Workplace Essentials: Resolving Conflict at Work /

People often assume that conflict is always negative. This is not true! People are inherently different, and conflict can happen when those differences come to light. Equipped with a conflict resolution process, you can explore and understand those differences and use them to interact in a more positive, productive way. Read More …

How Can a Virtual Assistant Help Your Small Business Thrive? by Kim Shivler / M. ED

One of the challenges for many solopreneurs, people who run their own businesses and work as a sole provider, especially coaches, consultants, and service providers, is that everything in the business falls on their shoulders, and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Read More …

Part Time Work from Home Gigs and Where to Apply By Ani Sharad

The advent of high-speed Internet has given birth to an array of remote home-based gigs. These gigs are ideal for students, stay at home parents, and even retirees. While setting their own hours, one can earn a respectable part-time income. Here’s an overview of five gigs to apply to today. Read More …

Email Signatures = Free Marketing What’s Yours?, by Kim Shivler

Love it or hate it, email appears to be here to stay, and for many small business owners, it is a key form of communication between them and their customers. According to Hubspot, more than 306 billion emails are sent per day and 64% of small businesses use email marketing. Read More …

Tech for Incarcerated – Better Rehabilitation and Low Recidivism / presented by SimplyBestWebsites.Com

Per the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 95% of 2.2 million incarcerated would eventually be released. The societal expectation is that they make meaningful contributions from day one. Tech is helping deliver on this expectation. Read More …

Workplace Essentials: Creating an Accountable Workplace / By Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP

Accountability is an essential factor in an exceptional, high-functioning workplace. It is very important to build a team that fosters workplace accountability since accountability will be reflected in the accuracy and efficiency of the work produced by the employees. Read More …

Quick Guide to Social Media Marketing in 2022, by Alys Blevins

Every entrepreneur knows that social media marketing is the place to crush it and get more customers. But it is changing, social media site owners are pushing businesses to spend money and are slowly making it more difficult to organically market businesses. Here is our quick guide to social media marketing in 2022. Read More …

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS , by Jeff Lindstrom / ECHO Digital Solutions

As a business owner, if you could spend just a few hours a week to increase your business’s recognition, traffic, and sales with little to no cost, would you do it? Of course! But most small to medium-size businesses don’t actively use social media marketing to help improve their brand awareness. Read More …

3 Marketing Tips for 2022, by Jeff Lindstrom ECHO Digital Solutions

It’s no secret 2021 was a tough year for many businesses throughout the country.  However, there certainly is a silver lining – businesses had to adapt to the way their customers interacted with and shopped their brand. Read More …

For the Hiring Manager – Lure in Great Candidates / By Alan Bernstein, President and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc.

One of the first steps to finding great employees is determining what type of person will fit into the new position and the company. But finding the right way to lure in candidates can be difficult if not done properly. Read More …

Importance of Having an Up-To-Date Website by, ECHO Digital Solutions

One of the most effective ways for a business to gain exposure, especially in a local market, is having a properly built website.  Having a website is great, but just like with a vehicle, it does require maintenance and care. Read More …

Celebrating 25 years / Marine Bank & Trust

Marine Bank will soon be celebrating 25 years of helping local residents achieve the dream of home ownership, assisting business owners in growing their business, and supporting the agencies who make the community a better place to live. Read More …

Job Search Support: Being Organized / By Alan Bernstein, President and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc.

Success in your quest to find the job of your dreams depends a great deal on your ability to be organized. You must know each day what it is you need to do in order to gain the next interview that could open the door to the opportunity you are seeking. Your time and resources are limited and you must maintain both motivation and organization in your effort to gain employment. Read More …

Marketing to the Right Audience / ECHO Digital Solutions

Marketing your brand, product, or service can often require a sizable financial investment.  Because of this, it’s important to make sure you set yourself up for success.  Understanding who you are marketing to helps minimize risk and allows you to reach people in the most cost-effective way possible. By developing a specific audience to market to, you’ll typically have much more success than broader campaigns.  Here are a few important points to consider when you are developing your target audience. Read More …

Job Search Support: Creating a Portfolio / By Alan Bernstein, President and Chief Human Resource Consultant of HR Office Savers, Inc.

Having a collection of your best work available in a portfolio is a great way to not only tell the employer what you are able to do but also to show them what you have done for others.

Portfolios are not only for artists. Read More …

What to Consider When Working with an Instagram Influencer  by Jeff Lindstrom, ECHO Digital Solutions

Seemingly everyone on social media considers themselves an “influencer” these days.  In fact, many people claiming to be influencers sell sponsored posts to businesses to promote products and brands.  This is a great way to spend marketing dollars for your company if it will be Read More …

Job Search Support: Day of the Interview By Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

Day of the Interview Preferred positions are highly sought after, with multiple job seekers for one position. Here are some things you can do on the day of the interview to set yourself apart from others. Be on time Arrive 5–15 minutes before the scheduled Read More …

Why Social Media Marketing is Important for your Business by Jeff Lindstrom, ECHO Digital Solutions

Social media is a great way to reach millions of people worldwide. Over the last several years, having a cohesive social media strategy has become an important part of your brand’s larger digital marketing strategy. Read on to learn more about how social media can Read More …

Financial Security / Ana A. Suriel / agent

Times may be turbulent, but your future financial security doesn’t have to be. I can work with you to build a strategy that helps you protect what matters most. Built for times like these. Even during challenging times, our financial strength allows us to keep Read More …

Job Search Support: What to look for when applying for a job / by Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

When preparing to apply for a job, I want you to consider three key items: Resume, Qualifications, and Interest. If you can master these three things, you will have a more productive job search. Your Resume Writing a compelling resume is the first step to finding Read More …