Our guest blog post comes from Royal Raidle, Senior Business Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo and a participant in our upcoming banking panel at our April 27 Equinox Focus Event. ————————————- Small business owners continue to show growing confidence in the economic recovery. That’s according to the most recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index survey conducted... View Article
Our guest blog post this week comes from Ron Raport, Vice President and Business Banking Officer at Columbia Bank. Ron will also be one of our panelists at our April 27 Equinox Focus Event. ————————— One of my best friends loves to give me grief about being a banker. And sometimes we bankers deserve all... View Article
I am hearing from virtually all clients and colleagues that business is improving, that opportunity is presenting itself, and businesses are jumping on board to capitalize on it. But many businesses still struggle with the “capital” part of capitalizing on these opportunities. Banks of virtually every size and scope consistently say they have money to... View Article
Our guest blog post this week comes from Michael Pearce, founder of Focused on Revenue, a firm that transforms sales teams and accelerating revenue. ————————————- On a recent dive I was struck by the similarities between diving and business today. May sound like a stretch to you, but stick with me for a moment. As... View Article
Selling is a tricky and difficult activity for most of us. I am currently participating in a sales training program with Seica Systems through BizEnrich and am learning a lot about the process of selling and, more importantly, the process of buying. As owners, we are a key factor in the “selling” part of the... View Article
Our guest blog post this week comes from Resourceful HR‘s Kim J. Kimbell, SPHR, CCP. Kim works with businesses to enhance communication channels by creating and implementing effective, company-wide programs including orientation, communications plans, supervisor reviews, employee attitude surveys and employee resource guides. ————————– When you receive an envelope with the return address “Equal Employment Opportunity... View Article
Administrative Agencies are government bodies that are empowered to direct and supervise the implementation of particular laws. These agencies are often appointed by governmental authority such as the President of the United States, Congress, or a state constitution or legislature; but an agency does not necessarily report to the government. Certain agencies, such as the... View Article
Our guest blog post comes from Bert Holeton, Founder and President of The Mastermind Group, a network of master consultants with expertise and proven results in all areas of business. Bert will lead our January 26 Equinox Focus program on “Evaluating Capacity in Your Organization.” ————————– Ask a businessperson about capacity, and you’re likely to... View Article
Our guest blog post comes from Julia Robinson, Managing Partner at Steller Solutions, a consultancy that partners with organizations to improve profitability, lower operating costs, and develop loyal customers. ——————— What’s the link between sales, profitability targets and capacity planning? How do you grow your sales, optimize capacity and maintain the level of quality and... View Article