Unconscious bias isn’t something a business can eradicate overnight by passing a mandate. Even after outlining the steps that should be taken to improve the hiring process and uncover more diverse talent, implicit bias on the part of recruiters, human resources professionals and managers may derail those efforts, preventing the company from finding the best […]
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Every business needs customers in order to grow. While acquiring new customers is important, it is just as critical to retain your existing customers as it is to look for that next sale. That’s why making and executing a customer retention plan is essential to an entrepreneur’s success with a new company. Click to read
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To say that Covid-19 has been a game-changer for small businesses in the United States would be an understatement. Facing financial constraints and other limitations imposed by the pandemic, many small businesses have had to come up with creative solutions to maintain a steady stream of revenue. The pandemic hasn’t subsided yet, and it is
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Having an important meeting with stakeholders looming on the calendar can make even experienced entrepreneurs, founders and other business leaders feel nervous and overwhelmed. There’s a lot on the line when you’re speaking to people who hold you accountable for both the business’s successes and its failures. They want confirmation that their investment is growing
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Setting and Achieving Strategic Leadership Goals Presented by Lynn Whitesell, Managing Partner, Harris Whitesell Consulting Strategic goals align an organization’s vision, mission, values, and most importantly, culture. Leaders often struggle to design and lead, or do not fully understand the process of strategic goal setting, and how to best set strategic goals, leading the initiatives
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Congratulations! You’ve successfully gotten your new business off the ground and made it through the first year. Of course, the hard work isn’t finished. As you approach your second year of being in business, there are new challenges to meet and overcome. Click to read advice for new entrepreneurs who are entering their business’s second
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In business, a crisis lurking right around the corner could hit without warning at any time. Because such events are, by definition, unexpected—often impossible to imagine, much less predict—leaders need to develop solid strategies for quickly responding to any crisis that might arise to ensure that their businesses can survive and continue to thrive. Crises
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Networking today looks a lot different than it did a year ago. In the Covid-19 era, large conferences and indoor gatherings are off-limits for the foreseeable future, and there aren’t as many opportunities to meet new contacts in person. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still network. There are countless opportunities to meet people virtually,
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When thinking about your life goals, they may seem overwhelming or even impossible to achieve. But achieving any dream, no matter how lofty, begins with forming good habits. Over time, they will become lasting life changes that bring you closer to your goals. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be difficult to establish these habits. Click
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Remote meetings have long been a popular option for nationwide or global organizations with participants all over the world. These virtual conferences have become the norm in the wake of Covid-19, with many offices shutting down or limiting their in-person capacity. While remote meetings have the obvious benefit of allowing people to connect from anywhere,
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Harris Whitesell Consulting, LLC, is honored to engage and offer workshops for the 2020 Cape Fear Region Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week presented by UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with UNCW’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. MED Week recognizes the achievements of local minority entrepreneurs, provides opportunities for networking, and presents
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Career changes can happen at any time for a number of different reasons. Sometimes, professionals reach a point when they decide they are no longer happy with their current career path and actively want to seek a change. Other times, the shift is more sudden, perhaps due to an unexpected layoff or management change. Either
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