Who’s ready for a triumphant return to the office? I know I am! While remote and flexible work options are here to stay, a growing number of businesses are working hard to formulate plans to bring employees back to the office safely.  Now that we are a year into shutdowns, pandemic fatigue has people ready to revolt, and global vaccinations are underway, the return to workplace conversations are getting more…
Q: “We sell our services to many companies with multiple influencers in the decision process: co-owners, partners, etc. Sometimes they have differing needs. Should we approach these prospects differently than single decision-makers?” A: Congratulations on selling to larger, more complicated clients – you are working the mature market segment! At Sandler, we talk about the “stairway to success.”  Step 1 of the stairway might be an owner who has one…
If you’re a business owner looking to sell your business in the near future, you may be discouraged to hear that many sale transactions fall apart during the due diligence phase. You can reduce this risk by focusing on records management now and getting your company’s business records in order well before you put your business on the market.  Think of it like getting your personal house in tip-top shape…
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 passed Congress, and President Biden signed the bill into law on March 12.  The ARPA approves $1.9 trillion in spending for individuals, businesses, governments and certain industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The third act in a year, the ARPA approves additional economic impact payments for individuals; the extension of federal unemployment benefits; additional funds for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and…
Ecommerce in 2021 is transforming in ways that couldn’t have happened pre-pandemic — or at least, they wouldn’t have happened quite so quickly. From advertising uncertainty to new consumer habits, you’ll need to be open to change if you want your ecommerce brand to thrive this year.   How the Pandemic Is Impacting Ecommerce For ecommerce, the start of the pandemic was punctuated by a boom in shopping urgency, with online…