The term “going green” is defined as utilizing knowledge and practices that lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions, which result in the protection of the environment and the sustainability of natural resources. A green company will reap benefits that are reflected not only in the community environment but also company’s budget. Although going green may appear… Read more →
Does your company have a board of directors? For companies that are not publicly traded, there is no legal obligation to create a board of directors or advisory board. Often, new startups come right out of the gate with a board of directors built-in, full of mentors, advisors, and investors/VC guidance, but some middle-market and large companies are seeing… Read more →
The economy has growth, and the job market is better now than it has been in years. Finding top talent has never been an easy proposition, but with startup companies filled with perks like indoor basketball courts and catered lunches, and the salaries afforded by larger companies, how do you compete? The National Center for the Middle Market said that… Read more →
As an established business, a growth strategy should always be in place. While maintaining current business health is a requirement for future sustainability, a clear plan for future growth and the areas in which you might grow is needed from the outset to ensure consistent growth over the long term with small steps. Obviously some growth needs more than… Read more →
Everyone knows that success in a professional career can often hinge on networking. There is no price tag that can be put on having connections in business, not just for potential job opportunities, but for feedback, support, or potential business partners or connections you may professionally want later on. Just think of it like a tightrope walker. The wider your… Read more →
As you probably already know, communication is one of the biggest common denominators between people who are successful. You can be a brilliant strategist, an expert at streamlined workflow, or the most detail-oriented person in the room, but that isn’t all it takes to be successful in business. You also need to be a confident and concise speaker. Other people… Read more →
Often times, a job hunt in a professional environment can be grueling, exhausting, and depending on the circumstances of your current job, urgent. Even with great connections and a stellar resume, a professional trying to find the right fit can struggle for months with a job search. But this doesn’t mean that you should take the first thing that comes… Read more →
It’s very easy when you are employed and busy to let old professional contacts slip away. Past colleagues, bosses, and business relationships get put on the back burner. It’s natural. But now you’re in the job market again, looking for the perfect opportunity, and you’ve realized that it’s been months, maybe years since you’ve been in touch with your former… Read more →
Motivational dynamics in a modern workplace have changed drastically with new working requirements, labor laws, and different worker expectations. Recent research explains the most important change has been the rise in the importance and weight of emotional (or intrinsic) rewards with the decline of of material (or extrinsic) rewards. Where did the popularity of intrinsic rewards come from, and… Read more →
I know it is only October but it’s never too early to start preparing for the next steps in your business. 2016 is right around the corner and it’s important to keep your eye on the prize when it comes to setting your business, your employees, and yourself up for success. Time to get everyone excited for wrapping up the year strong and starting the next one even strong. In this article you’ll find a few tips that i’ve found quite helpful and very important. Read more →