If you’re a fan of science-fiction dramas, you’ve likely seen the Netflix original series Black Mirror. The series is composed of stand-alone episodes that explore what Rotten Tomatoes refers to as ‘our collective unease with the modern world… exploring themes of modern techno-paranoia.’ However, the latest season has spurred an unintended kind of drama —a... View Article
September has arrived and those with kids are getting back into the school routine. Your employee’s schedules and mindsets may have shifted to new schedules and priorities. For many, these shifts are subtle – maybe a day off or a slightly later start time – while for others the preparation for back to school creates... View Article
While I was abroad the past two years, Thanksgiving was a particularly special holiday. It is a day that is uniquely (North) American; and although other cultures are aware that we celebrate this day, there exists some curiosity around its meaning and its customs. I found a special connection in sharing our family’s favorite holiday... View Article
Messages of gratitude have filled my life recently and their impact on me has been such that I wanted to share them so you might also find a tidbit of gladness! I just finished reading the book “Pollyanna” by Eleanor H. Porter with my daughter. You may have read it as a child or seen... View Article
It may seem overly simplistic to say that a few succession planning steps can secure your business’ future, but really, they can — especially if you think about your business’ future as its success beyond your presence in the company. Needless to say, your departure from the company is inevitable – whether voluntary (as in... View Article
Blog written by Dave Mantel, ACME Sales Development Just Stop That! Yes… THAT! Cut it out already! I’m talking about falling in love – falling in love with people who appear to be able to sell. You do it over and over and aren’t getting results. You meet them, begin the dance, fall in love, bring... View Article
Blog written by Lauren Burgon, Equinox Business Law Group With news stories nearly every day about delays and changes to Healthcare Reform, employers may be unsure which provisions are still scheduled to go into effect in 2014. For employers already offering coverage to their employees, the following changes are still on-schedule: September 23, 2013- Updates... View Article
Blog written by Managing Attorney, Michelle Bomberger Growth in business is always good, right? No matter what, when you see the revenues increasing, it’s a good thing. Well, no. As we learned last month, there’s “good” revenue and “bad” revenue which means that just because top line revenue is growing doesn’t mean the company is... View Article
Blog written by Elizabeth Harris, President of Resultist Consulting, www.resultist.com Building revenue can be a good thing or it can be disastrous. Done well it can lead to long term business success. When it goes wrong it can lead to many undesirable consequences. The key to successful revenue growth is ensuring that your revenue is... View Article