The worrying that always precedes a change When a new CEO or manager is hired into a company, for a while lots of energy flows from the top and new ideas seem to be generated daily. It is one reason not to fear the unknown when upper level management long in place turns over, often […]
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5 Ways to Optimize Warehouse Communications
When it comes to logistics networks, like warehouses, it can be difficult to keep track of all the moving pieces. From inventory management to distribution, a warehouse’s success relies greatly on effective communication. Unfortunately, with many warehouses spanning more than 25,000 square feet, traditional communication methods are no longer applicable. Warehouses previously were less than […]
6 Ways to Prepare Your Company for the Future of Work
It’s time to take the drudgery and dread out of work at your business. You don’t like it, millennials won’t put up with it, and current productivity levels at work continue to decline. Only 32 percent of American workers are even engaged at work today. Most workers are still rushing to retirement, where they hope to escape […]
Surprise! How to Pick Up on a Trend
One of the truths about marketing is that our work often hints at or takes advantages of cultural trends that are on the rise. I love that we get to leverage emerging shifts and mine them for the truths they contain. They’re like a little surprise waiting for us around the corner. But to do […]
Do This for Your Employees and See 3 Major Costs Plummet
When it comes to your business, there’s one thing you need to think about above all else: your employees. That’s never been truer than in the climate we currently live in. In 2018 it was reported that self-employment was rising in the UK—but why? Well, aside from being your own boss, it would appear that […]
How to Beat the Odds and Build Big Data Projects That Work
By now, there’s little doubt that small businesses must adopt data-driven strategies to thrive in the modern economy. That imperative has driven many to rush headlong into big data projects, only to see them devour scarce resources and deliver few measurable results. They’re not alone. According to one Gartner analyst, 85% of all big data […]
Types of Outsourcing: How to Choose the Best Solution for Your Business
To stay competitive, more businesses than ever are turning to outsourcing. These businesses know that leveraging one or more types of outsourcing helps them: Execute and innovate faster. From 2016 to 2018, Deloitte saw an increase from 20% to 49% in the number of organizations moving to outsourced providers as they innovate. Source top talent with the right […]
Important Work Automation Forms to Consider
Businesses are undergoing dramatic transformations with the advent of AI and automation. The very fabric of the workplace is being transformed by the implementation of different types of automation systems. The technological changes are designed to perform routine and repetitive duties, augment human activities, and in some cases replace humans altogether. The implementation of workforce […]
Why You Should Hire a Franchise Attorney
You did it! You finally found the golden franchise opportunity perfect for you. But not so fast; before you make it official, there’s one crucial thing you have to do first. That’s protect yourself legally, and the only way to do that is to hire an experienced franchise attorney. Many prospective franchisees we’ve spoken to […]
PEOs: What They Are and Why Your Global Business Needs Them
Business is more global than ever, and it’s not just huge corporations expanding overseas. Small and medium sized businesses have options for global expansion that were unheard of a few short years ago. Today, any company can be a multi-national, with a presence in any number of foreign countries. A Global PEO (Professional Employer Organization) […]
