The office coffee machine has a way of creating a job nobody remembers accepting. Who orders the coffee? Who paid for the last box? Who calls for service when the machine stops working five minutes before a client arrives? Nespresso Professional’s office subscription puts some structure around that daily ritual. Its U.S. offering pairs a Momento 120 machine with recurring … [More]
The Corporate Gift That Actually Gets Eaten
Most corporate gifts end up in a drawer. A logo mug, a fleece vest, a box of chocolates from three states away. The sender meant well. The recipient forgot by Friday. Popcorn works differently. Open a tin in a break room and people wander over, grab a handful and start talking. The gift gets shared, and the company that sent it becomes part of the conversation. That is the … [More]
Artificial Headshots May Be Undermining Real Career Opportunities
As Arizona cements its position as one of America's fastest-growing technology and innovation hubs, fueled by major investments in semiconductors, artificial intelligence infrastructure, healthcare and professional services, experts are warning that a popular AI trend may be creating unintended business consequences. AI-generated headshots are rapidly gaining popularity among … [More]
Visibility Is No Longer a Marketing Metric – It Is a Funding Signal
Venture capital is returning, but opportunity is concentrating. Crunchbase reports that 70% of U.S. venture funding in 2025 went to just 389 startups, while thousands of companies competed for the remaining share. The trend has continued into 2026, with The Wall Street Journal reporting that just 16 megafunds raised nearly 70% of all venture capital commitments during the first … [More]
Sleep Better on Business Trips
As many of us know, business travel can be exciting, productive and professionally rewarding, but it can also be surprisingly disruptive to sleep. It’s not uncommon for travelling adults to report arriving at the hotel after a long flight, answering “just a few more emails,” eating dinner later than usual, and then lying awake in a room that doesn’t feel quite like … [More]
Heat-Blocking Technology for Arizona Vehicles and Buildings
As Arizona heads into another summer of triple-digit temperatures, protecting vehicles and homes and workplaces from extreme heat has become less about luxury and more about practicality. That’s according to Rogue Films, a Scottsdale-based company specializing in automotive protection and residential and commercial window tinting. Founder Matthew Stecker says many Arizona … [More]
Assets … Risk … Catch the New CAPTCHA Scam?
We’ve all seen those “CAPTCHA” boxes that ask us to click on pictures of traffic lights or crosswalks to prove we aren’t a robot. Scammers are using a convincing CAPTCHA scam to trick us into handing over the keys to our computers. Usually, a security check just asks us to click a button. However, in this new “bait-and-switch” scam, the webpage says there’s an error … [More]
Modern Messaging: Business Texting without the Friction
As businesses increasingly rely on direct, real-time communication, SMS has emerged as a practical channel for customer engagement rather than a secondary tool. For many organizations, the priority is not a complex communications stack but a reliable messaging that integrates easily into existing workflows and scales with demand. Sendblue is built around that simplicity. The … [More]
Modern Protection: Security without the Complexity
As homes increasingly function as workspaces and family hubs, a straightforward security system has become a practical asset rather than a luxury. For many households and small offices, the priority isn’t a sprawling installation; it’s dependable protection that’s easy to deploy and expand. SimpliSafe’s Starter System is built around that simplicity. The wireless kit includes … [More]
Read Me
With the number of emails we all get, what makes us open some while skipping past others? And, more importantly, how can we put our own emails in that first category? High-performance email tactics was the topic of a well-attended master class presented by Jay Schwedelson at Thryv’s recent Grow 2025 Conference, where the founder of GURU Media Hub and SubjectLine.com, CEO of … [More]
