As a passionate participant in the Burning Man phenomenon in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for more than 20 years, I truly believe art holds the remarkable power to change lives. From creating desirable gathering places for communities to igniting important conversations, establishing recognizable parts of a neighborhood and creating focal points for memories, art holds … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
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Expert AdviceQuiet Quitting: 5 Ways To Keep Employees Engaged
Is “quiet quitting” a passing trend or an alarming sign of disengagement at work? Referring to the practice of doing the bare minimum at work to get by, quiet quitting involves limiting working hours and consistently prioritizing personal life over work. TikTok may have popularized the term, but evidence suggests that the trend is nothing new. In June, Gallup found that only … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
CollaborationThe No. 1 Predictor for Successful Change Management
Time after time, I encounter companies whose best intentions for new system upgrades, revamped strategic direction or new mission implementation are thwarted due to the lack of a sound, end-to-end change management plan. Applicable to organizations across every industry and in every location around the world, successful change management requires both accountable leadership and … [Read more...] about Collaboration
Voluntary BenefitsA Possible Solution for Employers and Employees
For those who may not have valued voluntary benefits prior to the pandemic, there has been a notable paradigm shift. Voluntary benefits are defined for a business as services or goods that an employer offers. These are typically offered at a discounted rate but are paid, either fully or partially, by the employee. They are sometimes also referred to as supplemental insurance or … [Read more...] about Voluntary Benefits
New RealityUpskilling & Reskilling Become Commonplace Necessities in Workplaces
“Companies that invest more in digital transformation actually outperform their peers over time. These companies are more prepared for disruption, better able to monetize new digital channels, and better build a bigger user base. What’s more, this phenomenon exists regardless of industry.”Geoff Cubitt, CEO, Isobar US The digital transformation, coupled with an … [Read more...] about New Reality
Through Challenging Times, Buying and Selling Business Continues at Record Pace in Nevada
With all of the tragedy, shut down and hardship associated with COVID, there have been a few bright spots in the Nevada business community that give us great hope for 2021. As the new year is underway, it is interesting to note that entrepreneurship is notably on the rise. Nevada has experienced an increase in the sale of existing businesses to the next generation of … [Read more...] about Through Challenging Times, Buying and Selling Business Continues at Record Pace in Nevada
Lessons LearnedAdvice from Commercial Real Estate Leaders
The ongoing pandemic has forced businesses and industry leaders to adapt to economic and social conditions they could have never anticipated just one year ago. This is especially true for those in the local commercial real estate industry. To get through these trying times, leaders of the Commercial Alliance Las Vegas (CALV), a southern Nevada organization dedicated to the … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned
Who to Hire in the COVID Era
It is clear that the hiring landscape has shifted immensely in a matter of months. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the rise in the number of unemployed workers due to COVID-19 is substantially greater than that of the Great Recession. As some businesses look to expand and others simply attempt to rebuild their workforce, employers may find the inflated hiring … [Read more...] about Who to Hire in the COVID Era
What Is Unclaimed Property and Why Should You Care?
Most businesses, whether they know it or not, have the potential to generate unclaimed property and the associated obligations that come with it. What is Unclaimed Property? Unclaimed property is any financial asset that has been abandoned or unclaimed by the rightful owner for a specific period of time. Examples include: Bank accounts and contents of safe deposit … [Read more...] about What Is Unclaimed Property and Why Should You Care?
Taking StockEmployee Stock Ownership Plans
More companies nationwide are realizing the value of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and how they benefit their business and their employees. ESOPs are a way for a business owner to transition the benefits of owning company stock to its employees. While ESOPs are popular in states with large populations like California, Texas and New York, and in states like … [Read more...] about Taking Stock
Expert AdviceThree Things Company Administrations Wish They Knew About Their Employees
Your employees are currently struggling with personal financial stress, which prevents them from working at maximum capacity. Sure you overhear your employees talking about their lives, but even though financial stress is a huge component, it’s not likely you’ll hear about it. Ninety percent of employees use work time to deal with personal financial issues. However, as their … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
Expert AdviceRural Nevada Boom Presents New Challenges to Region
Nevada communities have begun growing at a breakneck pace. In addition to an influx of new workers, we’ve been seeing an increase in the companies — and diversity of companies — relocating to regions across the state. Now that 2019 has begun, we can see growth households, population and employment has exceeded previous moderate estimates, and it appears there is more where … [Read more...] about Expert Advice
Choosing Insurance for Small BusinessTips and Tricks
Let’s be honest, nobody likes buying insurance. It’s something we all need and something we all have to buy. From personal insurance for our homes and cars to health insurance for our families, it can be overwhelming and expensive. Plus, it certainly doesn’t help that every other commercial on TV is talking about some kind of insurance. Insurance doesn’t have to be … [Read more...] about Choosing Insurance for Small Business
#MeToo And Your Business: Strategies For Reducing Risk of Claims of Discrimination and Harassment
With social movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp making daily headlines, society’s focus is increasingly turning to claims of sexual harassment and the exploitation of women and minorities. While many of the recent headlines have originated out of Hollywood, more and more news reports are emerging of alleged systematic harassment of women and/or other protected groups in the … [Read more...] about #MeToo And Your Business: Strategies For Reducing Risk of Claims of Discrimination and Harassment
The Art of the Acquisition
Growing your business via acquisition can be among the most rewarding ways to scale swiftly. Conversely, it can be a business mistake. To be successful, there’s a refined, proven approach that can propel your brand to the promise land. There are two main ways to find, choose and close a successful acquisition. Customer acquisition – when you are interested in the … [Read more...] about The Art of the Acquisition