Events like the COVID-19 pandemic can turn the world upside down. The immediate impact of this turmoil creates sometimes insurmountable challenges to small businesses. But it is nearly impossible to predict the long-term effects on those small businesses that have somehow managed to survive the … [Read more...] about Imagining a World Beyond the Pandemic
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Straight to the Table
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce Farm to Table Experience is being presented and organized by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, with Dignity Health as the main sponsor. Mortimer Farms, the host organization, speculates that this, the fifth year for the event, will be the largest and most successful … [Read more...] about Straight to the Table
What Makes People Follow You?
Great leaders inspire others to follow them. Indeed, many characteristics define great leadership, but if you’re wondering what makes people follow you, here are the most critical factors you need to know. Trust Trust is the foundation of any well-developed relationship, including your … [Read more...] about What Makes People Follow You?
Boost Productivity, Save Time, Improve the Customer Experience
Microsoft 365 is like a treasure chest, full of delights waiting to be discovered. Most businesses get it just to access Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Then, they find out there are so many other apps included. Find the right ones and you can save time, increase productivity and motivation, and … [Read more...] about Boost Productivity, Save Time, Improve the Customer Experience
Businesses, Individuals Honored for Workforce Efforts
Two businesses and four individuals from Yavapai County have been recognized for exceptional efforts in workforce and economic development by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors. The county collaborates with ARIZONA@WORK, a statewide workforce development network, as well as the Northern … [Read more...] about Businesses, Individuals Honored for Workforce Efforts
Hissing is Never a Good Sound
I once had dinner with a rattlesnake. It was an uninvited guest, but nonetheless, it showed up at suppertime while I was grilling. I did what any courageous Arizonan should do who doesn’t have a long-handled shovel or a pair of snake tongs. I called the fire department – which I’ve heard is the No. … [Read more...] about Hissing is Never a Good Sound
Restaurants Feeling Relief
Business is improving at restaurants in Prescott, Flagstaff and Sedona as we emerge from the pandemic, which has hit restaurants especially hard. In early May, Arizona Congressman Tom O’Halleran announced that the Small Business Administration’s $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund had … [Read more...] about Restaurants Feeling Relief
Reflecting the Glow of a Lucky Starfish
There’s a popular story told by many a motivational speaker that describes a person walking along a beach who was picking up starfish on the shore and tossing them back into the ocean. An observer told the starfish thrower that his efforts were basically pointless because there were so many starfish … [Read more...] about Reflecting the Glow of a Lucky Starfish
Center for the Future Set for Cyber Mobility
The Center for the Future (CFF), a project dedicated to the creation of economic development growth and quality job creation, has moved into office space provided by the City of Prescott. The Prescott City Council approved a lease agreement on March 9, making the space available to the Center for … [Read more...] about Center for the Future Set for Cyber Mobility
Cybercrime: A Five-Step Plan to Prepare and Protect
The world economy loses more than $1 trillion to cybercrime every year. That’s a lot of money, and it’s a figure that’s increased by more than 50% since 2018. In 2019, two-thirds of all organizations reported some type of incident relating to cybercrime. It’s easy to look at big figures like these … [Read more...] about Cybercrime: A Five-Step Plan to Prepare and Protect
