“Try to learn something about everything and everything about something,” says Larissa Warren, an associate with Husch Blackwell and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Trusted Advisers for 2017. Seek out someone who is knowledgeable in the field in which you’re interested. Don’t be afraid to try something new.
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“We talk a lot about, we read a lot about servant leadership, and for me, that metaphor of a third class ticket really captures the essence of how we choose to lead,” says Dr. Carol Taylor, …
“Springfield and Branson aren’t necessarily competing with each other. When we work together to solve issues, then that’s good for all of us,” says Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar …
“You’ve gotta manage stress, you’ve gotta do those things and exercise. It’s a great way to do that — it’s something that brings us together as a family,”says Matt Harrison who co-owns …
“Everybody’s like, ‘Ooh, technology.’ Technology makes us more efficient. I’d rather be more effective first, and then worry about the efficiency,” says Jeremy Clopton, owner of What’s …
How much does your search engine know about you? Dallas Nash, a speaker at Evangel University's Cybersecurity and Ethics Symposium and Senior Regional Manager with Dell, says whether you’re …
“A common misconception is that structural engineers are only needed from the initial design phase of a building,” says Travis Miller, Owner and Senior Structural Engineer with Miller …
“I think the biggest barrier to solar installation is making sure you’re fully informed on what you’re buying, says Leroy Schaefer with Sunbelt Environmental Services. Leroy says whether it’s …
Growing your company is good. Or is it? There are five things to consider when assessing if a growth opportunity will help or hinder your company according to Summer Massey, Loan Manager at Arvest …
“It’s important to be able to step outside of ourselves and ask, ‘How can we make things better?’” says Sherry Coker, OTC Center for Workforce Development Business Development Director. …
Whether you need a convenient service for your monthly medications, a caregiver to aid you with a parent, or help in setting up in-home hospice care, you can customize a plan to suit your needs. …
Analyze your employee performance, identify performance gaps then determine which gaps can be improved through training. Sherry Coker, OTC Center for Workforce Development Business Development …
Have you considered a mutually beneficial partnership? Diana Tyndall, Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, says sometimes businesses struggle to reach local …
When looking for a full-time resort lifestyle, you may have more questions than answers. Bill Hasler, Stonebridge Village Property Owners Association General Manager, let’s you know the most …
Should you build a new facility for your business or remodel? Many believe remodeling has a higher cost, may require you to close during construction and you still need the services of an architect. …
Kirk Stange, Founding Partner, Stange Law Firm says people have many misperceptions about divorce. “I know that clients, at times, look at divorce like a speed race, like a drag race — let’s …
Real TalksAnne and Andy Walls, owners of the Savoy Ballroom talk about the financial hardships they dealt with during their first year and the things they learned along the way. They began with a huge amount of debt and when unexpected expenses kept …
What does Jack Stack think business students need to learn?He says innovation and creativity are learned by dealing with budget shortfalls. Jack believes the way to win in The Great Game of Business is by studying the reason others failed.
David Brazeal says the new Saturday Night Live app will help you bridge the generation gap at the watercooler. It features all 42 seasons of the popular television show.
Click here for the financial tool kit Real MoneyBeth Domann, Executive Director of Springfield Little Theatre and Donna Coppock, Corporate Trainer at The Great Game of Business are back with another segment of Real Money. …
Are you avoiding difficult conversations with coworkers? Marlene Chism, author, consultant and expert on stopping workplace drama, says there are many reasons we try to evade these interactions. …
“One of the biggest traps is we simply forget to eat,” says Pamela Hernandez, certified personal trainer, health coach, and owner of Thrive Personal Fitness. This leads to eating fast food or …
Would you choose to hire an inexperienced job candidate over an experienced one? “We decided very early on that in the bar and restaurant business — sometimes experienced hirees are gonna bring …
We know hindsight is 20/20, but are there business decisions you would change given the opportunity?Brett Johnston, former co-owner of TAG Magazine says there are three decisions that could have prevented them from closing.