Virtual Currency & Payroll: What HR Pros Need to Know

As most HR and payroll professionals will attest, people are very particular about their pay as are the companies that pay them. Believe it or not, some US companies still pay people exclusively in cash—presumably to get around paying taxes or to avoid having to document paying people who are unauthorized to work in the country. Other

March 2, 2018

Boost Business with 3 Software Automation Techniques

Time is money, so start freeing up time to make room for growing revenue. Business owners know all too well that smart business management means being able to get things done efficiently and not get bogged down in day-to-day operations. One of the biggest ways modern business owners are streamlining business operations is by utilizing automated software solutions to

February 28, 2018

Hyper Targeting Makes the Most of Your Budget

The right data lets you personalize your message, no matter what your market. Consider this example out of the tourism industry from Morgan & Co., a media agency owned by EO Lousiana member Eric Morgan. A Millennial, a Gen Xer, and a Baby Boomer walk into a swanky hotel bar. They sidle up to the three feet

February 26, 2018

Learn More, Grow More, Be More

It happens: You build a successful organization and business is humming along. Suddenly you realize: You're bored and you want more. Not more money necessarily, but more personal and professional fulfillment. More enjoyment, more opportunities, more challenges. Entrepreneurs with an ongoing thirst for learning often turn to executive education programs to expand their knowledge base to tackle new challenges

February 23, 2018

6 Keys to Building a Winning Startup Team

Did you know every job opening attracts around 250 resumes? And that number can feel like hundreds more if you're in the midst of starting your own company and searching for the perfect startup team. Before you begin reviewing candidates, consider this checklist of tips for developing a top team. Choose Experts. Whatever area you’re looking

February 21, 2018

Can You Use a Personal Loan to Launch a Business? Yes. Here’s How.

If you have your heart set on becoming a business owner or founder, then one of your first steps is securing financing. You cannot use your credit card, unfortunately. What you can do, though, is take out a personal loan. You've probably seen ads and websites about personal loans. Did you know you can use

February 20, 2018