The documentary that followed a team of volunteers for six weeks after Hurricane Harvey has been added to a collection of stories and other memorabilia curated by the Houston Flood Museum scheduled to open August 28, 2018. ‘What Mercy Looks Like’ will be able to tell the story of the volunteers who helped Houstonians […]
‘What Mercy Looks Like’ has earned a second laurel! The short documentary about the volunteers who came to help Houstonians rebuild after Hurricane Harvey was selected for showing at the 24th San Antonio Film Festival. The project that started out as a promo reel for Vineyard Mercy Response has far exceeded the couples’ expectations. […]
Decades ago when we lived in California, Elgin worked for Nikon as a repair technician in their Torrance, CA center. The center wasn’t too far from our home; 6.8 miles to be exact. We were a young couple with a toddler living life in the smoggy City of Angels. And like a lot of employees, […]
Receptionists serve a vital function in an office. They’re the first to greet visitors and clients on behalf of your business. They reinforce your brand believe it or not! Receptionists tell people what to do, where to go, what they can expect and make guest feel comfortable in your space. Receptionists can also be expensive! Many small […]
As a business owner, you’re probably aware that health care can be extremely expensive. It’s a line item that most small businesses simply cannot afford, so it’s a benefit typically not offered. This can be a deterrent when it comes to hiring the right people and keeping your current staff healthy. A Huffington Post article reported that […]
A few blog posts ago we learned that small businesses can benefit from having a ‘corporate garden.’ Even if they didn’t have a football-sized campus to do so on. Just because you’re a small business doesn’t mean you can’t effect change through a structured corporate social responsibility program. Why Should A Small Business Invest in […]
You’ve decided to take the plunge and create a video for your business. Great! Video as a marketing strategy is still trending high when it comes to getting your message across to your target audience. Wyzowl conducted a study and found that: and, and finally, So as a small business owner, you have valid reasons to […]
Networking is an essential part of a business but it’s one of the easiest things to put off and neglect. There are fires to put out, employees to manage, contracts to negotiate, and facilities to oversee. I know mid-day luncheons, early morning meetings, even evening events can be difficult to attend. But for continued business and […]
PrettyWork Creative’s short documentary, “What Mercy Looks Like” received a Gold Remi at the 51st WorldFest Houston International Independent Film Festival’s award gala held Saturday, April 28, 2018. The film and the award are the first for filmmakers and business partners, Lisa N. Alexander and husband Elgin Alexander. The film that started out as a […]
Not Just for Big Corporations The benefits of having a corporate garden are being enjoyed by employees of big corporations such as Pepsico, Khols, and Ford Motor Company. But just because you’re a small business owner, renting space in an office building, doesn’t mean you can’t invest in this employee engagement activity. The improved team […]