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The Top Myths About ERP Software, Busted

Discussion about SaaS among business leaders, consultants, vendors, and tech writers is a healthy practice. It helps drive innovation and informs best practices. But it also creates a lot of noise. And where ERP software is concerned, there’s plenty of discussion (and noise) out there.  Due to the growing number of ERP solutions, especially as... Read More

Scott Hammer
September 9, 2019
7 min read

How to Prepare Your Small Business for a Recession

Warning signs of another recession are looming. If you run or manage a small to midsize business, you’re probably wondering what that could mean for your future. How can your business brave the uncertainty of another economic downturn? Rather than panic, prepare. As reported by Small Business Trends, 44% of small business owners have not... Read More

Scott Hammer
September 4, 2019
5 min read

Want the Best Employees? Change Your Company Culture

According to Access Perks, 72% of workers said an “innovative culture was a factor in influencing them to join a company.” That’s the power of positive company culture.  So what is company culture, exactly? It’s a lot more than offering casual dress codes and flexible vacation time– it’s the core values that your business stands... Read More

Scott Hammer
August 30, 2019
7 min read

Are Meetings a Huge Waste of Time?

Your employees and colleagues get bored in meetings. It’s a fact, supported by plenty of data. I could tell you that, according to an infographic by Emily Pidgeon, 50% of people find meetings unproductive. Or I could point out that “25% of meetings are spent discussing irrelevant issues.”   But I probably don’t need to do... Read More

Scott Hammer
August 23, 2019
7 min read

Top Business Influencers You Need to Follow on Twitter

Business is evolving faster than you can blink. Open your eyes and there’s a new innovation. How can you possibly expect to keep up with that rate of change? One of the best ways is to follow the people who are leading the way: business influencers. With daily new insights, intelligence, and well-researched advice, they’re... Read More

Scott Hammer
August 22, 2019
6 min read

The 5 Best Small Business Books You Can’t Afford to Skip

In the small business world, knowledge is power. From knowing the “ins and outs” of your market and ideal customer to capturing trends in software and social media, every ounce of information you gain can be your big advantage. One of the most effective ways to gather that intel? Turn to your nearest bookstore. Here... Read More

Scott Hammer
August 16, 2019
6 min read