Brad and Lisa were ready to move into a bigger place. However, the market is competitive, but that didn’t mean that Alex Craig wasn’t ready to get them the home they wanted. And he did. We were there to capture their reactions and how it felt to work with Alex.
Want to work with the Dolinski Group? Learn how you can by contacting us at 734-752-2496 or sending an email to [email protected]
Every public business should maintain a professional image in its physical appearance. Prospective customers often judge a book by its cover, so to speak, and are likelier to do business with an attractive building than one that appears neglected or poorly maintained. Here are four tips for projecting a professional appearance.
No matter the company building size, it can and should be kept clean through annual pressure washing, window cleaning, and debris removal. Sidewalks and parking areas should be weed-free and kept in serviceable condition, with cracks periodically repaired. The parking lot may need occasional resealing, depending on the type of surface it is.
At a glance during a drive-by or for customers’ first visits, the building should be inviting and attractive. Seasonal potted plants add a decorative touch. Window blinds, if any, should be kept open or closed uniformly, and broken blinds should be replaced. Visitors appreciate seeing a neat and well-kept parking area as well as walkways to the building. The overall effect should be polished. Anti-graffiti paint helps to deter defacing of exterior walls, fencing, and ancillary structures, such as stairs and porticos. A brick building can be sandblasted if it becomes dusty or sooty from pollution.
Well Maintained FacilitiesThe entrance needs to be aesthetically appealing, with clean doors, updated signage, tidy flooring, and a fragrant odor. Indoor or outdoor trash cans and recycling containers should not overflow or impede foot traffic. Reception areas and waiting areas can offer tasteful décor to make guests or customers feel welcome. Wall hangings, floral arrangements, and reading material or informational signs need to be neat and functional rather than overbearing. Even the mailbox, if visible, can be updated and kept clean to project a positive image.
Outdoor tables, chairs, or displays ought to be stylish and in good working order. Avoid displaying anything that has chipped or scratched paint or rust. Indoor furniture is expected to be clean, comfortable, and suitable to the business. A small company that boasts expensive furniture may seem to be operating over its budget, which can be alarming to some customers. Conversely, a large organize with cheap furnishings may cause visitors to question whether the company’s money is being managed effectively. The overall image should suggest quality without being ostentatious.
Maintaining a business structure does not have to be expensive or time consuming. Thoughtful planning, a methodical approach, and a low-cost budget can do wonders to keep the company looking its best.
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When you reach a certain age, there comes a time when you need help managing your finances. Elder Law of Michigan has developed a website called protectmymoneymi.org to allow someone access to your accounts.
For more on protecting your money: https://protectmymoneymi.org/
For more on Elder Law of Michigan: http://www.elderlawofmi.org/
It’s that time of year again in which UnoDeuce and Giving Jar collaborate to allow one lucky non-profit to win a free video. This year, it’s a bit different. One of our mutual non-profit friends, Building21, suffered a devastating tragedy in which the facility they were housed burned down.
So, this year, we are focusing 100% of our attention on helping them. From now until the end of the year (and perhaps beyond) The Giving Jar has set up on its website a place where you can donate to Building21 to get them back up and running at 100%. UnoDeuce will match that cost in video storytelling for Building 21 so they can help promote the good works they are doing.
To Donate to the Fundraiser: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/196655
To donate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2167751389921858/
For more on Building 21: http://www.buildingtwentyone.org/
For more on Giving Jar: https://givingjar.org/
It seems that Facebook is back making news and this time it’s about them lying about their watch time. But not only that, it seems that long form videos don’t get traction. So, what should we do? Well, you #bettercallpaul…that’s what you should do! After watching this video of course
Our friends at the Shiawassee Community Foundation asked us to put together for them a minute long Public Service Announcement sharing how 17 different non-profits in Shiawassee county are banding together to raise up the giving for Giving Tuesday.
For more on the Shiawassee Community Foundation: https://www.shiacf.org/
For more on #RaiseUpShiawassee: https://www.shiacf.org/announcements/our-givingtuesday-project/
Running a business is no easy feat. From managing manpower, maintaining a budget, dealing with deadlines, and everything else that comes with running a business, things can easily become overwhelming. That’s why it’s important for businesses to take advantage of any tool that will streamline their business processes and increase opportunities.
The Top Tools for Today’s Businesses
The business world of today is all about tech. If your business isn’t making use of the top software and apps, you’re losing time and money. Take a look at the following 10 tools that your business should start using right away.
1. Google Analytics
With Google Analytics, business can determine where their traffic is coming from, the demographics of your audience, as well as other important metrics you need to calculate. Use this tool to see statistics on your key numbers, traffic drivers, and other analytic broken down by day, week, month, and year.
2. Dynamic Inventory
Businesses that find themselves wasting time trying to keep track of their inventory are in need of an inventory management system. Dynamic Inventory is an inventory software that allows businesses to flexibly and simply manage their inventory.With this software, companies have an affordable solution for managing products, purchases, sales, inventory, and vendors.
3. Odesk
Now more than ever, businesses are turning to freelancers to meet their business needs. With Odesk and hire a freelancer for a project or you can hire someone on for a long time role working as a contractor. Odesk has professional freelancers that have experience in every industry. With Odesk, businesses have the ease of outsourcing their business needs from the comfort of their own office. Similarly, Odesk makes it simple to pay freelancers, eliminating the hassle of regular payroll or any bank paperwork.
4. OmniFocus
Many startups and small businesses face the challenging aspect of organizing their business so it runs smoothly. OmniFocus is designed to help businesses create a better work/life balance. OmniFocus collects your data like to do lists, notes, and any impending projects. The software then starts to organize the best information, helping you reach your goals in a more timely and focused fashion. With OmniFocus, date will be saved on their cloud server, allowing you to access it at any point in time from any location.
5. MailChimp
MailChimp is an integral tool for businesses to spread the word about updates, new product launches, or to reach out to customers for their thoughts. With MailChimp, businesses can create email newsletters that will then be distributed to their current list of contacts. With it’s easy to use interface, businesses can create simple yet aesthetically pleasing E-blasts. These E-blasts play a significant role in sending large amounts of traffic to business’ sites, social media, and brick-and-mortar storefronts.
6. Square
The small credit card reader that is Square attaches to any tablet or smartphone and is great for handling transactions on the go. Small businesses and entrepreneurs that are based online benefit the most from Square. Instead of missing out on business due to a lack of a credit card machine, Square allows tech-savvy businesses the ability to cash in.
7. HootSuite
Businesses that are looking to improve their presence on social media are turning to HootSuite to stay on track. Instead of juggling these platforms and content creation by themselves, businesses use HootSuite to streamline every social media platform they use. With Hootsuite, business owners can schedule all of
their posts between every platform, allowing them to effectively plan their social media campaign within one app.
8. Unitrends
Disasters happen, especially in this digital age. Instead of falling prey to a ransomware attack, deleted files or the havoc a natural disaster may cause, businesses should turn to ensure their business and data are safe. Unitrends offers sophisticated data recovery software and business continuity solutions that allow companies to put together an effective disaster recovery plan.
9. LastPass
LastPass is this generation’s solution to the problem of confidentially storing and sharing passwords. With all of the security breaches and information hacks, businesses must make confidentiality a priority. That’s where LastPass comes in. With LastPass, businesses can enjoy a seamless Internet experience by syncing all of their passwords to their LastPass password. Once logged into LastPass, you’ll have access to your emails, servers, websites, and more.
10. WordPress
While many people may debate the popularity of blogging in today’s world, businesses looking to drive traffic to their sites know how important blogging is. With WordPress, businesses can easily tie their blog to their website or make their blog their main site. Offering millions of templates, personalized plugins, and visual flexibility, WordPress is a leader in the blogging world for a reason.
Frequent blogging is a huge benefit to businesses. With well-written articles, businesses can establish themselves as an authority in their industry. Moreover, with blog posts designed for SEO, businesses can drive users using search engines to their websites.
Whether you have a small business or a successful company, it pays to use some of the best business tools on the market today. Be sure to try a few of these suggestions if you’re looking for ways to reach more people, boost your productivity or build a better business overall.
Susan Ranford is an expert on career coaching, business advice, and workplace rights. She has written for New York Jobs, IAmWire, and ZipJob. In her blogging and writing, she seeks to shed light on issues related to employment, business, and finance to help others understand different industries and find the right job fit for them – Strategics360.com
The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness has developed a Speakers Bureau to train those who have gone through homelessness to share their story in public.
This was an impromptu project that MICAH knew that video would help tell about this important brand new program. They didn’t have a budget set aside, so we worked with them on the cost to keep it within their reach.
For more on the Speaker’s Bureau: http://mihomelessvoice.org/
ICYMI- There were several new videos launched in October: We have videos from the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Elder Law of Michigan, The Dolinski Group and Check in Michigan
All talking about anything from grants to new homes to internships. Check it out search out those videos on our UnoDeuce YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2jklgle
In this segment, CJ Talks about how Living Water Ministries talks the talk and walks the walk as well as gives leadership over to the staff.
This is the draw for working in his organization.
To watch the whole conversation: https://wp.me/p8q8pr-1Dh
For more on Living Water Ministries: www.elcalivingwater.com