Only ten years ago, having a business website was often seen as a luxury and not a necessity of doing business. In the technical environment of today, any company that doesn't have a web presence of some sort more often than not doesn't exist in the eyes of many of its potential customers. Whether customers look you up online to retrieve a phone number to call (you DO have a phone number prominently displayed on your website, don't you?), or they are looking for your address, hours of operation, … [Read more...] about What Customers Expect to Find on Your Website
Finding A Star in a Home Service Provider
With such a huge array of choices for home service providers, how does one choose the right company for the job, a star of sorts in the industry that they represent? Of course, it depends on the type of work that needs to be done; however, many of the same important factors will apply. When searching for the right company: Make sure to check the company’s reputation online. Choose sites that you trust such as Yelp, BBB, Home Advisor and even Facebook reviews. Take a look at how … [Read more...] about Finding A Star in a Home Service Provider
Masseuse Heals Father, Starts Mobile Business
Raul Garcia felt he had two choices, neither of them good. He could either try to endure severe back pain or suffer a horrible rash from the pain pills prescribed by his doctors that provided some relief. It was his son, Raf, who provided a permanent solution by going to massage therapy school and using what he learned on him. Now, Raul is pain- and rash- free. Raf and his wife, Linda, founded Living Kinetics Mobile Body Works. If clients cannot get to their office for a treatment, Raf … [Read more...] about Masseuse Heals Father, Starts Mobile Business
RESAWear Providing 21st Century Technology for Your Feet
What was once a hometown business operated out of a decades-old small industrial building has stepped into a multi-million dollar footprint throughout most of the United States. Founder and CEO Glen Hinshaw believes he has only just begun down this path. Hinshaw envisions his product – custom-made, personalized orthotic shoe inserts – walking all over North America and much of Europe and Asia. The insoles were branded RESAWear by Hinshaw. “The name comes from a Swedish word … [Read more...] about RESAWear Providing 21st Century Technology for Your Feet
Checking Three Things for Your Business Mid-Year Review
Business owners and managers are often familiar with giving employees mid-year reviews, using them as an opportunity to offer feedback based on their performance to date. However, employee performance should not be the only area that business owners assess during the year. The year is close to being halfway over, leaving you with six more months to accomplish the goals you set for your business this year. The thought of analyzing your business’s progress over the year to date and preparing … [Read more...] about Checking Three Things for Your Business Mid-Year Review
Vacationing Families Borrow Island Dogs for Day Trips
In the lobby of the Kauai Humane Society, nine-year-old Oliver Hopkins can hardly wait to see Dorothy again. Within minutes, the big, lovable pit bull mix is reunited with her new best friend as Oliver wraps his arms around her sturdy neck and mom and dad stand by. For vacationing families missing their pets, or hikers just looking for a pal to join them on an outdoor adventure, the animal shelter has a kennel full of companionship eager to play at the beach, trek through the jungle or hang … [Read more...] about Vacationing Families Borrow Island Dogs for Day Trips
SCORE Promoting Diversity, Inclusion
On Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show in 1969, comedian George Gobel joined Bob Hope and Dean Martin as guests. Gobel said, “When you come out last, did you ever get the feeling the world is a tuxedo and you’re a pair of brown shoes?” I’m sure many of us have felt the same way when we showed up last or late and everyone else is already involved in conversation. What makes the situation even more uncomfortable is that no one breaks out from their groups to greet you. And for many people of … [Read more...] about SCORE Promoting Diversity, Inclusion
Understanding the Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary, holistic therapy based on the principle that there are reflexes on the feet that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands, face and ears. These points respond to pressure, stimulating the body's own natural healing process. Reflexology creates physiological, chemical and emotional changes throughout the body. During and after a reflexology treatment, the body … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Reflexology
Integrating Mobile Devices into Your Business
In recent years, more and more printing devices are providing out-of-the-box support for Airprint (macOS and iOS) and its Android counterpart (Mopria). Both services allow mobile devices to directly print to “enabled” printers that support the protocol. Your employees may be using their own devices or devices you provided and want to print to your office equipment. AirPrint is native to macOS and iOS but Mopria does need to be installed from the Google Play Store (Mopria Print Service by Mopria … [Read more...] about Integrating Mobile Devices into Your Business
No Whining Allowed
Barbara Austin Clark Stevenson takes enormous pride in mentoring and sharing her corporate and entrepreneurial savvy with people committed to work and learn. But those she works with should expect that they will be required to deliver their personal best, just as she demands of herself. Ethics and values instilled from childhood remain her compass for success. “My grandmother used to say that any job worth doing is worth doing well, and any job worth doing well is one to take pride in,” … [Read more...] about No Whining Allowed