Invest in Homeless Employees Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, says he likes challenging people to hire the homeless. He says it requires understanding from the employers, but the dividends are smart, loyal and hard working …

Social Media Selection Technology business consultant Mackenzie Scherer says each social media platform is suited to a specific audience and media type. Knowing your audience demographic and whether you want to blog, show …

Open Source Opportunities Jordan Morgan, iOS engineer with Buffer, says the release of open source code has created opportunities for programmers worldwide. Morgan says this strategy provides a middle ground for software …

How to Vet Security and Patrol Companies Security and patrol companies offer varying degrees of services and expertise. Natalie McGuire, Owner of Task9, recommends questions you should ask when vetting security and patrol services. Officer …

Creating Measurable Goals Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, says if you feel your goal is unattainable, work backwards to find the smaller steps to achieve it. He says you need to celebrate small victories on …

COVID-19 Coverage: Nonprofit Concerns Lynne Meyerkord, executive director of the AIDS Project of the Ozarks says the pandemic has forced them to make a lot of changes. She says their federal grant money is currently secure, but she’s …

Art as an Economic Development Force Nicole Chilton, director of marketing and development with the Springfield Regional Arts Council, says a great arts community helps draw talent to an area. She says the arts bring in $29.8 million to …

Partnering for Poverty Relief Eddie Gumucio, organizer and founder of the Queen City Shout Music festival says his wife’s experience with poverty relief agencies helped expand the number of nonprofits they could help. He says …

Conscious Capitalism Author and Consultant Rosie Ward, Ph. D., says the “firms of endearment” are breaking the mold by nurturing culture and investing in employee training and well-being. Focusing on purpose over profit shows …