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Maintain Collaboration in an Economic Downturn
Recessions are inevitable, and some economists believe we may face another one fairly soon. Oddly, the very behavior that could help an organization maintain stability, and quite possibly thrive during an economic downturn, is the one that is often the first to be abandoned when times get tough — collaboration. A study, highlighted in The
The Universal Banker: Innovation in Retail Banking
The development of the universal banker model has been one of the biggest recent shifts in the retail banking industry. As banking has become increasingly automated during the last few decades, the average client visit to the branch has become more complex than a simple teller transaction. Gone are the days of long teller lines
Rx for marketing to older, wiser consumers
How is corporate America marketing to its burgeoning 55+ demographic? Generally, not well. Here’s my take on why that is, and how communicators might improve it. As a marketing strategist, integrator, writer, and someone knocking on the door of this often-overlooked demographic group, I wanted to look at the question from the perspective of the ranks
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5 Ways to Coach Your Sales Staff Like a Winning Sports Team
Sales is a highly competitive field. People who sell for a living often face many rejections before receiving a “yes.” Coaching can be helpful to struggling salespeople, as shown by a recent Forbes article that reported many salespeople who quit cited a lack of coaches and mentors as one of the top reasons they bolted.
The Best Investment a Bank Can Make is in its Community
As a 33-year veteran of the banking community, I’ve heard a wide range of philosophies when it comes to banks investing in and giving back to the community. Some are dedicated to giving donations each year to local programs. However, on the reverse, there are banks that don’t make giving a priority or feel their
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Diversifying Outside of Your Small Business
Small-business owners are especially vulnerable to a dangerous investment practice: under-diversification. For many, their business represents the lion’s share of their net worth. With fortunes riding largely on the success or failure of a single business in a single industry, business owners are exposed to heightened levels of investment risk. Recognizing that risk and understanding
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