At ECS we’ve been fielding a lot of questions on how to handle all different aspects of business in light of our current environment. This is new territory for us all. No topic is more important than HR, as great people are the engine to your business and do truly help fuel our economy. HR…
Our world, at least for the time being, is changing rapidly and dramatically. In-person interaction is retracting or ceasing altogether, depending on where you are located. (And expect things to change again this afternoon or tomorrow morning.) This is an unprecedented step in the business world. For me, the wake-up call hit me smack in…
If you run a mid-sized business, hiring a CFO for the long-term success of your company is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. A strong CFO will help drive the business to your vision, and will provide you with leadership and guidance necessary for your team to get to the next level. How…
When people strive to raise the intelligence in the room, teams become smarter. Surround yourself with people who focus more on improving others than proving themselves. ~ Adam Grant When I got into business in the 1990s, everything was about climbing the ladder. I was told that I’d have to suck it up as a…
It happens to the best of us. You grow busier and busier. Your work day becomes all-consuming. Your business begins to take over your life. You work 12-hour days, get home exhausted, have minimal time to eat and sleep, and then you do it all over again the next day. Things start to slip, revenue…
Rob Williamson recently joined ECS as a Partner. Below he shares his story as to how his professional and personal journey led him to ECS. I was born and raised in the United Kingdom. I attended the University of Bristol, which is about 190 kilometers due west of London, and spent the early part of…
As Farmers Insurance says it, ‘we know a thing or two, because we’ve seen a thing or two’. While we at ECS can’t tell you much about how to handle a tree branch falling on your car, we can give solid insight into your CRM (customer relationship management) system. And we’d like to share with…
It’s the countdown to the end of 2019, and the holiday season is abuzz with excitement (and perhaps some stress … but let’s just assume all is merry and bright right now). Gift-giving is a wonderful tradition at this time of year, and to that end we hope you are finding the perfect gifts for…
We all know that innovation is absolutely necessary in today’s business climate. If you’re not looking to improve, get better and yes, actually change – your competitors are passing you by. In ECS’s history, our team has seen amazing successes (including companies that came out of the brink of bankruptcy to report record growth) –…
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. ~ William Blake All of us at ECS are thankful for everything that 2019 has brought and for our bright future ahead. A heart-felt thank you goes to our clients, our strategic partners and to those in our extensive referral network – you all have had a hand…