Author: Cayla Dole

If you want your business to grow—and who doesn’t—you’ll need to put some time and money into marketing. The good news is that this can be done on a budget with excellent results, particularly if you are looking to increase visibility on a local level. Read on for marketing tips that won’t break the bank. […]

Long-Term Relationships Building long-term relationships with your customers is key to the success of your business. Strong connections based on trust, communication, and reliability can cement customer loyalty. That loyalty results in retention, repeat purchases, and referrals, which can grow your customer base. Easier said than done. How do you build those relationships and do […]

You’ve started your own business. You’ve done the market research, wrote a business plan, decided on a location, worked through the finances, and selected the perfect name. You think you are ready to open for business. But there is still one important step you need to take—register your business’s name. Why is this important? Your […]

United Franchise Group orders new office technology on an almost continual basis. As a leading global franchising system, they own 10 brands with over 1,800 locations worldwide and rising. Dan Bonner is their Director of Facilities and Vendor Managed Services. A critical part of his job is expanding the franchises they manage, opening new locations […]

In December 2022, a winter storm dropped temperatures to 7° in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, home of Kingwood Church of Christ. The church’s sprinkler system pipes froze, raining water into the church, including the main offices where Melanie Gardner manages the day-to-day operations. “We could not have services here,” says Gardner of the decision to cancel Christmas […]

Few things are more important to businesses than getting paid. Back in the days of the five and dimes, it was simple: Cash and coins were kings. Today, there are more options than ever thanks to the dawn of digital payments and the rapid pace of technological innovation. 

By Kristen Seymour Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a part of our vernacular thanks to science fiction. Today, it’s also part of our day-to-day lives—especially in business where it can help companies save valuable time and energy. The right AI tools can help organizations optimize operations, improve decision-making, enhance team performance, and perform other […]

Headquartered in Amarillo, Region 16 Education Service Center serves 61 school districts in the Texas Panhandle. Helping them spend less on supplies is a crucial part of their mission.  “We pride ourselves on finding ways to save our schools money,” says Director of Purchasing and Operations Andrew Pickens. “One way we were able to do […]

Few things are more important to businesses than getting paid. Back in the days of the five and dimes, it was simple: Cash and coins were kings. Today, there are more options than ever thanks to the dawn of digital payments and the rapid pace of technological innovation.  Cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, and […]

Professional associations are excellent opportunities for administrative and executive assistants to network and build skillsets. They help develop professional growth through in-person events, continuing education, and job discussion boards.

There’s no denying that exercise is good for you. But given the fact that over 80 percent of U.S. jobs are predominantly sedentary, it’s little wonder that many employees find it difficult to carve out time for physical activity. Spending 40 hours a week in a desk chair (plus a possible seated commute) makes finding […]