When making workplace resolutions for the upcoming year, it’s easy to get stuck on numbers and trends. After all, progress is achieved by making specific, measurable, assignable, relevant and time-based goals. But work-related resolutions should be able to fit into what you‘re already doing in y
It’s the same routine at the end of every old year and the beginning of the new one. Except for this year, we’ve got a new decade to look forward to! With a fresh start comes resolutions we promise we’ll keep. After all, every one of us has good intentions to live a healthier, stronger, [&hell
There’s something about the holiday season that brings people closer. From the moment November slips into December, and the holiday lights go up, there’s a sudden urge to do “Christmassy” things. Make eggnog, bake cookies, go shopping, wear red and green, watch nostalgic movies – you get t
Are you looking to get a competitive edge in a commoditized industry? If so, Callbridge could be the communication platform you’ve been looking for. Callbridge talks to Scott Fraser, the president and publisher of Dundurn Press to find out how Callbridge has helped its business. Check out our in
The marketplace is ripe with technology that supports any kind of business, but how do you know what’s right for you? Consider how people are glued to their smartphones and how they conduct a lot of their business and personal day-to-day happenings from the palm of their hand. This freedom is help
The quality of a student’s education is greatly affected by the quality of the educator. Hiring teachers who have the background and cultural fit that meshes with the values of the school (or educational content) empowers learners. Naturally, this is a win-win situation for all, as teachers then f
Communication is important. Crisp, clear and straightforward communication is imperative. Think of all the times a conversation with a client has gone sideways or a time a pitch was delivered exceptionally well. What’s the difference? What are the similarities? We know that body language and tone
In this day and age, there’s a plethora of ways to make your business more environmentally friendly. With so many incentives and small ways you can make a big change, it’s a no brainer for companies (large, small and solo) to jump on the bandwagon and do their part the best way they can. And [&h
Fundraising strategies are the backbone of every nonprofit’s campaign. They are essential to the livelihood of the cause you’re promoting. What we don’t want to forget is that behind every contribution, there’s an actual person or group of people. It’s too easy to get caught up in the back
Religious communities are built on showing up to their place of worship. Sharing space is an age old tradition. Mosques, synagogues, and churches, all of these institutions invite members of the community to be social and worship. It’s within these four walls that people take time out of their sch
FreeConference got its namesake by providing a great free plan with awesome quality, attracting a lot of customers to our platform. While the free plan works for many of our customers, our premium plan offers a much more robust set of features that can make FreeConference your ideal communication pl
What does productivity actually mean? Henry Ford said, “Improved productivity means less human sweat, not more.” If we look into economics, it’s about how much you are getting out of what you put in. Agriculture is a good example, and challenges the farmer to think inside the patch. Yielding m
Every coach is looking for their dream client. The reason you most likely got into this business in the first place is to nurture and support your client’s vision while creating an online business that serves you and your lifestyle. Their success becomes your success! So how do you build your drea
First off, why would anyone want to share their screen? What’s the point? Plus, it sounds invasive, super high techy and rather complicated. For someone who isn’t familiar, these might be the initial thoughts when first hearing the words “screen sharing.” But in reality, the truth is that sc
When it comes to getting more work done faster, it seems like there are always new trends popping up. Huddle rooms for focused discussion; flex working for improved employee happiness; phone booths for privacy – and these are only just scratching the surface. If it means expediting the same qualit
When your team feels like they’re contributing and doing their jobs effectively, that’s when morale goes up and the numbers come in. If you’re a church leader or raising funds for a campaign, running a volunteer group or hosting a 1:1 coaching session, every business and organization runs on c
Ever since the record button was invented, people have taken quite a liking to recording pretty much everything. The ability to ‘record’ has humble beginnings, like an audio cassette player that could record songs off the radio if you were quick enough to hit the button before your song came on.
In the not so distant past, going into the office everyday was just part of the job. While telecommuting was the norm for some fields (mostly IT), others are now just implementing the infrastructure to facilitate remote working capabilities. With adequate 2-way technology that comes with high qualit
Modern communication that includes online meetings requires a solution that encompasses exceptional features and benefits. With such elaborate working schedules, multi-layered projects and tiered chains of command, keeping the work flow seamless demands so much more to empower a meeting. Besides, a
The growth and health of your business depends on how you send and receive a message. The exchange of ideas can’t transpire without software that nurtures the back and forth, and overall progression of a project. Whether at the beginning of a venture, midway through a project or around the corner