Designing a new volunteer program for a worthy cause is an exciting undertaking, but it takes a lot of time, resources, and dedication to make it work. You need a plan for assessment, a solid vision for your program, and a touch of creativity. So how do you craft a program that allows you to stand out among the crowd and excite your board members? Here are a few tips to … [Read more...]
Grow Your Business the Way Diamonds Grow, Before It’s Too Late
Regardless of what line of work you’re in, it seems like most business owners today have a similar daily routine: Coffee first, everything else second. Then, whenever possible, comes meditation or personal quiet time. Let’s of course fit in some work-out, or at least a solid attempt at one. A healthy breakfast is the natural next step. After all this, we’ll do a quick dive into … [Read more...]
How to Burnout-Proof Your Business as an Entrepreneur
Whether you're working your biz solo, have a small but mighty team, or have a multi-bajillion dollar net worth, being an entrepreneur isn't easy. As soon as you cross something off your to-do list, three more tasks quickly add up. Entrepreneurs consistently get things done; you create project plans, manage teams, set up interviews, and the list goes on - because as CEO of … [Read more...]
Struggling to Engage Employees? Here are 10 Ways to Engage
With all of today’s distractions, are you finding it difficult to engage employees at work? You’re not alone. Gallup’s Workforce Survey regularly finds that "[t]he majority of the U.S. workforce (51%) is not engaged. These employees are indifferent and neither like nor dislike their job.” Yet, as their leader, you want to engage employees to positively affect the … [Read more...]
How to Care for Yourself as an Entrepreneur
How are you caring for yourself? Self-care is one of the most significant things for us entrepreneurs to learn as we grow our businesses. And it's been one of the things that can keep us in alignment, which keeps us being successful and happy at the same time instead of pushing things away, forcing things, and feeling stressed out, anxious, and overwhelmed, especially as an … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Clear Diversity Statement in Tech Companies
Awareness around diversity and inclusion has experienced a huge surge in both the professional and public spheres in the past few years, and this rise is having a direct impact on how companies put together their internal policies. Recent data from Deloitte found a 32% increase in executives citing inclusion as a top business priority over the past three years. But … [Read more...]
3 Things that Will Make You the Top Franchise in Your Brand
Becoming top dog in your franchise brand. The choices are endless. From cleaning and fitness franchises, to fast food and relocation services, Forbes.com reports there are about 4,000 franchise systems in the United States alone. A qualified consultant walks you through the process of selecting a franchise that best suits you. The franchisor provides systems, tools, … [Read more...]
How Big Is It? Measuring the Impact of Change
Imagine this… as a project team member you know a change is coming, but you have no idea how big the change really is [scale and/or significance], and who will be impacted the most. The team begins to feel uneasy, and you think, there has to be a way to measure the impact of the change. And, you're right, a change impact assessment can help you answer the question: How … [Read more...]
PR Strategy Session: 6 PR Types to Leverage in Your PR Outreach
When planning a PR campaign, the best place to start is the finish — what do you want to gain from your outreach? What outcome would be the best for you and your brand? Your goals might include one or more of the following: More customers/sign-ups/sales More website views Better brand recall To inform the public about a launch or new product To position a … [Read more...]
The Most Engaging Way to Market Your Brand
We’re constantly bombarded with messages from marketers, advertisers, and publicists, but how much of it do we actually absorb or gain information from? Few professionals actually take advantage of video, which is one of the most effective ways to get your audience to connect with your message. Think about it. When you’re looking into buying a new product or hiring a … [Read more...]