IS YOUR CRM A SLEEPING GIANT?
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are increasingly popular among small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). These tools offer a powerful way to streamline sales, improve customer service, and fuel growth. However,…
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WHAT IS A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)?
Are you the owner or top executive of a company that is growing beyond the ability of one person to manage effectively? Are your internal controls weak or nonexistent and…
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BOARDROOM BASICS: UNVEILING THE EARLY SIGNS OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS AND PROACTIVE RESPONSE
Financial stability is the cornerstone of any successful company. As a board member, safeguarding that foundation requires proactive vigilance. This guide delves into the key metrics and indicators that can…
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RESPONDING TO A REGULATORY NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE… OR WORSE
Introduction Financial institutions’ executives, individual directors, and boards hold the primary responsibility for ensuring the safe, sound, profitable, and compliant operation of their institution. While operational challenges that affect profitability…
Read more » RAG QUERIES: UNVEILING THE TRUTH AND AVOIDING THE HALLUCINATIONS
Introduction In my previous blog post, we explored how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) queries can address data privacy concerns when using large language models (LLMs). Still, privacy is just one piece…
Read more » EMPOWERING SMBS WITH PRIVACY-PRESERVING AI: HOW RETRIEVAL-AUGMENTED GENERATION (RAG) CAN HELP WHILE PROTECTING YOUR DATA
Introduction: Many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are understandably hesitant to embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sharing internal data and documents with complex AI systems can feel like…
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NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: THE PIVOTAL ROLE OF HR IN BUSINESS STRATEGY
In an era of rapid business evolution, the Human Resources (HR) domain has transformed from a foundational support function into a pivotal strategic partner at the executive table. This transformation…
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WORKPLACE VIOLENCE ALERT: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR CALIFORNIA’S NEW LAW FOR REQUIRED PLANS AND TRAINING BEFORE JULY 1ST THIS YEAR?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reports workplace violence is the second leading cause of fatal workplace injuries in the United States, affecting almost 2 million American workers every…
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LOOKING TO SAVE TIME? WORK WITH A CHIEF OF STAFF
Time is Our Most Valuable Resource As we know, time is our most valuable resource and is irreplaceable. In our professional lives, we are being pulled in a million different…
Read more » AI FOR EVERY BUSINESS
How Small and Midsize Businesses Can Get Started Introduction Have you ever wondered if the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) is relevant to your small or midsize business (SMB)? The truth…
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