Words surround everything we do. Odds are, you learned verbal communication through socialization with parents, teachers, and peers. You likely learned writing from a series of English teachers who required you to write more paragraphs than the previous year. They focused on vocabulary and reading comprehension while enforcing grammar rules, but they probably failed to […]
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Three Essential Bookkeeping Practices for a Smooth Year-End
As we approach the end of the year, thoughts turn toward year-end reporting. Whether you handle bookkeeping for a business or a nonprofit, here are a few tips to help your year-end go more smoothly: #1: Be Proactive When your accountant is preparing your annual report or your income tax return, note the questions they […]
Client Spotlight: Bright Places
LaVada English is the CEO and Founder of Bright Places, Inc., a consulting firm that equips and supports organizations in dismantling their unhealthy workplaces. She holds an MBA in Human Resource Management and is a certified Intercultural development coach. Lavada recently sat down with us to talk more about the birth of Bright Places, her […]
Creating A Promotional or Informative Video: The Basics
Creating Impactful Videos If you’ve spent more than 10 seconds on social media, you know the power of a well-made visual to grab people’s attention. With access to such a large audience, videos in this medium have massive potential to engage and influence a broader audience — if they are done well. The following are […]
What Makes an Effective Leader?
Whether you are a student or adult, the ability to lead is important in education, business, community service, military and in many other avenues. Over my 30+ years in education, I have been blessed to work with many outstanding leaders and have learned specific actions that effective leaders possess. I will never say that I […]