Business

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.

For over 20 years, Pantone’s color of the year has impacted industries throughout the world.

It is more important than ever for public relations professionals to become advisers to corporate executives, including clients and bosses. To do so, we must become proficient in subjects relevant to their businesses.

If you have been to a parade in New Orleans, you have come across Plush Appeal merchandise.

Kristi Maupin, business development representative at Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union, has been named the New Orleans Chamber’s 2019 Ambassador of the Year.

Taking notes? There’s an app for that.But I’m not interested.

Financial scams abound today, and they come in several forms.

Committed to the continuing education of youth in the community, Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union is now taking applications for its 2019-2020 scholarship program.

While most small businesses survive at least one year, less than half make it past five years.

Here are the most important trends to keep your eyes on in the coming months.

I’m obsessed with paper. I love the feel, texture and weight of it. It plays into my obsession with handwritten notes.