NECC Member Blog
Give Sales What They Want
Literally everything a Marketing department does is intended to facilitate sales. Therefore, the goal of any marketing department is to work towards setting up the sales team for success: generating brand awareness and inquiries, motivating high potential leads, and nurturing prospects until they are ready buy.
Read MoreChallenges of Living with Diabetes
Living with diabetes can be a struggle to say the least. There’s the increasing stigmatization of having diabetes. Feelings of guilt or shame can lead to anxiety or even depression about having diabetes. Some people, despite well-meaning intentions, are quick to judge and state the obvious: stop drinking soda. Don’t eat fast food. Reduce your sugar intake.
Read MoreWhen You Can’t Get Away
We understand that sometimes jet-setting across the globe for a relaxing getaway just isn’t possible in the moment when you own a small business. But that doesn’t mean you let the sun shine on without you. Here are some great ways that you can put your non-vacation vacation time to good use.
Read MoreWhy You Need Security Awareness Training
Recent estimates peg the percentage of human-caused data breaches between 40% and 60%. Workers’ costly transgressions run the gamut, from clicking on an enticing but malicious email link to the negligent or careless mishandling of sensitive data and logins.
Read MoreVolunteering for Charity: Do You Get a Tax Break?
If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions on your tax return. Unfortunately, they may not amount to as much as you think your generosity is worth.
Read MoreStop the War Between Sales and Marketing
When Sales and Marketing departments work in silos, it is detrimental to your bottom line. Apply these practices to insure goals are met.
Read More2 Easy Hacks for Lowering Blood Sugar
Living with diabetes isn’t a life sentence. In fact, it is possible to reverse diabetes. Sure, it’s going to take a lifestyle adjustment, including getting regular exercise and diet modification. But with these 2 easy hacks, you’ll be on your way to managing your diabetes.
Read MoreHow Print and Digital Marketing Work Better Together
While many marketers think digital first when it comes to reaching their target audience, smart marketers know combining digital and print has a much greater impact.
Read MoreTop 10 Business Mistakes to Avoid
Running your own business is a whirlwind of triumphs and setbacks, successes and mistakes. And that’s OK – for as you know, mistakes are the best ways to learn.
But why put yourself through the wringer when you can learn from others? Here is our top ten list of common mistakes we’ve seen business owners make, and how you can avoid them.
Read MoreReduce the Risk of Travel-Related Hacks
When employees hit the road, the threat of a data breach becomes their unwanted traveling companion.
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