There’s no better time to rethink your website. With businesses reopening and customers ready to resume shopping, a nice new site that grabs attention will give you an advantage in your market. Here are five important rules to follow when starting or redesigning your...
Got anger? Here are a few ways to handle it
This year won’t go down in history as anyone’s favorite. Well, maybe if you enjoy being cooped up at home, having little social life and watching way too much TV. If that’s the case, 2020 has been your nirvana. But even the most introverted of introverts likes a...
No kidding: Working from home requires having a plan for children
Have kids? If so, your work-from-home experience has been filled with ups and downs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children can be fun but they can also be a distraction when you’re up against a deadline. With that in mind, think about these tips for times when the...
Keep employees engaged as you prepare to reopen
So you’ve been approved for your Paycheck Protection Program Loan and you’re looking good to meet payroll for the next couple of months. Congratulations. Your business deserves it. But what happens if your store or restaurant is closed and your employees don’t have...
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West Press is open and here to help you tackle new challenges as they arise. Marketing communications may be different in today’s landscape but it’s essential for businesses to keep customers, employees and other stakeholders informed. We’re here to help you...
Three ways to thrive during our new reality of telecommuting
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our lives in many ways. Most notable is the surge in telecommuting for those fortunate enough to have jobs that can be performed from home. Although working from home is nothing new – this week, Indeed.com listed...
How to protect your small business during the coronavirus outbreak
With headlines about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) dominating the news, it might seem as if it’s too late to protect your small business. That could not be further from the truth. Here are a few tips to remember while balancing the need to stay in business and...
How small business owners stay motivated
Any business owner wants their venture to succeed. Unfortunately, a new business can take time before they see any major profits. It can be discouraging to put in 12+ hour days and see limited results as you try to get the business off the ground. So what are ways you...
How to listen and measure success with your employees
One of the most important lessons for a manager to learn is that their employees need to feel heard, respected and valued to be productive and loyal. To promote an environment of mutual respect and camaraderie, a manager needs to adopt the skill of listening. To many,...