Communication is a vital business skill no matter what your business is. Whether you’re reaching out to a potential customer or communicating internally with co-workers, effective communication skills can mean the difference between success and failure for whatever it is you want to accomplish. In today’s modern business world, one of the biggest problems … Read more
When it comes to keeping employees engaged, benefits can go a long way. Sometimes a competitive salary is not enough. The Insured Retirement Institute found that only 27 percent of baby boomers are confident that they will have enough money to last through their retirement. If you can help your employees support their retirement planning, … Read more
Studying the characteristics of great leaders is useful because it allows us to define the traits that contribute to a leader’s success. There are several leadership styles and there is not one style that is better than another. However, in studying the qualities of successful leaders, patterns start to emerge. Think back to leaders … Read more
That time of year has already arrived. Tax season. Having a small business is already a challenge in itself. Ensuring you complete all the necessary documents and making sure your checks and balances are in place can be overwhelming. Add tax filing to the equation, it can be a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to … Read more
You often hear people claim how busy they are. How many of those people are productive? In fact, “busy” should not be what you are aiming for. Racing to check off as many things off your to-do list is not a measure of productivity. Productivity is about being effective and utilizing time management techniques to … Read more
With the rise in popularity of online marketing, many effective offline marketing methods are easily forgotten when marketing campaigns are planned. Most believe that digital marketing is the only way to get results. While this may be true for specific industries, some of the most proven marketing ideas happen offline. Whether your goal is branding, … Read more
Video has become one of the preferred ways to get information. Websites such as Udemy are offering online courses where participants can get education on a variety of topics at their convenience. How can companies leverage the power of video training for more complex topics where one on one instruction is needed and one-way communication … Read more
Millennials represent an increasing share of the workforce and a growing number now occupy senior positions. They are no longer tomorrow’s leaders but the leaders of today. How businesses connect and engage with this growing workforce is important for employee engagement. According to a Deloitte Millennial Survey, two in three Millennials expect to leave … Read more
Is there an App for that? Nowadays, no matter which industry you are in, chances are your consumers are expecting you to ease the transition between what you have to offer and the end user. Applications are a great tool that is becoming a vital step to your customer relationship management. However, building an app … Read more
The quest to increase productivity is a goal that remains a priority for many. I have downloaded free and paid apps and software with the intent to improve my efficiency. I was hoping to find the magic formula that would increase the effectiveness of my task management. I never even stopped to think how my … Read more
Companies spend countless hours and thousands of dollars to recruit and onboard a new employee. In fact, some studies (such as SHMR) predict that every time a business replaces a salaried employee, it costs six to nine months’ salary on average. With all that time and effort going into getting a new employee onboard, it … Read more
Why is the topic of Entrepreneurship so popular? The qualities one requires to have in order to be a successful Entrepreneur are several. It is not about skill, it is about much more than skill. Sacrifice, hard work and an unwavering determination for achieving greatness are required. The ability to face multiple set-backs but still … Read more
A New Year starts and you may be fired up into thinking that this year, you have it covered. You know the perfect resolution and this time, it will stick. Problem is, the year comes and goes and you think to yourself, “what happened to my resolution?” Then the New Year starts again and you … Read more
I remember listening to a speech from the CEO of my previous employer. He was new in his position and given the tough retail environment had a lot of challenges ahead of him. During his speech he mentioned how he reached out to his mentors for advice. This is one thing many female Entrepreneurs and … Read more
Employee retention is an important part of a company’s plan. Companies that develop strategies to keep their employees engaged, motivated, with an ongoing employee development plan, win more than those who don’t. Employee turnover is an expense that a company who wants to be healthy cannot overlook. One of the first steps in reducing employee … Read more