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                                 Dec2010 Ways Your Business Can Get a Jump on the New Year Dec2010 Ways Your Business Can Get a Jump on the New YearThe new year is right around the corner, and we think you’ll agree that 2017 is the year for your business to dominate in its field! Here are ten strategies that you can use to take your business to the next level in the new year: 1. Review last year… Read More >>
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                                 Dec13High Tech Solutions for Common Workplace Problems Dec13High Tech Solutions for Common Workplace ProblemsWe come across workplace problems with simple solutions all the time. Challenges like “I don’t want to send out an email during off hours - but I really want to get this email sent off before I forget” or “half of my office works from home, and we are all… Read More >>
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                                 Dec8Give Your Employees Real Inspiration Dec8Give Your Employees Real InspirationThe holiday season and the doldrums of winter can make it tough for employees - and for you - to stay motivated. There is only so much a “Hang In There” poster or another motivational statement can do to keep employees excited and interested in their work. Instead of providing… Read More >>
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                                 Nov15Five Ways to Keep Employees Productive – In Spite of the Holidays Nov15Five Ways to Keep Employees Productive – In Spite of the HolidaysBetween family visits, holiday parties, shopping, and children back at home, the holidays are a tough time to keep employees productive. However, there is hope! Here are five simple actions you and your management team can do this season to keep your team productive. 1. Encourage single tasking. Distractions like… Read More >>
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                                 Nov8Executive How To: Effective Time Management Nov8Executive How To: Effective Time ManagementTime management is a common challenge that most executives face on a daily basis. Running a company is no simple task, and it can feel like you have a million thing to do as a matter of urgency. Because you only have 24 hours in a day - and we… Read More >>
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                                 Oct25Seven Strategies for Holiday Hiring Oct25Seven Strategies for Holiday HiringMany companies need extra help during the holiday season. Here in Portland, OR, chimney sweeps, roofing companies, and retail stores all usually need to hire extra hands throughout the chillier season. Hiring temporary employees for the holidays has its own set of challenges. They need to be able to run… Read More >>
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                                 Oct11Get Your Marketing On Point Oct11Get Your Marketing On PointLeaves are changing, and everyone is gearing up for the holidays. That means it’s time to get your marketing ready for the new season. Many businesses are offering holiday deals, providing clients with discounts, and preparing festive social media content this year. You may be doing the same things. So… Read More >>
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                                 Sep20Seven Techniques for Office Organization Sep20Seven Techniques for Office OrganizationThere are so many methods of office organization. Just Google “Office Organization Tips” and you’ll see over a thousand tips (with pictures!) on Pinterest alone. Instead of giving you an overwhelming number of strategies and ideas, here are seven methods that we have seen work for business owners. 1. Organize… Read More >>
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                                 Aug30How Successful Companies Get Through Hard Times Aug30How Successful Companies Get Through Hard TimesWith the elections coming up, many business owners are expressing concern that the market will change and their currently successful company will begin to fail. Though many such executives are continuing to succeed, they have this low-grade worry in the back of their minds that some external influence will tear… Read More >>
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                                 Aug23The Ten Best Ways to Praise Employees Effectively Aug23The Ten Best Ways to Praise Employees EffectivelyHave you ever been complimented with a generic “you’re doing a great job”? This praise normally comes from someone who has no idea what it is you are working on. How does that type of recognition make you feel? We are guessing that it doesn’t make you feel all that… Read More >>
 
                        