Employers work hard to not only protect their business, but also those who work within it. As a business owner it is your job to make sure you and your employees are safe at work. This is where workers’ compensation (WC) insurance safeguards employers from those unexpected accidents on the job. Below are 5 aspects…
No matter what business you’re in, the easiest and most predictable source of revenue can be found in your existing client base. Your loyal customers are likely to be repeat buyers, with a much higher average spend than a new customer. And acquiring new customers is expensive- up to ten times the cost of retaining…
Whether you are looking for fresh ideas or in need of a new source of networking, members of your organization should consider joining an industry association. Most of us can hardly find enough time in the day to complete the things that we currently have on our “to-do” lists, but consider how a few hours…
Most business owners share a similar challenge- they’ve aggressively grown business, hired experienced and capable leaders, yet the business has reached a plateau. It’s important to recognize, as it not only affects business growth financially, but also is a prime motivator for the organization’s leaders and employees. I recently read an article written by Karl…
Ever wonder how you can better prepare for a sales call? Wish you thought of the questions before they were asked? Better yet, test yourself. Can you provide a response to the most commonly asked questions below? In the human capital management industry, we have found the following questions to be commonly asked by our…
Spring is a time of budding trees, blooming flowers, and brighter days. Why not spring into better health by renewing your office efforts to focus on employee health and fitness? Here are some simple ideas to promote health and fitness in your workplace: Start a walking club – have your employees commit to logging a preset number…
The “Buyer’s Journey” is the active research process a buyer goes through leading up to a purchase. Studies show up to 70% of a prospect’s buying decision is complete before their first contact with you. Are you marketing accordingly? Understanding your buyer’s behavior, information needs, and problems is imperative, and should be the central focus…
For years, company leaders have been told to “think global, act local”. But why is it important from a corporate standpoint to give back to the community that surrounds your company? Corporate contributions to charities or community service organizations benefit companies in many ways. Contributions come in many forms. However they choose to contribute, corporations…
So your company is on Facebook, Twitter and/or LinkedIn and would like employees to take part in their social media efforts. But where should they start? How would they contribute? Will their “like” even make an impact? From an employees’ point of view, they may wonder what benefit comes from their contribution to the company’s…
Employees engaged in their work are more likely to be motivated, loyal to their employer, and focused on achieving business goals and driving the organization’s future. Aren’t your employees the core of your business and the biggest component to your organization’s overall customer experience? Odds are you want to improve culture but don’t know where to start.…