It always seems that ‘life’ happens in the most inconvenient times. Your car breaks down when you’re on your way to a meeting, the kiddos get sick right when you’re out of PTO, and my personal reoccuring life moment, your phone dies when you’re alone and nowhere near a charger. These things are extremely stressful, but are just inconveniences. But …
When you own a business, you’re not just leading the way for your company, but you’re also seeking leaders to stand with along the way. Not everyone will successfully lead with you or have the best interest for your company, but choosing the right leaders play a key role in the success of your business. But choosing the right leaders …
Business is an ever evolving concept with different trends and adapting processes. Whether you’re new to it or you’ve been in business for years, there is always something new to learn. Often, learning new skills or processes to business is an overwhelming task and takes time. It’s easy to get burnt out or weighed down by all the information. If …
When you think of good branding, your mind most likely shoots to Nike, Apple, and/or Starbucks. These brands understand the power of a logo and they’ve become iconic for it. Realistically, small businesses like ours will not have the same worldly impact with our branding, but our image affects our current and prospective customers. If you’re currently facing the obstacle …
Working from home can be great for many reasons- like getting to stay home in your pajamas and watching Netflix in between work tasks!? But let face it, working from home gets old really fast. Here’s why working from Cornerstone is better than working from home Fewer Distractions: From doing laundry, watching kids, and the temptation to watch tv- working …
Summer is right around the corner, which means if you’re like a lot of businesses, you are probably approaching a slow season. Even though slow seasons get a bad wrap, sometimes they’re just what you and your business need. Slow seasons give you an opportunity to focus on things like your business model, expense reports, customer acquisition, marketing and your …
Did you know that everyone receives appreciation, gratitude, and praise differently? According to Gary Chapman, the successful author who wrote “The Five Love Languages” and “The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” there are five different ways that a person or employee receives appreciation and admiration. Usually, a person prefers one of the five different appreciation languages or a …
Sometimes mornings get a bad wrap, but they actually have so much potential! Think of mornings as a fresh start, maybe a new sale or a new relationship is on the horizon, and all you have to do is start the day! An easy way to motivate yourself to get out of bed and to start the day is by …
The transition from winter to spring is a fun time of the year! We take our things from the cold, dreary winter we had, and hide them away until next year. The flowers are coming back to life and old things become new again. The sun is making a comeback and everyone seems to be in a better mood. During …
We are so lucky to work with so many brilliant people; people that love to pour their knowledge into us to help us grow as an individual and also thrive in a working environment. Bud Parker, of Novologic, is one of those people. He has a passion to coach and teach his employees what he has learned over the years …
