by Jessica Flores | Dec 15, 2017 | Branding, Business Research, Geographic Expansion, Market Expansion, Market Trends, Strategic Thinking
There are many companies that feel now is the right time to expand internationally. According to data from the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook, emerging markets are growing at notable projected rate of 4.5%. And with some industries becoming...
by Patty Wellinger | Dec 8, 2017 | Strategic Thinking, Workforce
With a national unemployment rate of around 4%, businesses looking to fill positions may need to become more creative about reaching out to potential employees. First, know your applicant pool and reach out to employees in a way that works best for them. For many...
by Lorelle Gianelli | Nov 30, 2017 | Business Plan, Business Research, Guest Post, Strategic Thinking
Need help developing a social media strategy or deciding the best place to open a new business location? Access/Information, Inc. (A/I) is the place to go for competitive intelligence. Not only is staff certified by the National Center for Economic Gardening, but they...
by Jessica Flores | Nov 17, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Workforce
It’s that time of the year again. The holiday where millions of Americans gather together to consume copious amounts of food with family and friends. Yes, I am talking about Thanksgiving. Not every member of the workforce is able to take the day off to enjoy in the...
by Jessica Flores | Nov 10, 2017 | Business Research, Disruption, Innovation, Leadership, Market Trends
“It’s not what we do, but how we do it.” This is the solid advice of the 2017 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year Award Patrick Hamill, founder and CEO of Oakwood Homes. I had the privilege of hearing Hamill and other business leaders speak at the 2017 State of...
by Jessica Flores | Nov 3, 2017 | Market Trends, Training, Workforce
With 40% of employers around the world reporting a talent shortage, it has become an important recruitment strategy to look towards the future. The employees of tomorrow, are the students of today. The environment in which our children are taught, influences the...
by Patty Wellinger | Oct 31, 2017 | Leadership, Workforce
Newly promoted to a managerial position? Congratulations! Wait, what happens now? Often the person being promoted has excellent technical skills but little managerial expertise. Business consultant and former Fortune 500 executive Lisa Quast offers these tips as you...
by Jessica Flores | Oct 27, 2017 | Business Plan, Business Research, Geographic Expansion, Internet of Things, Market Expansion, Regulation & Compliance
Halloween is fast approaching. That can be particularly scary because that also means there are only two months left in 2017. Have you started making your business plans for 2018? To achieve strategic growth, it takes research. Access/Information has over 30 years of...
by Shani Cairns | Oct 20, 2017 | Gamification, Leadership, Productivity, Wellness, Workforce
The latest studies show that people are more productive when they enjoy and find purpose in their tasks no matter how mundane. Putting play before and, especially during work activities may be an important strategy in getting things done and done well. In fact,...
by Wanda McDavid | Oct 13, 2017 | Legal Research, Market Expansion, Mergers & Acquisitions
One way to continue to grow for law firms is through mergers and acquisitions. According to Altman Weil, a well-executed acquisition can improve a law firm’s financial health. As of July 1st, there were 52 mergers. Most of the mergers have been domestic but during the...
