In my last couple of blogs, I’ve discussed stress in the workplace. We’ve identified what is causing your stress and how your employer can help reduce stress in the office. Now, let’s talk about what you can do to reduce stress at work. www.HelpGuide.org is a great website to visit for guides to mental, emotional... Read More
It’s no surprise that college grads are looking for work. As we (finally) escape the bone-freezing chill of winter (for most of us at least) and enter the allergy-laden embrace of spring, we look to the horizon with the knowledge that college graduation season is just around the corner. And with it, the seasonal influx... Read More
Whether you watched the Oscars or not, by now everyone has heard about the big mistake. The last and most important Oscar for best picture was awarded in error to the wrong film. By the time the error was caught and corrected, two producers of the non-winning film had already given their acceptance speeches, and... Read More
Well it’s that time of year again, the sun is rising earlier, the days are getting longer, and spring is finally here. That also means the deadline for filing your taxes is quickly approaching. For some people, filing taxes can seem like a burden. Whether you owe money or not, here are three interesting facts... Read More
With an abundance of individuals using their mobile devices such as a cell phone, PDA or tablet device, for both personal and professional tasks, offering promotional products geared toward these “go-gadgets” is a sure fire way to make the most of your marketing dollar. Today, mobile gear reigns supreme, so it’s no wonder that branded... Read More
Two simple words that are the holy grail to millions of businesses. It is the defining ingredient for success or failure. People invest their futures and their blood sweat and tears, their time with family, their money, their dreams – all into having a business in the hopes of its success. But what truly makes... Read More
Let’s talk about what I call “calculator-itis.” My definition of “calculator-itis” is when business owners and sales reps continue to charge customers the same margins year after year without any routine, timely reviews. Continuing to charge customers the same margins over time doesn’t make sense because our value to customers grows as our expertise grows,... Read More
Have you ever been pulled into a team meeting to discuss a project and while the objectives are laid out and everyone leaves with an assignment, there is still some confusion as to each individual role? Before you know it, the team must meet again because some employees interpreted their task differently or the message... Read More
Budgets are tighter than ever during this tough economy, but it doesn’t mean you have to compromise your promotional efforts with ineffective promotional items you can procure on the cheap. It simply means you have to search for a company that can help you strategize lower cost methods that will help you achieve your goal... Read More
In my last blog post I discussed how a casual dress code is becoming more and more common in today’s workplace. The last key point I discussed was how having the ability to dress casually for work makes people feel more comfortable, which ultimately leads to an increase in motivation. In this blog post I... Read More
