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By Anastasia Warren, Marketing Manager   I've recently noticed the amount of people in the world pointing out problems. Yes, this is needed. We need to understand the root of the problems we as a society face. We need to identify pain points and different issues. What I wish I saw more of, are solutions. […]

By Jim Annis   Ah, Valentine's Day is in the air. Romance, proposals, new flirtations and sometimes ... the inevitable big breakup. Well, nothing lasts forever, so that's why it's good to have some guidance on how to manage situations when they go south. Aside from a longtime personal love, breaking up with a long-term business vendor […]

  Caution: This is a tough love article. We live this every day. What does it mean? There is a lot of lip service out there about how local companies are paying good, competitive wages but we do not see it in action. We challenge every business owner in Northern Nevada to read this, share […]

By Jim Annis   It's January and every business salesperson is champing at the bit to get over the holiday slowdown (unless you're retail) and get new customers. Make way! Here they come! As a CEO, it is important to give some coaching reminders to your sales team before you release them. To increase your […]

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) put together a great video on new companies and economic and job growth in Nevada.   Take a look: Visit EDAWN here.

By Jim Annis, CEO When we think about how Santa accomplishes all that he needs to, there is only one true answer: It's his wife. Somebody has to run the place while he's gallivanting around the world. Therefore, we decided to have some fun and create a parable in the form of a poem about […]

By Jim Annis   So, you've been thinking about giving yourself a "gift" this year and going virtual. Perhaps you've made a list of assumptions about going virtual — in whole or in part — that might need to be checked twice. Here are some things to think about. This is not a big deal: This can be […]

By Anastasia Warren   It’s that time of year again. Time to set the table, baste the turkey, take the pumpkin pie out of the oven, and eat… probably a little too much. It is a couple of days off from work, a time to see family and friends, and a time to prepare for […]

By Jim Annis, CEO   This year on America's Got Talent, a young competitor named Drew had a pronounced stutter due to a life-changing, devastating sports injury. Once the "cool kid" at school, he learned humility that he had never known which made him a better person. His comedy routine demonstrated talent and bravery in […]

By Anastasia Warren   You just spent the last few days soaking up the sun with your toes in the sand. Or maybe, you took a week to relax at home and get caught up around the house. Whatever you did, it was vacation – time off while your workplace continued to do business. Getting […]

By Anastasia Warren, Marketing Manager   Sometimes, the best solution is something simple, old-fashioned, and proven to work. The issue of employees feeling comfortable enough to bring light to issues in the workplace is apparent at most companies. No matter how open your management team or leadership is, some employees will always find it difficult […]

By Jim Annis, CEO   Imagine a support group with the following characters:  an 11-month old baby, an 11-month old "puppy" and an 11-month old aquarium with several fish, some dead and some alive. They all sit in a back storage room, abandoned by their human "parents." The conversation goes something like this: Baby (to […]