There is no doubt that Microsoft Word is probably the most widely used software package for creating and distributing content. But apart from the written word, the ability to embed images into a Word doc is obviously important in order to convey the message. True, there are dedicated tools that you can use for this ...
If you’re reading that list of company names thinking, “I’m just a small business compared to these big guys – that won’t happen to me,” we’ve got news for you. Many of these companies have cyber security budgets in the millions, and it still happened to them, not because they were ignoring the importance of ...
As a business owner, you know that continuous, steady growth is an essential part of success. When you’re ready to get serious about scaling your organization, several vital activities must happen. Documented workflows and processes, streamlined hiring, onboarding and training, well-oiled marketing systems and more top the list. One key but often overlooked element of ...
Established in 2001, Vibrant Table Catering & Events is a collection of creative, passionate, and inspired people committed to sharing our expertise and talent within hospitality, food and beverage, event production, facility management, and business consulting services. As one of Oregon’s premier hospitality purveyors, we provide casual to high-end full-service catering, event production, and facility ...
Emmitt Smith is best known as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and a “Dancing with the Stars” champion. But he’s also a respected entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and one of the most valuable personal brands in the sports-entertainment field. As chairman of E. Smith Legacy Holdings, a successful ...
What would it be worth if prospects and customers truly saw your company as unique? In her book, “Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd,” Harvard Business School marketing professor Youngme Moon argues that “the ability to compete is dependent upon the ability to differentiate from competitors.” However, she goes on to say that “the number of companies who ...
The Statistics Are Alarming A record-setting 10.1 million jobs opened in the U.S. 11.5 million workers quit just in the second quarter of 2021. 41% of the global workforce would consider leaving their current employer within the next year. 54% of Gen Z are considering quitting. The “Great Resignation” is a mass, voluntary exodus from the workforce. ...
You Have To Be SOLD Before You Can SELL. If you’re not excited and deeply passionate about what you sell, figure out how to get excited — or find another job. Talk to someone who is passionate about a hobby, and they’ll “sell” you on why it’s so exciting. They don’t need a script or ...
Growing your business involves learning how to make money and hang on to it responsibly. When you’re in the weeds, it’s easy to think that a fancy piece of well-marketed software could help dig your way out. That’s usually not the case, and you’ll likely end up paying for software that you dont need and ...
Training employees on anything can be an expensive process. You incur the cost of investing in necessary materials plus the time it takes away from your employees doing revenue-generating activities. But what’s worse when it comes to cyber security training is the expense you’ll incur if that training fails. Recent studies show that human error plays ...
