Category: Business Advice


CHOOSING THE BEST FORMAT FOR YOUR NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Tuesday, September, 12th, 2017 at 9:15 am by fcc-admin

A meeting organized around local or state community development projects should be handled with extreme care and preparation. According to a survey by Planners Web, when embarking on an important project or meeting preparation ranks highest in importance. Depending on the project unveiled in the community, one or a combination of the following meetings may be necessary to engage the community, foster openness, and build consensus. First, let’s examine the formats below and determine which [Read More...]

5 MUST HAVE SKILLS TO BUILD AN EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Thursday, July, 20th, 2017 at 9:00 am by fcc-admin

A thriving company is often fueled by an executive leadership team that exudes confidence, has constant communication, and is acquainted with the daily functions of the business. We have outlined five crucial leadership skills your team must possess to create strong and highly sought-after executive leadership. 1. Relationship Skills Leadership is less about individual needs and more about the needs of the organization and those within it. Employees want to work for a company they [Read More...]

HOW EFFECTIVE TRAINING CAN REDUCE EMPLOYEE TURNOVER

Thursday, June, 15th, 2017 at 9:15 am by fcc-admin

Hiring a loyal employee, who embodies company culture and values working for your brand, can feel like an unattainable goal. However, a good work environment and consistent effective training can help ensure employees stay and grow with your company, long term. Additionally, here are a few ways you can invest in your employees and reduce turnover rates. Retreats & Conferences: Promoting, and sponsoring employee attendance to industry specific conferences is a great way to invest in [Read More...]