Tag: It’s Personal
When disability is a plus
Some large companies, such as Walgreen Co., Wells Fargo & Co. and The Proctor & Gamble Co., are successfully integrating people with disabilities into...
When seeking donations, the device matters
Most charities aren’t tailoring their online fundraising strategies to the electronic device donors may use when they decide whether to click a “donate” button....
Tips to avoid the help-desk woes
For businesses that rely on information technology help-desk support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly and to keep networks secure, it’s vital to know...
Rise of the side hustle in today’s economy
The landscape of entrepreneurship has undergone a remarkable transformation. The surge in new business formations in recent years speaks volumes about the evolving entrepreneurial...
Prep for noncompete ban
Now that the dust has settled on the Federal Trade Commission’s April 23 final rule that would prohibit virtually all employee noncompete agreements, where...
How DEI rollbacks at colleges set back learning
Just four years ago, following the murder of George Floyd, almost every college and university in the U.S. had at least one diversity, equity...
How to elevate your executive presence in presentations
For a business leader, the ability to communicate effectively and command attention and respect is crucial to success. Whether addressing a team, presenting to...
Now is the time to ID your success factors
As we move deeper into 2024, it’s a good time for Rhode Island small-business owners to reflect on the state of their business and...
In public speaking, simplify your message
In public speaking, the ability to effectively communicate ideas is paramount. However, many speakers fall into the trap of overcomplicating their messages, leading to...
A way to boost first-responder safety
When a first responder enters a burning building, whether it’s an office building, warehouse, hospital or any other structure, there is immediately an array...