Of the numerous attributes that make someone a leader, a masculine voice is a vital component in the corporate world, a recent study suggests. While some people may view the value placed on “vocal masculinity” as a gender bias in the C-suite, another study found that both women and men prefer male and female leaders with lower-pitched voices. But such data doesn’t mean … [More]
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How Can You Tap into Your Superpower? 5 Tips for Becoming a Visionary Leader
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The business world moves fast – faster than ever before, thanks in large part to new technology and higher expectations from customers in an ultra-competitive landscape. And for leaders, it’s about constantly moving their company forward or being left behind. Being “in the moment” is crucial, but one key factor separating successful companies from mediocre ones are visionary … [More]
It’s Important for Small Business Owners to Open a Business Checking Account
by Kim Dees
Starting a business can come with multiple challenges, including money issues you might not anticipate. Financial hiccups often stem from lack of organization — which can be solved by keeping personal and business finances separate. If you are starting a business, the first financial move to make is to separate your accounts. There is a difference between a personal checking … [More]
Tips for Employers, Employees during the ‘Great Reshuffle’
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Express Employment Professionals, a top global staffing firm that operates via local franchises, is on the front lines of this reshuffle. It employed 586,000 people around the world in 2021 and more than 10 million since its inception in 1983. Maricopa County has eight Express locations in Chandler, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix (Central), Phoenix (Southeast), Phoenix (South), … [More]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Business Relationships and Grow Your Company
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Another record year for entrepreneurship could be in store for 2022. But how many of these new business owners end up succeeding will depend on more than the quality of the products and services they offer. Creating and nurturing customer relationships allow businesses to offer a more personalized and enticing customer experience, which produces the buyer loyalty that is … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 pasos para mejorar la moral de su equipo
por Edgar R. Olivo
La moral de su equipo es un factor importante que contribuye al desempeño de los empleados. Cuando está formando su equipo, también está cultivando las habilidades que le permiten a su empresa alcanzar sus objetivos. Ayudar a su equipo a alcanzar su máximo potencial es asegurarse de que tengan las herramientas y el apoyo adecuados para hacer su trabajo con éxito. Construir y … [More]
5 Steps to Improve Morale on Your Team
by Edgar R. Olivo
Your team morale is an important factor that contributes to employee performance. When you are building your team, you are also cultivating the skills that allow your company to achieve its goals. Helping your team achieve their full potential is making sure they have the right tools and support to do their jobs successfully. Building and sustaining employee morale starts with … [More]
Does Your Recruiting and Culture Meet the New Candidate’s High Expectations?
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“The Great Resignation” in 2021 created a talent shortage and prompted company leaders to re-evaluate their perspective on hiring and culture. Amid job candidates’ shifting demands and higher expectations, some businesses are learning they’ll need to adapt their recruiting strategies to hire the right workers in 2022. But while most leaders understand that a positive work … [More]
What Are the Psychological Effects of Discrimination at Work?
by Phil Cord
When setting about their career path, people envision a future where they come up through the ranks until they achieve their life goals, be it a high position in a company or a comfortable life. Though a few bumps along the way are expected, some might face adversity from an unexpected source. It would seem that working in the same space calls for mutual respect, yet some … [More]
How to Build Leadership Programs for Women in Your Organization
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The percentage of women who hold leadership roles in business, higher education and government grows with each passing year – sometimes dramatically, sometimes incrementally. But every gain holds the promise of more gains, as young girls see opportunities previous generations didn’t. “Each of us stands on the shoulders of all the women in our chosen professions who have … [More]
A Time of Invention and Reinvention: How Entrepreneurs Can Tap into Creativity
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt or make major changes. The challenges presented required leaders to think creatively in order to solve problems and generate new ideas that can keep their companies competitive. Now with record numbers of people starting businesses and entrepreneurial veterans trying to stay afloat, creative problem-solving is a key … [More]
Big Dreams, No Cash: Funding Your Brick-and-Mortar Business
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The digital world made starting a business easier. Anyone with a computer, a phone and a spare room could give entrepreneurship a try, no office or storefront necessary. Or so it would seem. In truth, not every business can operate without a brick-and-mortar presence. Cyberspace isn’t sufficient when a budding entrepreneur wants to open a bowling alley, laundromat, car … [More]
Homebuyers Face the Fastest, Priciest Market on Record, Says Report
Redfin
Homes sold faster than ever during the four weeks ending February 13, as a record 57% of homes that went under contract did so within two weeks of being listed, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. People buying homes now are paying more than ever before, too—a median $1,997 per month—as asking prices soared 16% year over … [More]
Dearth of Inventory, Price Hikes Pose Challenges for Home Shoppers
Zillow
Home buyers face another challenging shopping season to navigate, as Zillow®'s latest monthly report1 reveals record-breaking low inventory and unprecedented price growth. The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) rose 1.5% from December to January to $325,677, up 19.9% from a year ago. The annual growth rate represents an all-time high over the last 20 years, and the monthly pace … [More]
Stressed Out Over Your Retirement Plan? How to Navigate in 2022
by Barry H. Spencer
For many people, saving enough money for retirement is not an easy process, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made the task even more challenging the past two years. Some who lost their jobs halted their retirement contributions and tapped into their savings. Others, feeling financially stretched, reduced the percentage of money they put toward retirement, and some retired … [More]
Boost Productivity Through Office Design
by Dala Al-Fuwaires
Business owners need to find ways to boost employee productivity from time to time. Redesigning the office is a great way to do this. Creating a stylish and accessible office keeps employees focused and motivated. Here are a few of the most impactful design elements to freshen up an old office space. Design multiple workspaces. Employees have different working styles. Some … [More]
Empower Your Brand With Enchantment: 6 Characteristics of an Enchanted Brand
by Jane Cavalier Lucas
When people face a world that is too complex to understand, constantly changing in unexpected ways and unclear, they put up barriers of distrust and caution. This environment creates debilitating distress, and most people don’t have the tools or training to deal with it. This affects decision making and can lead to irrational choices driven by fear. Sound familiar? From the … [More]
The 5 C’s of Credit to Help a Small Business Grow
by Edgar R. Olivo
For a first-time business owner, applying for funding while gaining business experience can be a unique challenge to face when attempting to grow and scale. Running out of money is a small business's biggest risk and keeping the flow of cash organized is the ultimate juggling act. But too often, small business owners are unclear about how much money they generate and where … [More]
