There is no doubt that engaged and committed employees are essential to your company’s success. Most business leaders today understand a culture of motivation and participation leads to improved customer loyalty, increased profitability, and better overall results. According Gallup data, highly engaged business units are able to achieve a 17% increase in profits and a Read More
What happens to your business when everyone, everything and everywhere in the world is connected? To a large extent, you know the answer to this question. You know that online platforms have enabled global organizations to reach new levels of engagement with their customers, while enhancing operational efficiency. You also know that wireless technology and Read More
E-commerce is a powerful tool for your business. It's a great way to reach customers overseas, make products visible to self-directed consumer researchers, even transform a small organization into a global contender. But are you making the most of your e-commerce potential? If your company is counting on third-party digital catalogs for its e-commerce sales, Read More
With the vast majority of brick-and-mortar stores forced to close their doors due to the pandemic, 2020 has become a very challenging year for American retailers. However, retailers who leveraged e-commerce sales not only survived this difficult time – they thrived. With stay-at-home orders making consumers increasingly dependent on e-commerce purchases, those companies that adapted quickly Read More
Around the globe, COVID-19 has upended economic and social norms and expectations – and small businesses are paying a heavy price. Temporarily closed storefronts, reduced consumer demand for many goods and services, and widespread financial anxiety have generated the perfect storm to drive down the revenues of companies with limited cash reserves. Resources are available, Read More
Your business's ability to reach new audiences and markets - and to deliver high-quality service to those it already serves - depends on the strength and resilience of your supply chain. A flexible supply chain that gives you options is clearly preferable to one that doesn't adapt and is prone to bottlenecks. But what does Read More
There are several factors currently impacting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the U.S. The biggest, of course, is the coronavirus (COVID-19), which has forced many businesses into survival mode. In addition to the current economic issues caused by the pandemic, there are other significant events in 2020, such as the U.S. presidential election Read More
Many businesses around the country are suffering due to the economic impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19). Small businesses are especially being hit hard, with thousands in survival mode. However, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. For example, the Small Business Association (SBA) is offering loans and other debt relief, as Read More
The holiday season is a critical period for most U.S. businesses, especially as more companies leverage the power of e-commerce to expand their international customer base. With e-commerce sales over the 2018 holidays totaling $126 billion, up from $108.2 billion in 2017, and 63% of shoppers around the world saying they will make most Read More
When it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR), the question for business leaders today is not whether to pursue it, but how. There is no question that small and medium-sized enterprises understand the need for strong CSR strategies as it not only improves the bottom line, but it is of the upmost importance Read More
