If you’re just starting to dip your toes into the world of marketing for manufacturers, it can be easy to fall prey to many common marketing myths. These misconceptions, ranging from the belief that marketing is only for large companies to the idea that marketing isn’t necessary at all, can be detrimental to the […]
Effective immediately, Vive LLC’s longtime President & CEO, Teresa Schell, has been removed from the organization. Worried about the stability of the organization, Vive LLC’s eight employees partnered with a 3rd party private accounting firm to evaluate the company’s health. After months of crunching numbers and analyzing market value, it was determined that Teresa […]
Success doesn’t come overnight. It is what compounds (plastics pun intended?… perhaps) from countless hours/years of hard work and dedication. It also means continuing to find ways to innovate and not settling for the status quo. Even when you achieve optimal success, or feel like you’re “making it,” there are always ways to push yourself […]
As design trends come and go, so do styles that companies identify by. It’s not often that companies adhere to trends to tailor the way that they identify to their consumer base. This is done to a lesser extent by acclimating to the world around you, so your business stays visually relevant. Slight adjustments are […]
There certainly is no shortage of business advice available for entrepreneurs, because believe me, I was an avid listener. I relied on those words of wisdom since my college education was not in business administration. What I learned was from the proverbial School of Hard Knocks: an education from negative experiences that translated into a […]
A good personal brand is your most valuable asset. Before the internet, only celebrities needed to worry about personal branding, but these days, reputation management needs to be a high priority for everyone. Your personal brand is more than a reflection of who you are today; it’s a roadmap of where your career can advance, […]