Leveraging freelance resources is no longer just for Goliath cutting edge tech firms like Google. Hiring isn’t easy and it isn’t a perfect science. Maybe it’s time to consider the hybrid option, the “try and buy.”
5 Lessons Learned from the 2018 Tax Season
We’ve worked hard all fall and winter to help our clients prepare for April 15th, but how will our collective efforts pan out? While the work of tax season is fresh in our minds, we wanted to share our insights… Read more→
Employee Benefits Benchmark Survey Results
Employee benefits are designed to attract and retain the highest quality employees. Yes, they can be expensive and yes, the cost seems to go up each year. If we look at the benefits as an investment toward finding and keeping the right people,… Read more→
Millennials’ Next Move: Management
Millennials – the largest generation in today’s workforce – are moving into management and are starting to create shifts in corporate culture and leadership styles.
How Much Should You Spend on Marketing in 2019?
Everyone wants to know: How much should I spend on marketing this year? Truth is, there’s no silver bullet that will tell you how and where to put your dollars. If you run a search on google, you’ll find stats… Read more→
Diversity & Inclusion: Perspectives and Choices
Josh Bersin, a Human Resource Business Analyst, has found the following: “Companies that embrace diversity in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.”
Protect Your Company from Departing Employees Who Possess Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
It is critical for companies to consider the harm that they could suffer by an unexpected employee departure. The good news is that companies can take a number of steps to minimize the exposure and risks associated with losing a… Read more→
President’s Message: The School of Hard Knocks
I started my company, MKD Electric, 23 years ago. We’re an electrical contracting business located in Elgin, IL. I’ve been in the electrical business since I was 19 starting with my first job at Cal’s Electric in Wood Dale. I had… Read more→
The Cold Calling Guide from Sellemental
Matthew Lampros, the Founder of Sellemental, shared his proven methods for successful cold calling and appointment setting with the CFBC community. We learned how to achieve: 4 appointments per hour of calling 20% pick up rate (PUR) 80% yes rate… Read more→
Creating a Resilient Workforce
Compare the life of a business leader today to what it was like 20 years ago. Are things more or less complicated? Is hiring more or less difficult? Is there more or less competition? No one is immune from challenges… Read more→
