Business & Corporate
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Is Your Website Accessible to Disabled Users? If Not, Courts Say You Could Be Violating the ADA
Is Your Website Accessible to Disabled Users? If Not, Courts Say You Could Be Violating the ADA
Yes, seriously. This is no longer a remote threat cautioned by overzealous lawyers. This is now a real threat that business owners should address now. If you own and/or operate a business, and the business has a website that markets its goods or services, you could be liable for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) if your website is not accessible to disabled users. That … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Internet and Technology, Article
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2017 Social Venture Partners Fast Pitch
2017 Social Venture Partners Fast Pitch
The Arizona non-profit community was once again celebrated in the 2017 Social Venture Partners Arizona Fast Pitch competition. Social innovators were coached and mentored over two months; where seven finalists will get 3 minutes to “pitch” their non-profit in this fast paced competition to a panel of judges and the audience. The program culminates in the Fast … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, News Release
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Auto Dealership Liability for Accidents Occurring During Test Drives: How to Protect Your Dealership
Auto Dealership Liability for Accidents Occurring During Test Drives: How to Protect Your Dealership
Prospective car buyers are no different than the drivers we encounter daily on the road: some are skilled, some are not so skilled. Add to that the prospective buyer’s unfamiliarity with the vehicle they are test-driving, nervousness of having a salesperson in the passenger seat, and the distraction that comes with evaluating the car and not the road, and the potential for accidents often … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Insurance Litigation, Article
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Why is it Time for an Annual Checkup for Both You and Your Company 2016 Version
Why is it Time for an Annual Checkup for Both You and Your Company 2016 Version
Over the past few years many of you probably read my blog regarding having a checkup for you and your business. This does not involve the doctor, but it does involve all the other professionals in your personal and business life. Since that time, I decided to make this topic an annual tradition. This is based in part on the range of feedback I receive every year.
Some of you said "What a great idea. I am … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog
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Two People. One Conversation. Did You Both Leave with the Same Understanding?
Two People. One Conversation. Did You Both Leave with the Same Understanding?
We hear and read a lot about listening fully, i.e. listen to what is being said instead of thinking of what to say next or in response; pay attention. This is easier said than done, which results in many people having a conversation and unknowingly walking away with differing understandings of what was spoken about or agreed to. This can lead to many issues, wasted time and work, and erode trust between the people … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog
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Don’t Forget to Give Back
Don’t Forget to Give Back
Life moves fast. We all have so many commitments in business and personally it can be hard to find time to sit back and relax. Despite this, it is important to commit to give back to your community and those in need. We all know this intuitively, but following through and committing our own time can be difficult.
But not only is your time and assistance needed by numerous non-profits and those they benefit, you& … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog
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Seize the Moment!
Seize the Moment!
If you have my attention, blow my mind. Impress me and make me want to know more or invest in you or spread what you have shared. Opportunities are everywhere, but you need to treat them like they can be life altering.
This can be something general like just being nice to everyone. Was that millennial dressed more casual than you think … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog
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Challenge Yourself!
Challenge Yourself!
Not sure what I mean by this? I will explain. I mean set goals, both short term and long term. And once you set the “goal,” which you should do in writing, write the action steps to get there. If you have no roadmap how can you expect to ever find that goal, let alone reach it. One roadmap you can follow is turning your goals into SMART goals:
Specific – target a& … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog
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Don't Talk Too Much!
Don't Talk Too Much!
We all know that person, the one you meet in a business or personal setting who cannot stop themselves from dominating a conversation or room. They don’t let anyone else say much. When the conversation or meeting is over, you know too much about them assuming they spoke about themselves, which most people like that do, or too much of their personal opinions, and we all know the saying about opinions and … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog
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Be On Time
Be On Time
Be on time. Yes, it is that simple. Everyone's time is valuable. We all have one more thing we can do before walking down the hall for that scheduled meeting or leaving to make it on time to that lunch meeting. What this really boils down to is that we all need to honor our commitments.
When you show up late you are saying "what I was doing is more important than being on time for you." If it is worth … Read More
Categories: Business & Corporate, Blog