Valley Nonprofit Leaders Receive Recognition from their Peers
The Organization for Nonprofits Executives (ONE), serving nonprofit leaders in the Greater Phoenix area, recently announced the recipients of the 14th Annual Nonprofit “Director of the Year” Awards at its annual Nonprofit Leader Day event held on Tuesday, March 29, at the Desert Willow Conference Center. The awards, consisting of original custom artwork, were presented by ONE […]
Working With Nonprofits
What is something you think other businesses should know about working with nonprofit organizations? Lee Farr, Comerica Bank For Comerica Bank, investing in community nonprofits, through charitable grants and active volunteerism, is critical to both our success and the economic success and viability of the communities we serve. Supporting the nonprofit sector not only makes […]
Arizona Nonprofits: Economic Power, Positive Impact
A new statewide study examined the economic impact of Arizona’s nonprofit sector and a report titled “Arizona Nonprofits: Economic Power, Positive Impact” reveals the sizeable contribution that Arizona’s large and diverse nonprofit sector makes to everyday life and to the prosperity of our state. The findings debunk the perception that nonprofit organizations are a small […]
The Courage to Thrive
Once a frontier state specific to mining and agriculture, Arizona has since thrived over the decades, now home to more than 400,000 registered small businesses in industries such as technology, medicine, finance and real estate. With Phoenix ranked as 14th in start-up companies1 we are seeing more and more small-business owners relocate to Arizona to […]
Hot Stuff
It’s never a good day when your vehicle breaks down. When it’s 100-plus degrees, however, the inconvenience becomes a possible danger. As an automotive resource, AAA encourages motorists to stow a breakdown kit in their vehicles and have a breakdown plan so they’re prepared for many things that might go wrong. “Think of it as […]
Make Banking Part of Your Business Strategy
Optimism is on the rise among business owners and, as the economic recovery continues, businesses are ready to grow by expanding operations, hiring new talent and purchasing new equipment. They are also searching for new strategies, financing options and ideas for better market penetration. As part of a growth plan, one of the best […]
Are you focused on ‘Base Hits’?
Baseball season is in “full swing,” and there are some great comparisons to the sales world. Baseball coaches will consistently tell you that base hits win baseball games. Home runs are nice when they happen, and they look great on sports highlight shows. However, statistically speaking, they are much harder to hit. If you’re trying […]
Hiring, Retention and Development: Staffing Your Organization
The discourse in the workplace continues to suggest that the economy is improving. We see evidence of this because of the increase in hiring in all sectors — public, private and healthcare. We know this is a challenging experience. Hiring people is time consuming and expensive. Managers believe that this activity takes them away from […]
The IT Challenges of Business Success
Congratulations! You’ve worked hard and have now moved from a “startup, small business” to a “medium-sized business” (100–999 employees). You’ve been able to outsource your IT needs to a small service provider that has adequately fulfilled your IT requirements, and you expect that your supporting technology will keep pace with your business goals. The “mom […]
Spring 2016 message from the President
The Valley’s Premier Event for Women Entrepreneurs is Now Presented by NAWBO! Change is one of the few constants in life and especially in business. That’s why it’s so important for entrepreneurs to invest regularly in their personal and professional growth. For busy women business owners, however, there’s no time for events that are full […]
Hell in High Heels
Learning to be a great leader takes training. There are countless leadership training courses, classes, videos, books and even degrees available for people who truly want to be great leaders. Much of the training available is excellent; however, when you look at the majority of the great training out there, it was developed by men […]
Close the Sale at Hello!
Some people feel they aren’t cut out for sales while others love it, thriving on the adrenaline of a closed deal. The bottom line is that we are all selling something: an idea, our opinion, a product, service or decision. Whether at work, on the road, with family or with friends, we tap into the […]
Three Lessons for Lasting Leadership
Too much. Tired of reading long lists about how to be a leader? A better leader? An effective leader? But, think about the few, core characteristics that create lasting leaders. Not the job jumpers, but leaders who stay and create sustainable success. Who are they? Simple searches will provide the lists of attributes associated with […]
Why Video Should Be Part of Your Business Strategy
Despite the fact that most brands know they should be using video as a part of their business strategy, most aren’t. Here are some of the most important reasons why you should be using video, which will help give you the push you need to finally use this powerful technique for reaching your target customers. […]
Be Bold and Courageous
“Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.” —H. Jackson Brown Most of us have something we promised ourselves we would do in this lifetime that we haven’t done yet. We tell ourselves it is because we don’t have the […]
Business Advocate … Not JUST the Title of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s Newsletter #truth
So what happens when your 5,000-square-foot commercial kitchen floor gets ripped up and the city denies your permit for construction unless you come up with an additional $30,000? Besides freak out … I’ll tell ya, you call Wonder Woman. The holiday season was upon us in no time and as we put a close to our […]
Tempe Leadership: Thirty Years of Community
Since 1985, Tempe Leadership has worked with more than 700 community leaders to make a difference for the next generation. Each class takes the opportunity to develop positive solutions to real problems. Projects have ranged from the development of a business resource guide, to improving the effectiveness of the City of Tempe Boards and Commissions […]
Advice for Women in Business
Celebrating the success of great leaders isn’t just about the accomplishments of what one individual has achieved. Rather, it is an opportunity to recognize your own potential and carve out a path that will allow you to reach new heights, achieve goals and celebrate with those who have supported you along the way. This is […]