How Can Businesses Get Behind the Paris Agreement?
Scientists are predicting a rise in global CO2 levels this year for the first time since 2013 posing the question of whether or not actions are being taken to combat climate change. Despite the Paris Agreement and targets being in place for emission reduction by 2020, a rise in CO2 levels is expected this year.…
Read MoreContinuing the Cycle: How to Develop the Skills of Future Leaders
In our last article, we discussed building your change management plan. Now let’s discuss how to continue the cycle and develop the skills of future leaders. Maintaining Strong Leadership – Building from Within In my experience as a leadership expert, an organizational culture that reflects your vision and values as a leader is sustained over time only through the internal…
Read MoreThey’re Talking About You on Social Media
I think it’s probably the understatement of our generation to say that the troika of the computer, Internet, and social media has completely changed the way everyone does business. Even if you own a single location, Mom and Pop shop – the Internet and social media touch your business. Whether you engage there or not.…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know: Registration State vs. Filing State
Every year that goes by, the world seems to get smaller. For anyone in the business realm, expanding out of your area can be as simple as hopping online or creating a website. When that expansion tempts franchises in the states, it’s not as simple as adding a new tab to the website. It’s important…
Read MoreIs Your SME Aware of These 4 Vital Areas of Employment Law
There are many areas that need to be taken into account when making sure your SME is running successfully. Factors such as customer satisfaction, profit margins and stock control all need to be monitored and are seldom overlooked, but employment law can be. This complex area is, however, paramount to the effective running of an…
Read MoreHow to Streamline the HR Process Using Technology
There can be no doubt that over the last two decades, technology has entirely changed the way that most companies do business. Indeed, most firms would struggle to continue operating if their technology was suddenly to become unavailable. Some aspects of commerce such as accounting are quite obviously synergistic with technology. But when it comes…
Read More6 Management Mistakes That Will Kill Employee Motivation
I was talking to an elementary school teacher the other day who works for a major school district. While there are many things she likes about her job, her list of complaints was pretty long. It made me wonder how many small business owners are making these same type of management mistakes. She told me…
Read More3 Key Reasons Digital Marketing is Vital for Success
As more and more people habitually use internet services in their daily lives, the importance of digital marketing naturally becomes increasingly important for business success. While traditional forms of media are still a big part of the advertising world, most organizations big and small have quickly realized why an online promotional strategy is so effective…
Read More7 Reasons You Should Care About Your Brand Voice
I’ll bet you don’t think about your organization’s brand voice every day! Well, that’s OK… if you think about it sometime. Whether your organization is small, mid-sized, or an enterprise, its brand voice is on display every day in every internal and external marketing communications channel it uses. Today, it’s especially important in content marketing channels. No pressure, right?…
Read MoreHow to Make a Small Problem into a Big One
Allowing small problems to escalate into big ones is simple. Just ignore the signs for long enough and the job is done. It takes far more energy to review regularly the key performance indicators you’ve established for each individual and yourself. But a small excursion caught early and corrected saves massive corrective resources later. Take…
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