Practical Ways To Increase Your Bottom Line

Posted by Luke ImslandPosted on June 1, 2021Money & Metrics

The goal of every business is to increase the net earnings, profit, or bottom line. Successful businesses are always looking for ways to improve their business without having to sacrifice the quality of their product, service, etc. There are practical strategies to increasing your bottom line to be sure consumers choose your product and you reap the maximum benefit.  Pricing … Read More

Consequences of Heavy Workload on Employees

Posted by Jennifer MonkPosted on May 24, 2021Recruitment & Retention

In the past year, businesses have been stretched thin to stay afloat amidst the pandemic. Employees have been expected to do more than ever before, to make up for the budget cuts most organizations faced. People, who are already stressed from their home lives, are feeling additional stress at work. Some of the consequences of heavy workload on employees are … Read More

When Should Employee Bonuses Be Deployed?

Posted by Steve BradyPosted on May 3, 2021Money & Metrics, Recruitment & Retention

Bonuses can be used to reward employees for achieving a certain goal or completing a specific project. They can also be given to employees who have outperformed in their position over a certain period of time. A bonus is a great reminder to an employee that you value their efforts and may even make them more loyal to your company. … Read More

When Doing Business the “Old Fashioned Way” May Be Best

Posted by Kent StockPosted on April 21, 2021Leadership, Marketing & Selling, Operations & Processes, Uncategorized

Before 2020, people were focused on doing business with the least amount of interpersonal communication and at the fastest pace possible. Consumers and organizations alike were so busy focusing on the next task, nobody was concerned with making connections. Once citizens were forced to stay home, limit interactions, and slow down, there was a shift. People want human connection. People … Read More

The First Rule of Your Organization Needs to Be Trust

Posted by Scott WegmannPosted on April 14, 2021Leadership, Operations & Processes

Relationships, whether personal or professional, are built on trust. This is true in business for employee relationships as well as customer relationships. Employees need to trust each other and their superiors, and consumers need to trust the brands in which they invest. The rule of trust builds a foundation for a successful business, and you can build trust through transparency, … Read More

Why Integrity is Everything in Business

Posted by Luke BradyPosted on April 2, 2021Leadership, Operations & Processes, Recruitment & Retention, Uncategorized

Imagine working for or supporting a dishonest company or organization. As an employee, you might feel uneasy, and as a customer you might feel duped. These are the feelings that can arise when a business does not value integrity. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, according to Oxford Languages. A company that upholds this … Read More

Using Storytelling in Business

Posted by Steve BradyPosted on March 23, 2021Marketing & Selling

Strong storytelling is so important in business. This story tells consumers who you are and why they should buy from you. A good brand story can create and inspire those in the company as well as potential consumers to go with you for their needs or share the message of your brand. Continue reading to learn more about how to … Read More

The Advantages of being a Good Writer in Business

Posted by Jennifer MonkPosted on March 16, 2021Operations & Processes

Writing may not seem critically important in everyday business operations, but it actually plays a bigger role than you realize. Having skills as a writer in business can put you leaps and bounds ahead of those in your industry. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of being a good writer in your business. Effective Communication Corresponding with employees, partners, … Read More

How to Effectively Manage Employees at all Levels

Posted by Matt GoerdtPosted on March 9, 2021Leadership

Managing employees can be difficult regardless of the size of your business. There are key ideas that those who manage others should implement from day one of them being in charge. Continue reading to learn how to effectively manage your employees. Be an Effective Communicator As the leader of your business or organization, having good communication skills is pivotal to … Read More

Why Training is Everyone’s Responsibility

Posted by Melissa SchumannPosted on March 2, 2021Leadership, Marketing & Selling, Operations & Processes, Recruitment & Retention, Uncategorized

A successful organization starts with the proper training of employees. Training employees ensures every employee knows what is expected and knows how to avoid errors–making the company more efficient. In order to train employees properly, everyone in the company needs to be involved in the process. If everyone is involved in training new employees, it will increase positive company culture … Read More

Retaining Quality Talent – Why Do They Really Need to Stay?

Posted by Kevin ElsburyPosted on February 23, 2021Leadership, Operations & Processes, Recruitment & Retention

If you ever wonder how your top employees feel about your organization, do not wait until they leave for another position to ask. Retaining quality talent can be a difficult task for organizations because it is a reflective process that takes time. Ultimately, it could also end up costing money at first, but you could gain it back in the … Read More

How to Attract Ideal Customers and How to Keep Them

Posted by Luke ImslandPosted on February 16, 2021Leadership, Marketing & Selling, Money & Metrics

The success of an organization ultimately depends on the customers. The employees, culture, and leadership might contribute to this, but ultimately you cannot sustain a business without customers. Ideal customers may vary, but the strategies to attract them apply to most organizations. You will need to identify your ideal customer, and then use various marketing strategies to attract those customers. … Read More