The world moves too fast to rely on what you’ve always done
Change is happening with increasing speed, and attention spans seem shorter. In today’s world of immediate gratification with continuous news feeds on social media, people expect an instant response and, therefore, have developed an urge to react before they respond in a thoughtful manner. This environment requires practical strategy tools that encourage engagement and promote […]
Robots and Pencils seeks to disrupt how mobile technology is used
Michael J. Sikorsky has been in love with software since he began writing it as a curious 12-year-old boy growing up in Alberta, Canada. “You don’t really understand all the disciplines when you’re young,” says Sikorsky, co-founder and CEO at the mobile app development firm Robots and Pencils. “You just realize there is this amazing […]
Robots and Pencils wants to do more than just transform the app world
Michael J. Sikorsky set out to create a company that would not only revolutionize the way people look at mobile technology, but how they look at the structure of any business. Sikorsky contends that even in these times when workplace culture has been granted greater importance, business leaders too often take an impersonal approach to […]
How technology can improve organizational efficiency
Regardless of whether an organization’s service area is local, regional or global in scope, it is important for all business leaders to constantly be vigilant in considering new ways to increase operational efficiency in today’s highly competitive marketplace. Reducing costs is not the only way to improve efficiency. It is equally essential to examine how […]
Later-stage startups still face challenges on the way to success
For every startup, raising a Series A funding round is a major milestone. A seven-figure infusion of cash may not put the entrepreneurial valley of death permanently in the rearview mirror, but it definitely fuels the opportunity to turn a big idea into a company with customers, revenue and growth momentum. Most startups never make […]
Driven Foundation develops a unique brand of service
The words “former Buckeye” are valuable in Central Ohio, but they also come with expectations. Roy Hall, president and co-founder of the Driven Foundation, has tried to live up to them. Hall started the foundation in 2008 during his NFL rookie year in Indianapolis. He’d held a youth football camp in Cleveland, but was challenged […]
How to send a strong message through events
Whether the purpose of an event is to strengthen the company brand or deliver a message from the internal team, every detail of the event must be handled with care. The signage, décor, centerpieces, handouts and every other element of the event is a reflection of the company’s ability and reinforces its approach to business, says Rock The House’s Matt Radicelli.
How to determine if a captive program is right for your company
Any company with good cash flow that’s looking to reduce its insurance costs should explore a captive insurance program. These programs can cover all the same risks as a traditional insurance program — workers’ compensation, automotive, employee benefits, etc. — while offering an opportunity to customize coverage, says Imprise Financial’s Andrew Seger.
Fake news has been around longer than you think
In 1769, John Adams wrote in his diary that he’d spent the evening in “a curious employment. Cooking up paragraphs, articles, occurrences, etc. — working the political engine!” Adams along with his cousin, Sam, and other Boston patriots were planting false and exaggerated stories to undermine British authority in Massachusetts. In other words, fake news. […]
These three steps can keep your business on the right path
As leaders, we are busy in our business. We need to count on the team around us to do their jobs without close supervision or distractions from company goals. To get the most out of our staff and ensure they are prepared to perform at their best, it boils down to three critical areas. Trust […]