Bound for success — Some organizations see a variety of choices — others see inclusion
Supplier diversity is the process of sourcing supplies from minority businesses, and as a part of a continuing effort to become a leader in diversity, companies should use their size and leverage to create other minority companies of size and stature.
Is your organization capable of change? Undertaking this campaign means it must be sold over and over
Scholars specializing in change management widely report that 70 percent of projects fail due to a lack of change management skills. Generally, change management might happen at the individual or team level. Rarely does it happen at the organizational level where multiple teams and departments change in concert to achieve a large-scale transformation. So what […]
How will you affect the future when all that’s left is your past?
Bill Frantz retired from Sandridge Food Corp. in April, after 29 years with the company. He was a tax guy, he told me, until a meeting with one of his clients, Mark Sandridge and his father, ended with a job offer. Frantz knew nothing of the packaged foods business and was anticipating a long career […]
How to prepare for travel accidents and emergencies with insurance
As business activity grows, staff members are spending more time on the road, increasing the chances of travel accidents and emergencies. However, travel insurance may be overlooked in the overall scheme of things.
How outside expertise can help owners focus on their core business
Outsourcing some or all bookkeeping and accounting functions can make a lot of sense for small businesses that can’t afford an in-house accountant. Find out more about the various options available to meet the accounting needs of small businesses.
Linda Ames: Five ways to take the sting out of change
1) Your company will continue to experience dynamic change. 2) Your employees will hate it. Change generally starts this way. After endless strategy sessions, the CEO announces an important change (i.e. merger/acquisition, software implementation, new product rollout, etc.). Employees are told how vital this change is for the company. Facts are laid out. High […]
Suzanne Esber: Why corporate social responsibility can go a long way
Companies that make a commitment to social responsibility can do great things in their community while also yielding tremendous benefits for the business itself, including loyal customers and satisfied employees. In The Civic 50, a study by Bloomberg Businessweek on the country’s most community-minded businesses, 96 percent of the ranked companies reported they were able […]
How to address issues when rezoning properties for a different use
So you want renovate an old warehouse that’s zoned for manufacturing so your office can be part of your city’s urban redevelopment. Before you pull the trigger on that renovation, there’s a lot to consider. Here’s the best way to approach the unique situations that come with urban redevelopment.
With trust comes relief — Nurturing confidence in and out of your organization advances your mission
“With trust comes relief.” At Flying Horse Farms this core value drives every decision we make. And the best news is that it travels well beyond the gates of camp. When you build trust, it transforms the way you work and the way your clients work with you. When your clients trust you to deliver […]
Be a market leader — By analyzing trends, you can identify threats and opportunities for your business
All types of trends can impact our businesses. But not all of them are industry-related. Trends come at us from all angles — global, social, technology, geographic, economic, natural resources, material advancements and automation, among others. It is a lot to consider. But if we do just that on an annual basis, we will prepare […]