How to Look at Finance From a Futuristic Perspective and Why It Matters Finance is traditionally a backward-looking function in that it relies heavily on the data of the past to help tell the story of the future. In the debut episode of our ‘how to’ educational video series, where we spotlight niche industry experts to share their unique expertise, we caught up with ForceBrands’ Chief Financial Officer […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 11, 2021 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
These 5 Trends Will Shape How We Hire in 2021 At the start of 2020, it was hard to imagine how much the world and the workplace were about to change. Soon businesses everywhere would need to pivot and adjust business practices amid a global pandemic. Less than a year later, social distancing, mask-wearing, and remote work have become commonplace, and organizations now view hiring […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 11, 2021 AUTHOR Melanie Haniph
Field Marketing Innovation: How These Two Brands Have Adapted Amid the Pandemic According to Plato, necessity is the mother of invention. To say that the arrival of COVID-19 has forced us all to find innovative ways to manage our lives and work as we know it would be an understatement. Even though 2020 was a bleak year for global economic growth and business, and marketing efforts have […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED January 6, 2021 AUTHOR Stefanie Schwalb
24 Big Ideas That Will Shape the World in 2021, According to LinkedIn From holding employers accountable to their diversity commitments to returning to a more relaxed office, 2021 is shaping up to be a year unlike any other, thanks to the events of 2020. At the end of each year, LinkedIn editors reach out to their community of Influencers, Top Voices, and frequent contributors to share the […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 13, 2020 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
What Candidates Really Think About Video Interviews In the absence of in-person meetings, most companies are now offering job interviews to be conducted virtually. Video interviews are the new normal in the current job market amid the pandemic. According to hiring managers, there are many benefits of video interviews that include: • More flexibility around scheduling the interview • The ability to […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 10, 2020 AUTHOR Kristin Herman
TikTok for Your Amazon and Walmart.com Business In this episode, Vendo’s Digital Media Buyer and Senior Marketing Strategist explain that TikTok is not just the latest craze amongst Gen-Z consumers, but it is also a refreshing way to showcase the versatility and fun of your brand. They’ll take you through various ways to build your engagement and audience so that you can […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED December 3, 2020 AUTHOR Vendo
6 Skills Employees Will Need in Order to Thrive in the Post-Pandemic Workforce COVID-19 has altered nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Workplaces are no exception. As more people transition to working remotely, different skill sets are required to navigate the new virtual workforce. But having digital expertise isn’t the only skill employees should consider learning in order to thrive in the post-pandemic workplace. According to Fast […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 12, 2020 AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer
6 Reasons Why Forecasting Is Important for Your Business The needs of the market change at a dramatic rate. This means that your business must also continually change to meet those needs. To make the most beneficial changes, you must make predictions on what’s likely to happen in the future. This is where business forecasting comes into play. Forecasting is the practice of foretelling […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 12, 2020 AUTHOR Sienna Johns
How to Determine If Growth Hacking or Marketing Is Better for Your Business Growth hacking and growth marketing are words being thrown around interchangeably when it comes to business growth and development. Growth hackers and marketers typically have similar job descriptions, which makes it difficult to surface the differences between them. However, you must not make the mistake growth hacking and growth marketing for the same concepts. Growth […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 5, 2020 AUTHOR Sienna Johns
5 Must-Have Items a Brand Needs Before They Launch on Amazon Deciding to take your business to the next level and opting to sell your products on Amazon can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming. Have no fear, Vendo is here. We help numerous brands grow their brand presence on Amazon by providing guidance and overall support, acting as an extension of their business (excuse […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED November 3, 2020 AUTHOR Vendo
6 Easy Ways to Manage a Team in Different Time Zones With technology at our fingertips, team members no longer have to work in close proximity. Technology has made it possible to collaborate with individuals spread across different time zones and still have projects completed in a timely manner. One big advantage of having people from different time zones is heightened creativity and innovation. Each person […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 29, 2020 AUTHOR Sienna Johns
4 Ways Executives Can Improve Diversity Hiring From better morale to a better bottom line, Forbes Coaches Council reports that there are several major benefits for businesses that increase diversity and inclusion in their organization. Although this initiative is long overdue, organizations may still not always know where to find the resources they need to succeed. As the development of a more […] CATEGORIES ForceBrands PUBLISHED October 23, 2020 AUTHOR Stefanie Schwalb