Communication in the workplace continues to be an important part to any business’s success. We communicate in many ways: verbally, non-verbally, through technology, in writing and so on. Even with all of these communication outlets, many of us still seem to have communication issues. It’s important that we understand how each person communicates. Your neighbor… Read More
Author: Jessica Brandenburg
Jess’ How To… Motivate Your Employees (And Yourself) In the New Year
So the Holidays are here and gone leaving us scratching our heads and wondering where 2013 went. We do it every year. And every year, we make resolutions to better ourselves, to better our place of employment or to better the world in which we live. Take a look at the most popular New Year’s… Read More
Jess’s How To…Reduce Stress During the Holidays
No matter what you celebrate this time of year, at some point you will probably want to curl up into a ball, stuff your cheeks full of turkey and hibernate until the New Year. Because most of us can’t actually get away with that (without being deemed a ‘bit off our rockers’), let’s remember a… Read More
Jess’s How To… Give Great Gifts Without Busting Your Budget
Aunts, Grandparents, Siblings, Parents, Friends, Acquaintances, Business Partners, Co-workers, Babysitters… How do you show everyone in your life that you appreciate them without busting your budget? It’s easy. (And we can thank Pinterest for that!) When you need to gift on a budget, consider these awesome gift ideas, tailored to your loved ones! 1. Sharpie… Read More
Jess’ How To… Use Promotional Products as Business Cards
Chances are you have a business card with you right now, either your own or someone else’s. They are one of those business staples that have been and always will be a valuable business tool. However, this doesn’t mean they have to remain the same rectangular 3.5” x 2” card stock that you’ve seen… Read More
Jess’ How To… Keep Your Branding Consistent
For the Steve Jobs lovers out there, you’ve probably seen the new iOS 7. Some people love it, some people hate it, everyone will get used to it. The real issue with the update is the consistency in Apple’s branding platform. This new update is drastically different than any previous update. From the font and… Read More
Jess’ How To: Stay Fit While On-the-Go for Business
If you’re anything like me, you know the importance of health and the value society places on it. But sometimes, it’s downright impossible to stick to your eating habits and workout routine. Consider all of those times you were running late to an appointment, swung by Burger King for a quick (and mouth-wateringly delicious!)… Read More
Understanding the Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For many of us, we or someone we know has been effected by breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Take the time to understand the risks, the signs and symptoms, and to learn about new ways to get involved and help men and women across the country battle this disease. The following infographic… Read More
Postcards.
We’ve all received them. Many of us have sold them. Lots of us throw them away. A few of us keep them. Many of them get lost in your junk mail. Some of them are effective. Postcards. Utilizing direct mail postcards is not necessarily a bad thing. If done correctly, designed well and has a… Read More
Think Outside of the…Left Chest
In 2011, the North American apparel market grew by 4%, with total dollar sales reaching $199 billion. (NPD Group, Inc.) Apparel has always been a status symbol for many North Americans and that’s not going away anytime soon. Take advantage of this trend by using apparel as one of your promotions! It’s important to keep… Read More
Jess’ How To…Host a Successful 5K!
On Your Mark… Get Set… RAISE FUNDS! Okay, it’s not that easy but you CAN pull off a successful 5k fundraiser and I’m going to show you how. But first, let’s understand why you would want to hold a 5k fundraiser in the first place. What are your goals? Typically, these races are held to… Read More
Jess’ How To… Do a Trade Show Booth RIGHT!
We all know how expensive and time consuming trade shows can be. To most, the benefits outweigh the hindrances. You have access to a massive, mostly captivated audience. The number of lead’s and one-on-one discussions are innumerous. So if you plan to spend the large amount of money on a trade show booth, you better… Read More