Manage Your Schedule Effectively for Success
Decreasing Stress
August 30, 2012
How to Manage your schedule effectively to overcome the constant struggle with your boss’s calendar. Many professionals feel that scheduling even a single appointment is a battle they’re destined to lose. Is your team constantly juggling meetings, missing follow-ups, and experiencing frustration due to calendar constraints? If so, you’re not alone—and there’s a solution. Why […]
How to Eliminate Workflow Bottlenecks for Team Success
Communication
June 12, 2012
When you eliminate workflow bottlenecks, you’re setting your business up for smoother operations and long-term growth. As your team and company evolve, workflow imbalances naturally occur, leading to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Work can pile up, and mismatches between talents and responsibilities may surface. Periodic analysis of your team’s workload and reassignment of tasks are key […]
Team Engagement Strategies to Boost Business Success
Communication
June 8, 2012
Team engagement strategies are essential for any business seeking to improve productivity and create a motivated, committed workforce. In this blog series, we share insights from support teams on how effective engagement strategies can enhance team dynamics and drive business success. In previous blogs, we discussed the joys and challenges team members experience when working […]
Employee Frustrations with Entrepreneurs – Understanding the Disconnect
Communication
June 7, 2012
Employee frustrations with entrepreneurs can reveal a lot about what goes right and wrong in small businesses. In our previous blog, we explored insights from a national focus group of support teams, uncovering the unexpected disconnects between business owners and their teams in working toward shared goals. Many entrepreneurs were surprised by what brings joy […]
Understanding Support Team Motivation in Small Business
Communication
May 25, 2012
Thirteen months ago, we held a focus group with support teams across the country, aiming to uncover the source of the disconnect between bosses and their teams in small businesses. What we found was eye-opening and critical for understanding support team motivation. We hope these insights inspire you to foster better communication and help your […]
How to Run an Effective Exhibitor Booth
Increasing Business
May 15, 2012
It’s astonishing how often we attend conferences and see ineffective, lifeless exhibitor booths. We’re not talking about fancy, expensive displays or pricey giveaways. We’re talking about the core issue: a disengaged person staffing the booth. Exhibiting at events is costly—between the booth fee and the value of your time away from the office—so it’s essential […]