"All progress takes place outside the comfort zone." -- Michael John Bobak

In today’s online world, businesses need a strong online presence to compete against other businesses. When asked to describe why they mistrusted a website, 94 percent of comments were directly related to web design elements, while only 6 percent referenced specific content. Click to read more

“The next big thing is the one that makes the last big thing usable.” — Blake Ross, Co-creator of Mozilla Firefox

Incredible advances in technology have drastically changed the way businesses interact with their clients. To simply adapt to these changes is a necessity to remain relevant, but the hallmark of a great business is to leverage these developments to their advantage. Click to read more

"Invest in yourself now and reap the dividends day after day after month after year." - Jack LaLanne

Businesses expecting tax breaks this year have a number of options for how to use the extra cash. The most profitable businesses use tax return funds to invest in technologies and capabilities that help them grow. Click to read more

"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great." -- John D. Rockefeller

The quality of your customer relationship management (CRM) software can make or break your nonprofit’s internal fundraising and marketing processes — not to mention your donors’ user experience. Many nonprofits still rely on antiquated software with limited abilities, preventing them from efficiently leveraging donor data, producing complex reports, and optimizing marketing campaigns. Click to read more

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." -- Walt Disney

This tax season small to medium-sized businesses had to navigate the recently passed Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Some companies may have been able to qualify for that elusive 20 percent tax break outlined in the bill, but most had to meticulously unearth every possible deduction.

Should they succeed in obtaining a sizeable tax benefit, small to medium-sized businesses then face a critical, potentially business-changing decision: how to invest that tax benefit. Click to read more

"You can learn from everybody." -- Sam Walton

Nonprofit organizations constantly need to upgrade their capabilities to increase the effectiveness of their fundraising campaigns. With so much focus on everyday operations, spending time on development and programs that maximize their ability to generate more donations might seem impossible. Click to read more

“Showing a strong success and visible benefits is key to getting others to agree to try your way of doing things.” ~ Unknown

Outsourcing was once a viable option for businesses that wanted to reduce their operating costs and become more efficient. While saving money may be a priority for businesses that choose to outsource, many organizations have realized that this trend is shifting due to some issues. The wrong types of outsourcing solutions can incur hidden costs, put sensitive information at risk or create quality control issues, among other things. Click to read more

“If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitor will.” ~Bob Hooey

In today’s world, consumers are bombarded with options to purchase goods and services across multiple technologies. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are focused on creating digital experiences that will help grow profits, but many organizations find it challenging to deliver relevant digital experiences for their customers. Businesses that stand out from their competitors balance how clients access content, services, products, actions and interfaces to get what they need. How do these organizations succeed? Click to read more

“The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow.” – Rupert Murdoch

To maximize the productivity and efficiency of your business, you need to be surrounded by a team that can help you access the right information. Business consulting services can help you evolve by offering insight and creating specific recommendations to grow your business. Consulting services can benefit you by helping you save time, bringing outside perspective and offering customized solutions that will ensure you expand your reach. Click to read more

“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” - Vince Lombardi

Your business goals are a lifeline to success and your ability to achieve them can make or break your business. As you work towards your goals, you may need some help from third parties. By integrating the right types of solutions, you enable your business to gain more insight, customize its support tools, utilize technical resources and improve its responsiveness to fluctuations in the market. Click to read more