The Arizona Technology Council has named five new members to its board of directors. They are: Chris Koziol, president of Aspect, which helps enterprises break down the walls between people, processes, systems and data sources. He has more than 30 years of progressive experience in managing and directing high-growth, mature and startup technology companies. Koziol has … [More]
March 2017 Message from Phaedra Earhart
So far, this year has been full of forming new partnerships and creating lasting relationships with our community partners, such as ASBA, ASU Sparxx, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, e-Women Network and Athena Valley of the Sun, to name just a few. We are looking for more community alliances to partner with on a monthly basis so that members and those interested in … [More]
Focus on Your Digital Marketing to Increase Sales
A website with an integrated CRM (customer relationship management) may be the tool to drive increased sales, since it allows you to focus on your top prospects! Ideally, you want to achieve increased sales and better customer service with minimal effort. A CRM tool allows you to manage customer information in one location and provides valuable insights into your customer’s … [More]
Are You Having Fun Yet?
What’s the point of having your own business if you’re not having fun? Really, considering how hard you work, the sacrifices you make, the risks you face; shouldn’t the rewards be as great or greater? Here are some suggestions to help you significantly increase the rewards and returns from your business, minimize the risks, and make the ride on the entrepreneurial roller … [More]
7 Steps to Effective Delegation
Having a successful, thriving company can only occur when your team flourishes. The onus is on leaders to create a business culture that focuses on helping each person grow and expand her skills, knowledge and responsibilities. Unfortunately, this can be very challenging for many of us because of a lack of time and an inability to delegate work effectively. We always have too … [More]
Sitting Is a Pain in the Butt
Have you heard the idiom “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes”? Well, instead of walking in someone else’s shoes, I have been sitting in someone else’s office chair. All I can say is, given the option, hand me those shoes! I’ll admit I’ve been spoiled. For the last 17 years as a self-developed, movement-based therapist and educator teaching Kinessage® to therapists, my days … [More]
Getting Back to Basics with Healthcare
Our first form of medicine was herbs. Even with our scientific advances, plants are still one of our most valuable healthcare resources. Discussions about healthcare tend to focus on big-ticket items like hospital stays, doctor visits and medical tests. But that is only a fraction of healthcare and doesn’t even address the issue of prevention. It is estimated that … [More]
The Smart Money Is on Businesses that Think Globally
Successful businesses know they must think outside of their communities and neighborhoods to excel. Savvy business leaders consistently work to develop relationships globally, if not for the purpose of conducting business, then to affect and influence public policy and diplomatic efforts world-wide. From local to global, the smart money is on those enterprises that encourage … [More]
How Accountability Helps You Master Your Goals
As the facilitator of High Stakes Mastermind Groups, I see a lot of driven, organized people. And they’re reaching their goals through accountability. These people know what they are doing. These people have it together. They are executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, trailblazers and leaders. They’re educated and have big dreams. Often, they’ve made their dreams come true … [More]
New Year, New ASBA!
With exciting additions to staff, the launch of several new programs and a rebrand in the works, ASBA is taking the expression, “new year, new me,” to a whole other level! ASBA is excited to announce that Jack Lunsford, after serving as “Interim” for five months, has officially been appointed President and CEO. “Jack is a visionary thought leader and change agent,” says … [More]
Federal Law Alert: New I-9 Form Released
The new I-9 form was recently released. As of January 21, 2017, you must now use the new form. Therefore, we recommend you train all employees who are responsible for completing the I-9 and start to use it for new hires as soon as possible. A few important notes about this new form: While the new I-9 is intended to be completed as a fillable PDF to reduce errors, it … [More]
There Is Always a Solution
The primary challenge in creating value in business today is far more complex than ever before. The reason for this stems from contradicting performance requirements that companies should meet in order to create value, such as quality and low cost, reliability and speed, customization and standardization, innovation and efficiency. This challenge becomes exacerbated by having … [More]
Safeguarding Your Company from Cyber Tax Crimes – Take Action Now!
As if tax season was not bad enough, the U.S. Internal Revenue Services (IRS) recently issued an urgent alert warning that cybercriminal phishing scams are utilizing a new, more dangerously effective method for large-scale thefts of sensitive tax information from tax preparers, businesses and payroll companies. Once cybercriminals have this sensitive tax information, they may … [More]
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network: What it Means for Your Dental Coverage
When you have dental benefits from Delta Dental of Arizona, you can visit any licensed dentist. However, your benefit plan might have limited coverage for services provided by out-of-network dentists. To ensure you’re saving the most money and receiving your full benefit, it’s always best to visit a dentist in the Delta Dental network. Here are three things you should know … [More]
The First Thing to Remember when Working with Family
There’d better be a good reason to get involved in the business. When family members come into a business, they need to be able to add value to it — and the business needs to add value to their lives. If that’s not the case, don’t risk jeopardizing your family’s economic security as well as ruining family relationships to get into a family-owned business. Imagine taking … [More]
New Faces at Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Joanne Stockdale Named Business Development Director of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce The Tempe Chamber of Commerce hired Joanne Stockdale as its new Business Development Director in December. She will be responsible for the organization’s membership sector, overseeing its business support services and developing corporate partnerships. Stockdale is an experienced business … [More]
Proposition 206 – What Employers Need to Know
On November 8, Arizona voters adopted Proposition 206, which increases the state minimum wage and requires employers to provide paid medical leave to workers. Details of the Prop. 206 provisions are as follows: Arizona Minimum Wage Increase Prop. 206 increases the existing state minimum wage of $8.05 per hour to $10.00 in 2017, $10.50 in 2018, $11.00 in 2019 and $12.00 in … [More]
Proposition 206 Has Unintended Consequences for East Valley Care Providers
Caring for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities requires education, ongoing training and passion; like any skilled profession, it’s not for everyone. As a result, service providers, like The Centers for Habilitation (TCH), and our families value the care provided by direct-care professionals entrusted to work with our members on a daily basis. Since … [More]
