Canva’s 11 New Apps Level Up Design for Small Organizations
In late March, Canva (already a leader in the design space) dropped an update that’s so good it will make you want to put in a prompt that says “Create a picture of me kissing Canva”
What’s Trending in Type
I don’t know about you, but I love fonts and typography. There are so many fonts to choose from it’s really an endless supply of creativity. Different fonts and font trends seem to pop up each year and a lot of the times they coincide with Graphic Design trends. This year we are expecting to see everything from Art Deco Revival to Edgy and Futuristic.
5 Misconceptions About Project Management
Project management is a critical aspect of any business or organization. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented areas of business. Misconceptions about what project management entails and how it is executed can lead to confusion and costly mistakes. This article will explore some of the most common misconceptions of project management and provide insights into what project management truly involves. By debunking these myths, individuals can gain a better understanding of project management and its importance to successful projects.
What Do I Do with Pinterest?
You may find it overwhelming to add yet another social platform to your list, but we want you to consider Pinterest as a potential channel to connect with your target audience, as it may surprise you with its marketing potential. While it may not be suitable for every business, it can be a valuable avenue for many.
How NOT to Blame
Blame is everywhere, not just in the workplace but in our society at large. Start looking for it, and you’ll find finger-pointing everywhere you go. If you want to have a successful company culture, you need to proactively address blame at your organization. In order to do this, you need to first identify and acknowledge the blame that is being thrown around. Then, you need to create cultural norms and expectations to prevent blame from festering.
Exceleration Music Case Study - Technology Implementation
Exceleration Music came to us with a challenge: We know we are going to grow 3x in the next few years. We also know that we don’t have the systems in place to navigate that growth.
This independent record label, formed by a partnership of music industry veterans, had the connections and know-how to make a splash in the music industry, but they hadn’t yet established their processes to match.
The biggest question on their mind - Google Workspace or Office 365?
We couldn’t wait to get started. We scheduled the Assessment kick off meeting as quickly as possible.
#WomenMakingHistory
As a team passionate about using technology to create positive change, we at eGuide Tech Allies are always looking for ways to support nonprofit organizations that make a difference. We're especially proud to work with women-led nonprofits that break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and advance social justice. In this blog post, we're featuring incredible women-run nonprofit organizations supported by eGuide. We invite you to visit their websites to learn more about their missions, donate, and help them continue the impactful work they are doing.
Should You Be Using an Influencer for Content Creation?
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Kylie Jenner, it’s no secret that social media influencers can make a ton of money. Currently, Cristiano Ronalda makes $2,397,000 - per post! - according to influencermarketinghub.com. But did you know that working with an influencer could be the next big move for your brand? Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of hiring an influencer.
SEO Trends of 2023
Coming into 2023, I had a completely different set of ideas of what the SEO game might look like for a website. However, in just a few short months, things have been completely turned upside down due to the creation and rollout of AI systems like ChatGPT, with Google’s chatbot version, called Bard AI, not far behind. So does that mean that SEO will become obsolete? Not exactly, but how it is used will likely change the more AI is developed. What does the CURRENT landscape look like this year?
How Project Management Yields Progress
Setting clear priorities is essential in achieving success in any project, whether it's a personal or professional one. Identifying the most important tasks and allocating resources accordingly helps the focus shift to what matters most and prevents us from getting bogged down by less important tasks. The same can be said about setting the stage for priorities, clients, and your staff. We’ll discuss how covering all of your bases BEFORE you start a project equals success.
Breaking Down A Small Business Budget
Operating a small business can feel like rowing a small boat with leaks everywhere. It takes agility, speed, and sometimes just pure will and resilience to keep the boat afloat as business leaders move from one crisis to the next, trying to patch things up as quickly as possible.
Accountability IS Kind
Avoiding conflict and shirking accountability can be tempting, especially when we don't want to come off as mean or confrontational. However, as we'll explore in this post, accountability is actually a kind approach that leads to greater freedom, happiness, and success in the long run.
Our Favorite Zaps - How eGuide Makes Use of Zapier
To Zap or not to Zap- that is the question! If not already utilizing the wizardry that is Zapier, then, chances are, you’re just a few Zaps away from unlocking the day-to-day automation vision you have only dreamt of achieving.
5 Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tricks
Maybe you are just starting out or maybe you have been using Adobe Illustrator for 20 years like I have. No joke, I still learn something new everyday! In this blog we are going to touch on 5 things we think everyone from novice to expert should know when using this program.
Tips to Maximize Your Organization's Intranet
Nope, that’s not a typo for “internet”! An intranet is a private, members-only viewing platform that companies can use to disseminate important internal information to employees. This is truly an untapped resource that many an organization does not utilize. No, the endless sea of Google Drive items in cloud storage doesn’t count!
Now that we know the basis of what an intranet is, let’s visualize the concept a little.
Social Media: The Next Big Shopping Hub
We know, and we’re here to tell you it’s okay. It’s okay, that you broke down, and you bought that product off social media that you kept seeing over and over again. We promise, it’s okay! You are not alone.
In fact, social media platforms are becoming the next big shopping hub. Here’s what you need to know about buying and selling on social media.
How Wellness and Productivity Go Hand in Hand
Wellness and self care often SEEM to be in conflict with hard work and hustle. We often think that self care means putting yourself first, taking it easy, giving yourself a break, and getting some ‘perspective’. Meanwhile, we often think ‘Hustle’ means breaking your back, pushing harder, pain equaling gain, and other unpleasant concepts like this… These definitions leave us thinking that we can’t always be productive if we want to take good care of ourselves, and that we can’t take good care of ourselves if we want to prioritize productivity.
Top 4 Things Your Website Is Missing
At the beginning of this year, I declared 2023 “The Year of the Website”. I believe it is pivotal to stay ahead of the curve between a good and a great website when there are so many out there. Believe it or not, there are a few simple steps you can take to increase traffic and SEO scores and get yourself ahead of your competitors. Here are 4 Things that Your Website is Missing.