Ascentium Capital Blog

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting new and unique challenges for businesses and their employees nationwide. Many are working remotely full-time for the first time, isolated from co-workers, friends and family. Daily lives and routines are disrupted which may cause anxiety and stress as well as strain us physically, mentally, and financially. In uncertain times, it is important to focus on the things that you can control. With that in mind, we have some tips to help employees who are suddenly working remote. (Read More...)

Many companies have had to make a quick pivot to remote operations. Part 1 of this article examined some of the technology and software needed to make a successful change. This part offers insights and tips from companies that have been operating remotely and focuses on the other two components of the organizational model: Process and People. (Read More...)

In what might seem like the blink of an eye, the majority of companies nationwide have shifted to doing business remotely. Supporting employee motivation, morale and productivity at a distance comes with new challenges for business leaders. (Read More...)

There is some good news in the midst of the chaos. SMB entrepreneurs are known for their innovative strategies and, facing a community in need, some companies are redefining their value proposition for the short term. Several industries are also seeing growth in previously under-utilized virtual services. (Read More...)

The temperatures have dropped, the leaves are turning and most of the country has fallen back one hour. This can only mean one thing: The end of the 2019 is near. This is a good time to review your company’s position with your tax advisor and to think about taking advantage of Section 179 tax incentives which may make year-end purchases worthwhile and affordable. (Read More...)

Studies have identified a marked management style among women leaders. They are strongly oriented toward team performance and consider morale and motivation key factors for optimum performance. Their preference for collaboration also makes them highly effective when working with clients, helping them establish constructive relationships. (Read More...)

Balancing the personal and professional sides of life can be like walking a tightrope for many professionals. Success appears to be mixed according to some surveys. In an environment where half those surveyed said that work-life imbalance means lost time with family and friends and 40 percent experience workplace burnout, the ability to achieve that sought-for and fulfilling balance may be hard to come by. (Read More...)

If you've been in business longer than a month, odds are good that you've been hit up by companies offering to drive hundreds of additional visitors to your website via the latest social media trend, your Google local profile or, most likely, through improving your website SEO. Whether via automated form submissions on your website, SPAM emails or robo calls… (Read More...)