There’s no turning back from the workplace changes brought about by the “Great Resignation,” according to the expert who coined the term, psychologist Anthony Klotz. A management professor at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, Klotz said, “The pandemic brought the future of work into the present of work.”
Workers are taking a step back and considering their true value and worth and demanding more for their time and talent, creating a “Great Reshuffle.” (Read More...)
With over 30 years' experience in manufacturing and selling capital equipment, Ron Fraley, Director of Marketing & Sales at Ameri-Cure Inc. knows what his clients need to succeed. When it came to offering financing to his commercial customers, Ron's diligence in vetting commercial equipment financing providers focused on the client experience, requiring references and several months of transactions, looking for consistency and excellent service. (Read More...)
Many employers have responded to the Great Resignation by increasing their wages ahead of a federal mandate. However, if you’re a small business owner, you may be fearful of how a minimum wage increase will impact your business. There are pros and cons when increasing wages. Here are some things to consider before making a change. (Read More...)
Supply chain challenges are a complex entanglement that’s affecting everyone in 2022. From aluminum to food products and fertilizers to plastic resins, businesses and consumers alike are feeling the strain. Some of the biggest sufferers of these economic disruptions are small businesses. (Read More...)
If there's one constant about healthcare in this country, it's that it is always evolving, thanks to technology and innovation. From streamlining processes to admit or discharge a patient faster to developing a vaccine for COVID-19, these improvements have had direct impacts on patients' lives. (Read More...)
It's the same for nearly every company we assist. Before anyone decides whether to buy anything from them or do any business with them, they check out the website. And they do it even if they first learn about the company offline. So it's hard to overstate the importance of getting your web design right. (Read More...)
Renowned Chef Terry Craig and his wife Laura opened their first Jalapeño Inferno restaurant in Scottsdale in 1999 and have grown to be one of the valley’s most respected and recognized names for high quality, authentic Mexican food. When the established entrepreneurs sought to expand into a new market area, Terry reached out to Ascentium Capital for help. (Read More...)
In March of 2020, restaurant sales plummeted after in-person dining was severely restricted. Fast forward a few weeks, and a new trend emerged illustrated by long drive-thru lines wrapped around fast-food locations, drive-thru lanes became the superstar, helping fast-food chains' sales rebound faster than those of full-service restaurants. In 2020, drive-thru visits grew by 27% in the third quarter and represented 44% of off-premises orders across the restaurant industry, according to the NPD Group. The drive-thru has evolved into the centerpiece of the fast-food industry. QSR businesses have been eager and wise to employ strategies that leverage this advantage as consumers flock to drive-thru lanes. (Read More...)