Denine Walters 
Ordering custom group jackets sounds simple in theory, until you actually try to do it. That’s usually when the complications start stacking up. For starters, embroidery costs more than you might expect. Fleece versus softshell becomes a debate. And because jackets are expensive and built to last, mistakes stick. If the fit is off or … Read more
I used to work for a mass participation events company, which meant ordering a lot of custom T-shirts: crew shirts, participant shirts, sponsor shirts, volunteer shirts, often all for the same event. Deadlines were non-negotiable, sizes had to work for everyone, and if the shirts showed up late or uncomfortable, it reflected badly on the … Read more
If you’ve ever unboxed a batch of company swag and immediately thought, “Huh… that looked better in the mockup,” you’re not alone. You spend days choosing colors, sizes, and designs… only for someone to quietly slide your branded hoodie into their donation pile or let their brand-new tumbler sit on their desk like an expensive … Read more
Recruiting is always a juggling act. Between job boards, spreadsheets, and inboxes full of half-finished applications, it’s easy to lose track of great candidates. That’s where Indeed integrations come in. Indeed is still the world’s biggest job site, but using it manually is like riding a bike uphill with the brakes on. The right integration … Read more
Hiring for a single store can feel like a full-time job. But hiring for multiple locations? That’s a whole different kind of chaos. Between juggling job postings, tracking who applied where, and managing different managers’ “urgent hires,” franchise owners know that staying organized is only half the battle. That’s where an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) … Read more
If you’ve ever spent your Sunday night hunched over a spreadsheet, texting three different employees to cover Monday’s shift, you know one thing: scheduling sucks. Between no-shows, late swaps, compliance laws, and “I thought you meant next Saturday,” the whole thing feels like herding caffeinated cats. Work scheduling apps exist to solve exactly that problem. … Read more
Paper punch cards were never great. They smudge, they get “lost,” and if you’ve ever had to reconcile a week’s worth of handwritten timesheets, you know the special kind of rage it inspires. Spreadsheets didn’t make things much better. I mean, one accidental or fat-fingered keystroke and suddenly Carla in Sales is billing 90 hours … Read more
If you’ve ever tried using Scribe to document a process and found yourself halfway through muttering “there’s got to be a better way,” you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and yes. Scribe is a great tool, but it’s not always the right fit for every team, every workflow, or every level of tech comfort. Scribe … Read more
If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of SEO tools, you already know the two giants in the space: Ahrefs and Semrush. Both are packed with data, have loyal fanbases, and come with price tags that make you want to pick one and stick with it (though you can totally use both if you … Read more
When you’re scaling a business, your team’s ability to learn, and keep learning, is make-or-break. But building a strong training program from scratch? That’s not exactly a walk in the park. That’s where tools like Trainual and Guidde come in. Both are designed to help teams document processes, deliver training, and onboard employees more efficiently. … Read more
When you’re trying to scale a business or get a growing team on the same page, training matters. But it’s not just about having SOPs buried in Google Docs or making everyone sit through the same Zoom call. You need a system, and ideally, you need one that doesn’t cost a fortune or take weeks … Read more
When you’re running a small team, scheduling can turn into a full-time job. I’ve managed hourly employees in the past, and I know the drill: someone’s always calling in sick, someone else forgets their shift, and before you know it, you’re texting three people just to find a Friday closer. That’s when I turned to … Read more
If you’ve ever unboxed a batch of company swag and immediately thought, “Huh… that looked better in the mockup,” you’re not alone. You spend days choosing colors, sizes, and designs… only for someone to quietly slide your branded hoodie into their donation pile or let their brand-new tumbler sit on their desk like an expensive … Read more
When I started working for a mass participation events company a few years ago, one of the many project management tools we used to manage our events was a RACI matrix. At first, I thought, “What is the RACI model?” but it soon became clear how this responsibility assignment matrix helps make the lives of … Read more
Canva is my go-to for any designs I need to create; however, I wondered about Photoshop and how it stacks up. Unfortunately, I’ve found that comparing Canva vs Photoshop is like comparing an apple with a monster truck. Still, these two software options do have some similarities. Both can be used to create various types … Read more
When you want to design a website, there are so many website builder options to choose from these days. You can go with a professional web design agency. This is, however, often very costly unless you have the budget for it (and need very tailored functions for your website). Then there’s the option to hire … Read more