The Age of Social Impact Entrepreneurship Is Upon Us
With so many challenges upon us, the business world is stepping up to address societal needs through creative, sustainable, and profitable strategies. Several organizations are taking positive action by addressing specific issues in their mission and vision statements — from diversity, equity, and inclusion; to sustainability; to literacy and education; to healthcare for the elderly,…
Read MoreAgile Working: What Is It and How Do You Do It?
Many businesses extoll the virtues of ‘agile’ working. But for those companies that have never encountered this term in practice, it can feel like some sort of mythical way of operating your business. Some believe that the term relates to flexible hours for staff, or hot desking, or even remote working. The fact is that…
Read MoreHow to Make Life Easier for Your Frontline Teams
Nearly 80% of the global workforce are frontline workers in hospitality, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and other professions where there isn’t a work-from-home option. These workers don’t spend the majority of their working hours sitting in front of a computer. Even as many employees and employers pivoted to use technology as working from home became necessary,…
Read MoreKnowledge of Construction Law Can Be a Huge Benefit to Your Business
When you’re caught up in a situation involving construction defects or construction disputes, having a sound understanding of construction law is important. Many parties can be involved in a construction dispute, and it is essential that they all have a working knowledge and understanding of construction law. If you own a high-value home, warehouse, storefront or…
Read More8 Simple Rules to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly
Running a small business is no easy task: juggling customer demands, inventory, employee schedules, and other tasks. But with the right tools and advice, you can get on top of your small business management and keep your business running smoothly. This blog post will discuss eight simple tips that will help you manage your small…
Read MoreWe Know How Influencer Marketing Works–And It’s Not About Celebrities
We know how influencer marketing works and we know why it works. Word of mouth continues to be the most powerful marketing tool available, which means influencer marketing is nothing new. In the past, we called it “endorsements,” usually by paid spokespeople like recognizable figures and celebrities. The only difference between the endorsements of yesteryear…
Read MoreTop Performers Do More Of This
I love learning what top performers do and what drives high levels of performance. As a result, I’m drawn to articles titled, “Top performers do this…,” of “X% of sales people doing this outperform everyone else….(And X is a stunningly big number.)” The “this…” varies, usually it’s tied to what the author is trying to…
Read MoreSocial Media is Key to Small Business Advertising
For small businesses, advertising generally isn’t optional — it can be vital for turning a fledgling independent business into an established, successful one. But as new advertising options emerge, it can be difficult to know which investments make sense, especially for newer businesses with more limited budgets. A new survey from Visual Objects — a portfolio website…
Read More5 Reasons Backup Power Is Critical for Your Business During Emergencies
Global energy demand continues to rise, and various challenges affect the total supply. This has resulted in significant outages in some cases. Emergency or backup power solutions are becoming more instrumental than ever for anyone that wants to thrive in today’s unpredictable landscape. Adverse events are happening within the United States borders and in Europe,…
Read MoreHow to Improve the Employee Experience
If you expect to effectively recruit and retain talent in this dynamic and evolving environment in which COVID-19 is not completely gone but has markedly waned, you simply must prioritize improving the employee experience. This is true no matter your company size or whether most of your employees are working remotely, are returning to worksites,…
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