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Monday, January 29, 2024Mastering Consumer Engagement: A Guide for Small Business Success
Navigating the challenge of captivating busy consumers and nurturing them into loyal patrons is a critical task for small business owners and new startups. This intricate dance involves more than just offering products or services; it's about crafting an exceptional customer journey. This guide dives into pivotal strategies to master this art and create a base of satisfied, loyal customers. Achieve Excellence in Customer Service The cornerstone of any thriving business is exceptional
Thursday, January 25, 2024QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP CHANGES NOTIFICATION FROM LAKE COOK SOLUTIONS
Hello! Please grab a coffee (or a bottle of wine?) and familiarize yourself with the 2021 (subscription) changes, as well as the not-yet-public 2024 (stop sell) changes that Intuit is making to their Quickbooks Desktop software. This one's a doozy! Lake Cook Solutions and our sister company Kinetic Process are here to help you with navigating these changes, or migrating your accounting software or payroll/payments to a new vendor. If you know someone who uses Quickbooks Desktop, please forward this
Tuesday, January 02, 2024As 2023 Draws To A Close
The following shared by Norm Roth was originally posted here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2023/12/20/looking-inward-the-power-of-self-reflection-in-year-end-leadership/?sh=2fdcacbe16e7As 2023 draws to a close, it presents a valuable opportunity for leaders to pause and reflect on the year that has been. In an ever-evolving world, such retrospection is not just a matter of reminiscing but a crucial exercise in leadership and strategic planning.The beginning of any year often starts with a
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Walk to End Alzheimer's Executive Leadership Volunteer Opportunity
The Alzheimer’s Association is expanding opportunities to get involved in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Through the work of the Association and its committed volunteers, we can bring even more support and resources to Lake County! We are seeking local business leaders who are interested in furthering this awareness in our community. -- all with the goal to increase our support and services to the communities that make up the Lake County area. To help expand that reach most effectively,
Wednesday, September 27, 2023Effective Stress-Reduction Strategies for Busy Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. After all, it’s your job to handle everything from marketing and sales to customer service and accounting. It’s important to take care of yourself as you strive to grow your business. Here are some tips on how entrepreneurs can reduce stress without work suffering.Make Work More Manageable Breaking down large tasks into smaller chunks can help make them more manageable and easier to complete. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by a large project, take it one