Business

Each year, American Express promotes small businesses by declaring the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday, in order to encourage consumers to shop local for the holidays.

LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful ways for professionals and businesses to connect.

The New Orleans Chamber is excited to announce a partnership with Shop Local Nola, the largest database for verified, locally owned businesses in the Greater New Orleans area.

Delta Administrative Services recently launched “Workforce Heroes,” an allied initiative to recognize and support the community affected by COVID-19 by providing short-term job placement for displaced individuals, helping them re-enter the workforce for six to eight weeks and ultimately stimulate the economy.

You might be surprised to learn your leadership style is largely dependent on your personality traits.

Recently our Marketing Director, Haley Pegg, was elected to be Executive Director of AMA New Orleans (American Marketing Association).

According to Vacasa.com, 88% of employers in the U.S. have encouraged or required their employees to work remotely.

From my first meeting with Amy Boyle Collins over 20 years ago, I recognized we were kindred spirits and would work together far beyond those early days.

The New Orleans Chamber is putting a new twist on its signature women’s conference by moving the event to an entirely virtual platform.

Chalmette Refining was once again named the fourth  most generous workplace in the Great New Orleans area by United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

When New Orleans entered phase one in mid-May, my friend Tina Meilleur, an executive coach, coined E.M.E.R.G.E., identifying six steps to recovery.

Working from home is now the new norm – but what does the post-corona office setup look like if and when you return?

Despite increased demand for essential services, nearly all nonprofit organizations in the country have seen a negative financial impact from coronavirus.

As our community faces difficult times amid the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands are adapting to a “new normal” routine of working from home.

Public schools nationwide have closed for the rest of the year, prompting students to transition to online classes and parents to step in as homeschool teachers. What apps are best for learning?

In the time of social distancing and virtual meetings, you aren’t alone in your increased scrolling through social media feeds and searching for new channels, movies and television shows.

Just as our carnival krewes work together to make each Mardi Gras more glitter-filled than the last, we believe in the resilience of New Orleans’ small business community.

Strange times have kept New Orleans residents from their typical lives and jobs, as the coronavirus pandemic outbreak is limiting our communication abilities.

At Engel & Völkers New Orleans, community is our top priority. As we look to support our families, friends, clients, real estate professionals and local neighborhoods through the coronavirus pandemic, we’d like to share an update from our team.  

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds before us, leaders should remember that emotional discipline is a major component of effective crisis response.

Collaborative areas allow us to reclaim the camaraderie underlying our company culture, preserving the congeniality that has supported our success.

March is Women’s History Month, which also aligns with the second annual Power Up: Women’s Leadership Conference.

Diversity doesn’t simply apply to the collection of creative minds behind the scenes, but is exemplified by the products brands are putting into the market.

Your team relies on you for guidance, so it is important that when office stress is high, you’re still leading your team well.

Focusing on business during Mardi Gras is a challenge. To get the job done while merrymaking, try these tips.

As Mardi Gras approaches, local businesses are preparing for the busiest time of year. GOPARK CEO Herb Anderson said 20% of his company’s sales happen during the month of Mardi Gras.  

If you’re immersed in the social media world, you may have seen or at least heard about videos from the trending social media app, TikTok.

Each January, experts from every industry try to predict the future – from stock markets to who will win Super Bowl LIV.

We all know the value of an internship. It’s also a great recruiting tool for companies. Here are ideas for creating a rewarding internship program.

Just over a decade ago, social media hardly played a factor in American political campaigns. The 2008 election cycle changed this and was the first to see social media used as a primary tool to interact with voters.