How to structure competitive executive compensation packages
Finding great candidates to fill executive positions is inherently difficult. Though quality candidates can be found, companies tend to lose their top pick because they can’t meet a candidate’s compensation expectations. “Companies often enter into an executive search intending to construct a competitive compensation package for the right candidate,” says Tim Conti, managing partner at […]
Give employees the tools to help your customers learn about new technology
Employees play a vital role in helping your customers understand and get comfortable with new technology, says Aaron M. Barnhart, Senior Vice President and Retail Sales Leader at Westfield Bank. “When your employees demonstrate confidence as they use and answer questions about new products and services, they empower customers with the same self-assurance,” Barnhart says. […]
A catered lunch is an extension of a client relationship. Plan accordingly
Planning a catered lunch? Todd Schafer, president of Crooked River BBQ + Beer talks about how tending to the little things makes a big difference.
Cybersecurity testing is a must for businesses of all sizes
The notion that your company is not at risk of a cyberattack because you have nothing of value for a hacker to take is a flawed argument that fails to take into account what most hackers are really after, says Sassan Hejazi, Director of the Technology Solutions Group at Kreischer Miller. “Most hackers are just […]
How to ensure you choose the right person to improve your legal case
Expert witnesses are frequently used in the courtroom by attorneys. While many qualified experts exist, the “right” expert can greatly assist counsel and the litigation with his or her testimony. An expert witness can offer testimony about a scientific, technical or professional issue in a court case. Finding the right expert is often a difficult […]
Transparency is key to maintaining strong ties with your bank
Communication is the lifeblood of any strong relationship, including the one that develops between a business and its bank. One of the keys to maintaining that strength through the ups and the downs is the willingness of the business leader to remain transparent when the times turn tough, says Jeffrey M. Whalen, senior vice president […]
Five steps to get everyone talking about your business
Sales. Awareness. Value. You. These four elements are required in any business and yet most brands focus on just one of these at any one time…
Never take a no from someone who can’t say yes
Never take a no from someone who can’t say yes
Plan ahead for the successful sale of your business
For an entrepreneur in mid-career or just starting out, planning for the next generation of ownership is likely to be pretty far down the list of things to do. But starting early makes the chance of success that much higher.
The law of attraction in business: How to make or break your company
I am an entrepreneur who owns 50 small loan stores in five states. I also teach empowerment seminars — and I am a big believer in the law of attraction. Thoughts are powerful. Whether positive or negative, they can impact your business and make or break your company. I started my company about 18 years […]