“I think a lot of times the best ideas come from those that are doing a certain task day to day and they know better,” says Brooke Bigham, owner of EOS, LLC and one of Springfield Business …

Do your company meetings require a referee? Charity McGill, CEO and Co-founder of Deep Water Software, says they had to find a way to streamline their meetings. “It works out really well as a team …

“I like to joke around and say ‘security by day, ninja by night,’” says Jon Taylor, owner of Republic Warrior Sports. The gym focuses on functional fitness, meaning participants stay fit but …

How has your marketing strategy changed since you started your business? Nancy Bogart, CEO and founder of Jordan Essentials, says their strategies have changed tremendously, but their message is the …

“It’s a business obviously, but you have to understand what’s going on in peoples’ lives and help them as well,” says Melissa Higbie, an architect and partner with Esterly, Schneider and …

“You spend a lot of time in your office environment, so everybody wants to know, ‘What can I do at my desk? What can I do during the day?’” says Pamela Hernandez, certified personal trainer, …

“Research shows that active, constructive responding is the only way that we can respond to good news that will help the news sharer, the news receiver and their bonding,” says MJ Shaar, a …

“I really do believe that you can have a lot of intelligence and a lot of great ability, but you have to be willing to work to make a difference for your clients,” says Megan Creson, an Associate …

Not all labels are created equal. Natalie Menzies-Spradlin with Ample Industries gives you four things to think about to make sure your labels are durable, cost effective and meet your product …

“I think networking has been key too the core success I’ve had,” says Bruce Nasby, President of Global Advisory Associates. Nasby recommends sending an email specifically detailing who you are, …

“Being in higher education, we kind of devour books,” says Carol Taylor, President of Evangel University. She recommends Angela Duckworth’s “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” …

“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 …

“It wasn’t a job to me at first. I was just enjoying my time,” says Carolyn Billingsley, Producer and Founder of Carolyn Billingsley Productions. Billingsley started her production company at …

“The arts aren’t just for some people and not for others, they belong to everybody.” says Jane Chu, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Chu says the arts contribute three-quarters …

Have you followed up on all your potential sales? Scott Hutson, Senior Commercial Account Executive with Mediacom, says you should keep track of all opportunities. When you have downtime, revisit …

“There were so many ladies throughout the years that have influenced me in my career,” says Missy Handyside, General Manager of the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center. Handyside says her mother …

“I think it’s really a revelation to see your employees as having, maybe not a direct ownership stake, but certainly psychologically, an ownership stake in the business and the success of the …

“We build video technology that helps people to express their gratitude and appreciation for the people they care about,” says Andrew Horn, Founder and CEO of tribute.co. They showed their client …

Why hire an architect before you even begin your building project? Buddy Webb and Company principals explain three ways an architect can assist a building owner including determining specific …

“When you’re in a marketing situation in business development, and you’re constantly dealing with people, that better understanding of psychology and what makes people tick, can really be a …