NECC Member Blog
Caregiver Burnout and Other Risks
Well-meaning family members and friends often give an enthusiastic “Yes!” when someone asks for a little help at home due to age, illness, or other life changes that leave them in need of support. It feels good to help someone out and make them happier, after all. But that help can turn into burnout for the caregiver.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Content Marketing and Advertising
With the continuing growth of platforms to share information, what is now called content marketing has grown exponentially. What distinguishes content marketing from advertising is the content, the target and audience involvement.
Read MoreHow To Best Grow Your Business
With years of experience in corporate America and owning her own business, Holly Kaplansky explains how to best grow your business.
Read MoreWhat Is Leaky Gut & Do You Have It?
Submitted by Veronica Wheat of Chef V. Leaky anything never sounds good: Pipes. Faucet. Radiator. Can you think of a situation where leaking is a good thing? I can’t think of one. The worst leak of all, one that affects millions of people’s health and happiness is leaky gut.
Read MoreIn the Market for a Business Vehicle? A Heavy SUV Might Be the Right Choice
Submitted by Julia Tsoy at Smolin Lupin. If you’re thinking about buying or replacing a vehicle for use in your business, you may want to consider choosing a heavy sport utility vehicle (SUV)—these vehicles might allow you to benefit from lucrative tax rules.
Read MoreWork Smarter…Not Harder
I grew up with the message “work hard and you can achieve anything”. That programming had me connecting my output with my value. And that, my friends, is simply not true. I continue to immerse myself in that which helps me to work smarter NOT harder. Here are three tips and strategies that work for me.
Read MoreHow to Conduct a Workplace Investigation That Keeps You Out of Hot Water
In this age of #MeToo, it is more vital than ever to conduct proper investigations into complaints of sexual and other types of harassment in your workplace. To be effective, investigations must be timely, thorough, confidential (to the extent practical and as permitted by law), and transparent.
Read MoreA Retailer’s Guide to Winning Customer Hearts
Winning the hearts of customers takes more than a single experience, and a cocktail of shared values, personalization and multiple positive interactions.
Read MoreYour Business Website Needs to Do More Than Look Good
There are many factors that create a good functional website. Your website’s point is to showcase to prospects that you are the best company for them and how you either solve their problems or enhance their life with your product or service. When creating your business website, you need an open-source content management system (CMS), clear and concise messaging, and an easy to navigate website.
Read MoreHome Office Deductions for Business-Owners Working From Home
Many people are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re self-employed, you might be able to claim deductions for home office expenses against your business income—as long as you run your business from your home or perform certain functions there.
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