Team building exercises are a must in creating a productive and closely-knit team. But with so many team building ideas, which are the ones that help make a happy team? Which of them are the most efficient, least time-consuming and most affordable?
Put simply: the best exercises are the team building activities that can increase communication and trust among the members of the team all while creating memories they can share.
It’s trade show season again, and your booth should be equipped with enough flair to bring attention to your brand. Among the hundreds of other businesses that will all make an effort to advertise themselves, you can easily stand out with banners, signs, tents, tablecloths, backdrops and display tables that are certain to draw in the crowds! With the right gear for the tradeshow floor, you’ll be sure to leave a lasting impression on the people you network – plus use and reuse it for years to come. Available in a variety of colors, fonts, and design options you can play around with the equipment to achieve the perfect trade show appearance. Let’s take a look at six essential items you need to put together the best booth in the room.
Whether your job is great or not, a lot of employers are interested in creating greater camaraderie and unity among coworkers. And as clichéd as they might seem, team-building exercises are a great way to do it.
But are you sick of the company retreats, the trust games, the honesty circles? This is 2016, and there are completely new, fun and creative ways to build a job culture and community. The end result will be a stronger workplace, a closer-knit team, and fresh, joyful revitalization for your company’s mission and place in the world. Here are eighteen to get the ball rolling. See if they don’t inspire some team-building endeavors in your company.
Everyone has utilized the assistance of a medical professional. From the day we are born and through every season of life, the service of doctors, dentists, and emergency rooms will benefit us or someone we know. The healthcare industry remains as varied and unique as the patients it treats, encompassing a wide variety of services across the United States. This includes hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies, and private physician offices.
It takes passion, time and dedication to be a meaningful patron of a charitable organization or nonprofit group. Between phone calls, meetings, donations and events, members should be rewarded for their loyalty and devotion to your cause. The end of the year is a time to reflect on patrons who have shown their generosity, and there are several ways you can reward or thank them in a manner they’ll never forget. Taking the time to appreciate your donors helps build strong, lasting relationships among the community. This holiday season, you can give them meaningful, personalized gifts that properly acknowledge all the work they’ve done in the name of philanthropy. Here are ten priceless holiday gift ideas that say “thanks” for their commitment and abundant support.
This holiday season, let your loyal clients and business patrons know it’s been a pleasure doing business with them. Whether it’s a potential or current client, you can make their holiday season merrier with a personalized accessory that leaves a lasting impression of your brand. A durable, customized favor can be used for years to come and with high-quality engraving, your logo is sure to never fade! Here are 10 creative ideas small businesses can use to show gratitude and appreciation for their patrons.
This holiday season, win the award for “best boss” by rewarding your employees with a memorable gift that makes them feel appreciated. All of their dedication and hard work merits your gratitude, so show them how much it means to you with a gesture that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. A personalized gift goes above and beyond the average holiday exchange, and we’ve got the top ten gifts to rock your company’s holiday! Don’t forget, you can make your holiday gifting easier when you shop by budget, category or event.
Industry trade shows present great opportunities to show off your product, expand your market knowledge, and connect with others in the same industry. Trade shows can be perfect for networking and exposure, and for building relationships within your industry and making an impression with prospective customers.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), 31 days dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, the second-most common form of cancer among women in the U.S. that kills approximately 40,000 women annually. In addition to raising awareness, BCAM promotes mammography as the most effective way to protect against and fight breast cancer.
Standing out in a crowded market is no easy task. Especially, in the B2B business services industry where hundreds or even thousands of companies are vying for top-of-mind position in their chosen niche while offering products and services that are often similar.
Most people understand that before products and services can be promoted, they have to be tied to a brand identity that starts with a company name, tagline and business logo design. These foundational elements communicate what you are selling, whether directly like Facebook, whose logo is the letters of the company and the tagline “Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life,” or symbolically like Nike whose logo is a “swoosh” and tagline is “Just do it.”
Running is an excellent way to maintain physical health, and studies show that it also has great psychological effects. According to the American Psychological Association, “active people are less depressed than inactive people. And people who were active and stopped tend to be more depressed than those who maintain or initiate an exercise program”. A great way to motivate your team to not only stay active, but set higher goals for themselves, is to sign up and prepare for a local 5K race. Running a 5K will elevate your runners’ max VO2 to improve their fitness and give them the confidence to sign up for more races.
No matter what kind of business you run, your employees are your most valuable asset. As the legendary former GE CEO Jack Welch said, “Your assets go up in the elevator in the morning, and ride down at night.” Every one of your employees is an integral member of your team, so letting them know that you understand and appreciate them, even in small ways, will help keep morale and productivity high.
USB flash drives (also known as thumb drives, jump drives, or memory sticks) have been around for years now, since before we had access to cloud storage and file sharing options on every computerized device. That change in technology has led so-called experts to predict the death of the USB drive for years, and yet the humble thumb drive remains an extremely popular item with expected worldwide sales to exceed half a billion units by 2020.
Every business is faced with balancing the needs to promote themselves effectively and control costs, while focusing on the time and resources necessary to run things efficiently. Whether your company is large or small, achieving this harmony can be a challenge.