Let’s face it: Many of us are familiar with the numerous advantages an owner has when selling a PR agency. There’s the appeal of transferring your firm to new owners and generating liquidity while also allowing you to remain involved in the business if you desire. The process also presents an opportunity to maintain your involvement with the agency you worked so hard to build—albeit in an evolved role—serving as a consultant or advisor to help the buyers ease into the transition. But are there...

Managing properties is challenging, especially when dealing with noise complaints. Whether it’s a resident who loves late-night loud heavy-metal music or one with an unruly pet, excessive noise can rapidly create neighborhood tensions and disturb the surrounding community. As a landlord or property manager, it’s your role to maintain a peaceful atmosphere while balancing tenant rights.

The gig economy is thriving, and entrepreneurial ventures have become increasingly popular in recent years. With this trend, a significant number of people are opting for self-employment. However, for property managers and landlords or other entities requiring income verification, handling self-employed applicants can come with a unique set of challenges.

A 12-week wait for windows. Cabinet deliveries delayed again and again. Contractors who are booked up and can’t start your project until June (maybe). COVID-19-related setbacks and supply chain issues have contributed to major delays for most renovation projects as local designers, contractors and suppliers struggle to rebound from the pandemic and keep up with demand. The Alexandria area, just like the rest of the country, experienced a dramatic increase in...

When Alexandria residents Laura Grant and Tom Truchio approached interior design consultant Kaki Ernst of Truley Home last winter to spearhead the renovation of their historic home in Old Town Alexandria, the local designer jumped at the opportunity to help bring the minimally updated home, built in 1875, into the new millennium.

We can probably all agree that team failure is a tough pill to swallow. But the truth is that it’s also an inevitable part of doing business. No matter how much micromanaging we do, mistakes happen, whether we like it or not. And while leaders can’t avoid this reality, we can modify the way we approach these metaphorical stepping stones and transform them to our advantage.

A challenging conversation is one in which we are out of our comfort zone, but also has the potential to make a significant impact for the better organization-wide. Examples of these types of interactions might involve providing developmental feedback, addressing poor performance, turning down an employee request, or handling a complaint or disciplinary process.

It seems every few months a new buzzword is thrown around in the corporate world and rapidly becomes that “thing” that everyone wants to weave into conversations. Recently, the buzz among industry leaders has centered on the “growth mindset” concept. So, what exactly is a growth mindset?

According to a recent survey, side hustles are more popular than ever: 51 percent of millennials moonlight sometimes, and 38 percent of them make money from side hustles once a month. These side hustles also tend to pay pretty well — almost $700 a month for the average hustler. Want in on this game? Then you’ll need to know the secret to side hustle success.

Currently involved in an extensive construction services project for The National Geographic Society’s multimillion-dollar, multi-phase headquarter complex renovation in Washington, D.C., DAVIS required a workforce management and security solution to help with job site access control, compliance and safety issues.

Ask any manufacturer what guides design and product development, and the answer should focus on the end user and how the product will operate in real-world applications. “Really digging in to understand workflows and what users need is at the crux of developing products that drive businesses — and the industry — forward,” says Mathias Roehring, product manager for the recently released Trimble TSC7 Controller.

Are you planning to sell your agency sometime soon? Have you thought about where you see yourself four years after the ink dries?

It seems like you can’t throw a stone without hitting a “share your story” blog tip online these days. Yet, there’s a reason for this recurring theme: it actually works.

It is vital to incorporate a solid B2B mobile plan into your organization’s overall marketing strategy.

Fast-­growing mobile technology companies strengthen partnership, offering numerous promotions to help consumers make more informed decisions while drinking.

When you aren’t feeling well, the last thing you want to do is waste half a day waiting in a doctor’s office. What if you had instant access to your doctor....anytime or anywhere?

It’s no secret that clean data is the lifeblood of today’s companies. However, developing and maintaining clean data is a continuous challenge for many sales teams. Their segmentation, data privacy, personalization, and lead scoring all rely on structured data in key fields.

Understanding your company’s churn rate is a crucial first step in identifying any leaks in your ship. With this knowledge, you can begin to patch up any cracks, retain more customers, and eventually increase your revenue in the process.

This playbook delves into the fundamental challenges higher-education institution administrators often face when switching from one LMS to another, with an emphasis on the concept that the process does not have to be a complicated one. More specifically, the playbook features highlights from three different universities, including Northwestern University, Richland Community College and Northwest Vista College, that have all recently made the switch, illustrating how the process ran for each institution; the steps they took to ease the transition; the overall impact on faculty, students and IT departments; and, finally, measurable results following implementation.