We are all extremely connected to everything these days. We check our email as soon as we wake up. We send text messages or make calls from anywhere. We can check anything online. We are constantly connected, and you would think that helps your productivity. But, in reality, if you don’t take a break every once in a while, you could actually be hurting your effectiveness. In fact, a 2012 study by the University of California found that if you are cut off from work and email periodically, your stress level will significantly decrease and you will be more focused.

Becoming an authority within your industry can be the best way to promote your business and allows you to better serve your current clients. It uses a consistent dose of associated education and possibility, but the rewards may be well worth the time and effort.

Two simple words “thank you” can go a long way in businesses today. Social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk says that “We’re living in what I like to call the ‘Thank you Economy,’ because the only companies that can figure out how to mind their manners in a very old-fashioned way–and do it authentically– are going to have a prayer of competing.” If you want to keep competing and keep your customers and employees satisfied, let them know just how much they mean to you this holiday season.

Office Christmas Inspiration It’s starting to get cold, commercials have the sleigh bells and holiday specials, people are already purchasing gifts in bulk, Christmas is well on it’s way. Decorating your office with Christmas decorations can lift spirits and moral, plus it’s fun. The following video will help inspire you to decorate this holiday season […]

Being a driver for a company has the potential for many health issues. The driver is sitting all the time, has little time for rest, little time for exercise, and is always eating on the go. Think about the toll that the moving season takes on employees; they are constantly working, constantly on the road, and constantly performing some sort of strenuous activity. All of those factors together are a recipe for disaster. The health risks among long-distance drivers are far too common and long-standing.

While telematics may seem like a high-tech word that would not at all be beneficial to your moving company, telematics have been benefiting trucking industries for decades. The word “telematics” is derived from “telemetry,” which means to transmit by remote measuring device, and “informatics,” which is an informative service. As evident by the name, telematics is a fusion of technologies that became most popular with OnStar in the 1990s. It functions as a tool to collect, aggregate, and store important data to be analyzed in real time or for reporting and later analysis. Telematics’ fusion of technologies drives efficiency in business.