the most ever in a single year. As more entrepreneurs bring new products, services, and brands to market, we can only expect that number to keep rising. But 70% of startups fail within their first 5 years—a testament […]

For leaders, growth is a pivotal part of running a successful business. But to achieve this, seizing opportunities is paramount. Why? It allows you to gain a competitive advantage, build a strong network, generate new customers, and ultimately, increase revenue.  At Cydcor, we foster a community of collaboration, innovation, and personal connections – all aspects that contribute to finding business opportunities. If you’re a seasoned business owner or just dipping your toes in entrepreneurship, knowing how to find said opportunities […]

Spend less time in meetings and STILL walk away with more clarity? These four tips will have you running great meetings in no time. It is famously said that “time is money,” and that couldn’t be more true for business leaders. Yet, time is frequently wasted in businesses, with one of the main culprits being meetings. Why? They are not being managed optimally. We have all experienced a meeting where the hour drags, talk meanders, and no one is sure […]

Partnership is everything in business. In our first thirty years, Cydcor has had the privilege of meeting people from around the world, developing relationships, and creating new opportunities for growth and success. Though we live in a digital world, so much of our networking has happened in person, one handshake at a time. Networking in person, especially as we become more accustomed to doing business online and over social media, can be a little nerve wracking when you’re just starting […]

At Cydcor, we’re in the people helping people business. That makes networking with our clients, community, and the independent ICL businesses in our network, central to what we do. Whether you’re just starting a career in business, or an entrepreneur trying to expand your horizons, you likely hold networking in just as high a regard! There was once a time when networking happened in university classrooms, social clubs, and even in the bar on Saturday night, but these days most […]

We contract with companies that are owned and managed by entrepreneurs – these entrepreneurs all have proven track records in sales and are who we choose to outsource campaigns on behalf of our clients with. These independent companies are constantly executing on innovative ideas and driving change. This story comes from one such company: Trig Inc., which adopted satellite technology to succeed at PRIDE in Columbus, Ohio. To succeed in entrepreneurship, you have to be open to change and be […]

It’s summer now – and you can probably look outside right now and see nature at its fullest. What was just some buds a few short months ago, are now plants in their complete brilliance. In our last two blogs we’ve been focused on growth: both for people starting a new career and for those looking to expand on their current role in the workplace. If you’ve been following along, you may be wondering what the final form of this […]

As spring ends and summer begins — you can probably look outside and see the leaves growing back onto the trees. Just as nature changes with the seasons, our career and professional journey can transform, too – if you allow it to happen! If you’re looking for a change in your career, either from unhappiness with your current job or a longing for something more fulfilling, now is a great time to do it. Just take some inspiration from the […]