Needls fully automates the social media advertising process, disrupting digital advertising and empowering businesses to reach targeted customers with better personalized ads — including the often-underserved SMB. Explains Justin Hartzman, CEO and co-founder, “There are over 64 million businesses on Facebook, but only 4 million leverage Facebook’s ad platform. The tech and … [More]
Online Platform Assist for Hiring
Blizz by TeamViewer is an online meeting software that enables HR professionals to effectively review and interview prospective candidates who may reside in another state or country. The opportunity to connect instantly, share screens and video, as well as feel confident that the connection is secure and private, provides an additional resource for HR professionals and others … [More]
2017 Bentley Bentayga
This is a fast and nimble SUV. With a 0 to 60 in only 4 seconds, the Bentley Bentayga is meant to truly impress. If you can have it all, this is a must-have with its 6.0-liter engine that accelerates to a top speed of 187 mph — making it the world’s fastest SUV. The advanced 12-cylinder engine also is so technologically advanced that it claims a 21.6-mpg fuel consumption and … [More]
Love of the Bean
Coffee is a standard drink in the morning or even all day in many offices. The surge of gourmet coffee over the last 10 years has brought new machines and brands to what was once a simple can of coffee at the office. Here are our picks for the best: Press Coffee Roasters This seed-to-cup concept is all about quality beans and creating the perfect cup of coffee. The beans … [More]
The Crêpe Club: Fare with Flair
If a visit to Paris seems out of reach for a weekday lunch, it’s time to expand lunch options to a small salon at Biltmore Fashion Park. Open there a little more than a year after expanding from its origins as a popular food cart on the ASU Tempe campus, the crêperie keeps that casual vibe with its walk-up-to-order counter. Crêpes are the family pride for the restaurant’s … [More]
A Taste of …
With a slight alteration to the adage: Diversity is the spice of life. And spices are a cornerstone of culinary diversity among cultures. Here are some of our favorite ethnic eateries. Barrio Café Since 2002, Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza has been celebrating regional Mexican favorites with such flair that she’s put Barrio Café in the Zagat Guide. Closed Mondays. 2814 N. … [More]
Women Rocking Business
Women are rocking the world of business and changing the face of commerce. Over the last 15 years, women have stepped into entrepreneurship in significantly greater numbers than men, but we’re also failing at those businesses even faster than men. This book is going to change that. Women Rocking Business provides a revolutionary approach to building a business that honors … [More]
High-Stakes Leadership
What makes some leaders so effective when the stakes are high, while others fall short? Why are some able to not only survive but to lead their organizations to new heights even in risky, fast-changing times? The answer is succinct but multi-layered: Such leaders display courage, judgment and fortitude. High-stakes leadership does not require unnatural powers, nor is it … [More]
My 10 Strategies for Integrative Coaching
This book provides a series of innovative concepts and practical tools for those involved in helping relationships, as they help others develop and transform. It provides five operational strategies that answer the questions “What should I do?” and “How should I do it?” It then offers four strategies to help a person build his own identity. Finally, it describes a … [More]
Feedback: September 2017
Question: As the owner of an identified woman- or minority-owned business, what does “diversity and inclusion” mean for you and for your business? Shawn Linam CEO and Co-Founder Qwaltec, Inc. Sector: Aerospace As a female business owner and as a woman in a male-dominated field, I initially believed we should be gender blind and hire the most qualified individual for the … [More]
Moving from a Bored Member to a Board Member
As a young professional 10 years ago, I was so excited to join my first board. It was one of those board positions that you just inherit when you get promoted, but you really have no clue what they are doing or why you should care. In my case, it was a city board for workforce development. My only training was a day-long session on Robert’s Rules of Orders. But, I did get to … [More]
Breaking Ground, Celebrating Community
On May 12th, nearly 200 community leaders, donors, volunteers, staff members and other special guests gathered to celebrate a milestone event in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s history — the first groundbreaking on a new building on the campus in more than 25 years. The event celebrated the first step in the construction of a new building that will house a relocated and … [More]
On The Board and In The Spotlight: Shelley Cohn
How long have you served on these boards? Fortunately for me, I have the honor of serving as the board chair of the Arizona Community Foundation and the board president of the Desert Botanical Garden simultaneously. I have also served as a board member for both of these organizations for more than ten years. What drew you to this organization? I am passionate about both the … [More]
“Who Has the Time” and Other Questions on Nonprofit Advocacy
Recently, a prominent nonprofit leader told an audience of people from public charities and private foundations: “Nonprofits have a duty to advocate on behalf of the people who have no voice, to demand social justice.” Many nodded in agreement while others waited for him to get onto something they hadn’t heard before. One audience member was heard muttering, “Yeah, but who has … [More]
The Nonprofit/For-Profit Connection: ICAN and Intel
The City of Chandler is known as a high-tech industrial city and a great place to live. What you might not know is that in the Downtown Chandler area, many families struggle to provide for their children and keep them safe from local gangs. For the last 25 years, ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth, a nonprofit established by Henry Salinas, has helped Chandler youth and their … [More]
Working With Nonprofits
There are many ways for a business to contribute to our great nonprofit enterprises. Some of the simplest ones are writing a check or gifting goods and services. One way we help nonprofits is by working with them and taking the time to guide them in the world of risk management. In most cases, the revenue we earn handling their insurance isn’t enough to cover our costs, but it … [More]
Impact of Minimum Wage Law
The impact of the new minimum wage law continues to unfold. The average of wages prior to Prop 206 was $9.25, 15 percent over the previous minimum wage. We will incur another 5 percent increase in 2018, 4.8 percent in 2019 and 9.1 percent in 2020 to get to the full $12 rate. Small increases to our contracted rates this year narrowed the gap between cost of service and rates … [More]
Translation Equivalency and Effective Foreign Communications
The success of any international company depends on how well its message is communicated across borders and languages to its employees, partners, clients and customers. High-quality translations are, therefore, of paramount importance. This article makes an attempt at defining high-quality translations and provides recommendations for clients of translation service companies to … [More]
