by Jolene Campbell | Tips
With state and local restrictions on the size of indoor gatherings and people still working from home, many businesses won’t be holding traditional holiday parties this month. That doesn’t mean that your office should call it quits and start thinking about December...
by Jolene Campbell | Tips
Last week, we posed five questions that supervisors should answer to determine their effectiveness. This week, we turn the spotlight on employees who don’t necessarily have management duties, although bosses are still invited to join in. Can you truthfully answer...
by Jolene Campbell | Tips
We have all had good and bad bosses. Lucky employees have supervisors who care about their well-being and realize that happy people are usually good workers. Are you a good boss? If you can’t truthfully answer “yes” to all of these five questions, take time to do a...
by Jolene Campbell | Marketing, Tips
When the economy gets tough and budgets become tight, marketing is often among the first functions to face the axe. That action, of course, goes against the time-honored phrase “you have to spend money to make money.” Investments in marketing efforts are just that....
by Jolene Campbell | Marketing, Tips
We all want to look professional in our communications, whether they’re in print or digital format. Discerning audiences appreciate the effort that goes into well-crafted messages and presentations that keep the user in mind. Here’s a quick guide to ensure that your...
by Jolene Campbell | Mailing, Marketing, Tips
One of the more reliable ways to get your business’ message out to customers is through a direct mail marketing campaign. But before you just stick something in the mail and hope for the best, here are a few ideas to encourage success. Work with your printer early in...
by Jolene Campbell | Marketing, Tips
We all know about the benefits of “paying it forward.” But how many of us put that concept to use in the workforce? One of the best and most lasting ways is to serve as a mentor. Most of us owe at least a little of our workplace success to someone who took the time to...
by Jolene Campbell | Marketing, Tips
Many small businesses have a hole in their social media strategy: They aren’t using Instagram to its full effect. It’s understandable to a degree. Instagram still has an outdated reputation for being a home for goofy selfies and photos of food. It’s what the market...
by Jolene Campbell | Marketing, Tips
We all know and appreciate the value of repeat business. Happy customers will come back and, chances are, they will become your best ambassadors. Third-party endorsements are the kind of advertising that money can never buy. The key is, of course, getting them there...
by Jolene Campbell | Marketing, Services
We live in a digital world. Information travels at the speed of light and any business that doesn’t keep up won’t experience success. With that being said, many traditional marketing vehicles still have their place in 2020. For many good reasons, the days of having a...
