“Ready. Set. Give.” is an eight-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “The best, most efficient way a company can help is just start that conversation,” says Esther …
“For the comic book work, though I find it the most enjoyable, it’s also the most challenging in regards to actually getting paid,” says Michael Frizell, graphic novel author and Director of …
“You’ve got to take everything in perspective. There’s a lot worse things you could be going through,” says Gregg Scholtens, Executive Vice President for Nabholz Construction in Springfield, …
You’ve just invested a significant amount of time and money to train members of your team. Now you have to see if your employees actually learned the confidence, skills, behaviors, or attitudes you …
“I definitely, especially in the last few years, have made a point to make sure that I turn off work before I walk in the door. That’s been a lesson that I’ve learned,” says Travis Miller, …
Don’t procrastinate. Rob Keck, Director of Conservation at Bass Pro Shops, says his great-uncle Bill told him to never put off anything he wanted to do. “That’s something that has inspired me …
“Ready. Set. Give.” is an eight-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “The best, most efficient way a company can help is just start that conversation,” says Esther …
“We take that merchandise in, that donated product, we turn around and turn it into cash, and then the cash funds the mission, and that helps us build the homes,” says Will Kuebler, ReStore …
“Ready. Set. Give.” is an eight-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. Stephanie Anderson, Operations Coordinator for I Pour Life, says companies with the most successful …
Gregg Scholtens, Executive Vice President for Nabholz Construction in Springfield, Missouri, says the construction industry as a whole lost many craftsmen during the 2008 recession. “I think we …
Fazoli’s Franchisee Jamie Jacobsen and his wife Donna, have wanted to help local not-for-profit organizations since they started 24 years ago. Jacobsen says they also learned the their guest …
“What we’ve tried to accomplish is more of an experience,” says David Burnett, Mt. Vernon Community Bank President, Mid-Missouri Bank. Burnett says customers should feel free to come in and use …
“A lot of employers don’t realize that vending can be an extension of their employee benefits,” says Emily Kinney of Kinney Vending. Kinney says businesses can use their vending program to …
Steve Kitrel, Regional Manager with USA Mortgage, says there are several factors to consider when a realtor selects a lender. Kitrel says you should find a relationship-based lender that treats you …
“Ready. Set. Give.” is an eight-part series that helps companies create a culture of giving. “I think a lot of people don’t know where to volunteer or how to get involved,” says Mitch …
“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 …
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.