Trick or Treat? Today we have 2 tricks to bring your business back from the Walking Dead. If you remember anything, remember this: strong work family = strong business Access the situation What changes have you made in your business since the culture of your staff changed? How have those changes affected your employees?…
Each year, companies search for new ways to acknowledge their employees’ contributions around the holidays. Whether this manifests itself as a Christmas bonus or a company party, there are many ways to show your gratitude for coworkers during the most wonderful time of the year. However, in a virtual office, gathering everyone together in a festive celebration…
For most businesses, the telephone plays an important role in daily operations. Businesses need the telephone to make phone calls to vendors, clients, customers and business associates. It also opens a line of communication for customers or clients to reach your business during normal business hours. While email, social media and text messaging has replaced…
Popular social media site Pinterest now has 70 million users worldwide. Pinterest, an online Pinboard that lets you organize and share things you love. It also just happens to be one of the fastest growing website in the world with more than 5MM active monthly users, and doubling in growth almost every month. At first, Pinterest’s…
When it comes to managing your entrepreneur life, most people recommend that you look for balance. However, the mere thought of perfect balance can seem impossible and often overwhelming to some. Attempting balance can actually create more stress rather than offer a viable solution. Could a mind shift offer the solution? It may be time…
What are your plans for the long holiday weekend? With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday we thought we would offer a few ideas for places you could enjoy with friends and family this holiday. Take in the Fireworks: What is the Fourth of July without fireworks? Common hot spots for fireworks include Channelside, Plant…
With most business being done digitally, you might think business cards aren’t necessary anymore. But, a business card is really a map to opportunity. What are the essential elements of a good business card? What should be on it? How should it be designed? What should be left off? Outlined below are some things to…
If you have been considering starting a virtual business, you may be wondering what types of things you will need to set up shop. Before you compose a long list of supplies, equipment and software you need to purchase there are really just 5 main things you need to start and run your virtual business.…
Virtual office, brick and mortar or eBay store – whatever type of business you are operating, difficult clients are a given. Regardless of your customer service expertise or how trained and experienced your staff is, at some point you will have to deal with unhappy clients. Dealing with problem clients is even more complicated when…
Celebrating holidays can help break up the monotony of a standard work schedule. This week, many companies will observe St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s national day that holds a special place in the heart of everyone who enjoys parades and the color green. Turning the holiday into an office celebration is easy and can be a…