Becky Thomas, co-owner of Third Street Sportswear, gives her advice for maintaining good relationships with clients. Drawing on her experience working with customers coast to coast, Thomas says equity and fairness are some of the best ways to build trust and respect.
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Janet Susdorf, business consultant and founder of Brain Power for Hire, LLC, discusses the importance of adapting and learning from failure. Drawing from the struggles she has faced in her own life as a sixtime cancer survivor, Susdorf talks about when to fight and when to accept change.
Moving from physical meetings to digital meetings can feel like a barrier, but Mackenzie Scherer, an independent technology business consultant, says it can be an opportunity. Scherer says that with good moderation, a digital meeting experience can make people feel more included in the discussion.
Dr. Clifton Petty, dean of the Breech School of Business at Drury University, lists three priorities for an effective MBA program. Petty says an entrepreneurial focus, a cohesive group of fellow students and an emphasis on hands-on experience are things students should look for in an MBA program. This is sponsored content.
Megan Short, the executive director of the Springfield Contractors Association, discusses her company’s organization strategies to encourage networking. She encourages organizing networking events around some activity and working to explicitly provide time during events for people to chat and have conversation.
Jeff Eiserman, a senior risk advisor at Ollis/Akers/Arney, says the first priority in preparing for unexpected disaster is shoring up your financial house. In addition, Eiserman says vetting your suppliers, and making sure you have a diversified supply chain is a sure way of getting through difficulties like the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 days ago
Nonprofit officials shift their focus to RISE, a yearlong self-sufficiency program.
Friday, May 7
Greg Williams brings 30 years of leadership experience to the role.
Thursday, May 6
Newly opened Schuchmann Meat is among the recipients.
Thursday, May 6
The municipality and its nonprofit partners connect with more than 400 recipients to date.
Monday, May 3
Taj Suleyman is scheduled to start May 17 at City Hall.
Thursday, April 29
Public comment will follow the selection of a development team.
Thursday, April 29
The March jobless figure is 3.6%, according to the BLS.
Monday, April 26
City program initially targets north-side neighborhoods.
Wednesday, April 21
The Convention & Visitors Bureau estimates 2,400 less workers than prior to the pandemic.
Tuesday, April 20
The median pay, adjusted for cost of living, is $51,804, according to Self Financial.
