Supplemental training can align employees with company values and culture, enrich personal and professional development, and help employees adapt to the global business environment. Here are five continuing education areas to consider implementing in your training program: ... [more]
In 2012, crowdfunding platforms raised more than $2.7 billion and successfully funded more 1 million campaigns. With projected industry volume of $5.1 billion in 2013, the stage is set for explosive growth in this infant industry. Here’s a list of five ways crowdfunding is changing how society raises money. ... [more]
It’s time to throw all you know about meeting planning out the window and consider some game-changing ways to approach these necessary gatherings. Effective meetings are decisive, revitalize team objectives, inspire innovation and new ideas, as well as increase collaboration and connection between team members. We've got 3 tips to revamp your meeting strategy. ... [more]
It goes without saying that the combination of highly combustible chemicals and complicated maintenance upkeep makes oil refineries very dangerous work environments. If you take into consideration the high potential for leakage from piping, it is all the more clear that precautions must be made to deal with maintenance, repairing issues, and handling repercussions. ... [more]
Assuming you’re one of 995 million people in the world who has a Facebook account, you’ve probably already discovered just how captivating and useful the social networking platform can be. What you may not know is how Facebook - when used effectively - can be used to grow and improve your business. From expanding your company by hiring new candidates to increasing brand awareness through social sharing, Facebook is an invaluable marketing tool in the digital age. But how do you use Facebook to its full business potential? ... [more]
Online content marketing is imperative to establishing a brand or company as a leader in their industry. But how exactly does one go about doing it in the most effective way? The answer lies in a two-pronged approach: developing content that caters to your customers’ needs coupled with leveraging search engines and interrelated marketing strategies to drive traffic to your site or blog. ... [more]
It’s not hard to get into web design. Really, it isn’t. With a little tact, persistence, and the right learning materials you can be creating professional-looking websites of your own. HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are the fundamental building blocks of every website online. At first, these programming languages may look like a confusing mess of letters, numbers and symbols, but it is actually quite simple to get a basic grasp of how they work. ... [more]
When you think back to your last experience visiting a restaurant, what do you remember? Is it the food? The decor? The silverware? I bet that the first thing you remember is your server, and how he or she managed your experience in the restaurant. Did your server have a great attitude and provide excellent service? Or do you look back and wonder if they were even qualified? If you’re a manager wondering how to train your restaurant servers to provide a superior customer experience, you already know that the food service industry is highly competitive. ... [more]
