A company can only be as effective as the people who work in it. Fostering a healthy company culture is an essential aspect of running any business, if the leadership truly wants that business to thrive. The following are a few strategies for improving company culture and overall employee experience. Encourage Work-Life Balance Those who…
Every good business owner, and quite a few terrible ones, has goals for their company. What makes the difference between the two? What can change your goals into a future you will love? And how can you make sure you’re setting actionable goals, to create the future you want to see? Make Them Achievable The…
The best of companies have their periods of success and failure, but occasionally you might think your company has hit a ceiling that can’t be overcome. Your product is good, your advertising is on point, but you aren’t seeing the returns you would like. Despite this feeling, you may just need to try something else…
When it comes to figuring out customer service, there are so many complicated factors. You want to provide great customer service, but you also don’t want to break the bank to provide those services. Thinking about some of these ideas can help you maximize your customer service while cutting down on costs. Implement AI and…
When you are running a small business, you have a lot on your plate, and sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to delegate. You can delegate some things to employees, but sometimes it is in your best interest to outsource parts of your business. This will allow you to focus on the…
As a young adult, my father would speak to me about his journey through life. Often reminding me and my siblings of the land we left behind in pursuit of new beginnings. We left everything behind — family, friends and every single possession we had. To this day I remember his admonition to me of…
Acquiring new customers is definitely important for a healthy business model, but it is pointless without customer retention. Figuring out ways to keep your customers satisfied beyond the first purchase will inevitably give you higher profits, which is something everybody wants. But how do you address these customers in a way that will hold their…
Foretelling the future is always a challenge, but the signs are pointing in pretty clear directions for the future of customer service. When your business is able to adapt to the changes in the landscape, you have a higher likelihood of success and will be able to help your business through many challenges. More Chatbots…
Working through the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic decline that followed has been challenging for people across all industries. As a manager, you should look for ways to support your team and make them feel valued during these difficult times. But in an unpredictable economy with already-tight budgets, you may not have the money for…