Erik Halvorsen

Not everyone starts out their journey with the best team. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of start-ups fail in the first year, 50% fail in five, and 70% don’t make it past ten. One of the ways that you can combat becoming a statistic is to have the best team possible behind you. The right team can overcome anything. Here are some things to keep in mind when building your team.
Find your shortcomings, then find those who excel at them
You can’t be expected to run everything in...

People often think that big businesses already know everything about the industry they’re in. However, that’s not the case. Small businesses are incredibly valuable in the knowledge and experience they bring to the table. They view problems in a different way because they have to operate on fewer resources than bigger businesses do. Here are some ways that big businesses can learn from smaller businesses.
Think of your business as a franchise
When small businesses are looking to expand, they ...

There are 63 national parks in the United States currently, drawing millions of visitors each year. If you have underlying wanderlust as this year begins, why not take a trip to one of the many beautiful national parks? Today we’re going to be talking about some of the best national parks to visit.
Yellowstone
Yellowstone is best known for being the world’s first national park, and people visit it daily for a good reason. With 2.2 million acres to explore, stretching over three states (Montan...

With COVID-19 changing how we as a whole shop, there are ways as business leaders can change how we go about interacting with businesses. Today we’re going to be looking at how business strategy is going to change by 2025.
Listening to customers is one of the most important ways that you can adapt your business strategy. Engaging in a dialogue with your customers is incredibly important as it gives attention to important issues and concerns that your customers are facing. This gives you time ...

With COVID-19 seeming to be never ending, businesses have had to adapt to the new lifestyle. Today we’re going to go over new business trends that are on the rise.
When COVID raged in 2020, leaving many in a mandatory lockdown, companies have had to adapt from a 9–5 job in the office to a 9–5 job at home. We’ve learned a ton from that initial experiment, and how well people work from home, businesses as a whole have changed how they look at the workweek.
For some people, working from home was...

January 1st can be viewed as a good time with the best intentions. However, very few of these New Year’s resolutions ever come to fruition, most losing their steam by the spring. Something that can help is to choose attainable goals that can inspire positive change, so why not do some as a family! Below are some things that you can do with your family as a New Year’s resolution .
Practice Gratitude
In these challenging times, it can be incredibly beneficial to remember to be thankful for what...

Sometimes, families get a bit of wanderlust. There’s nothing wrong with that! That just means that you need to pick a place that’s good for the whole family. Today we’re going to look at the top family vacation destinations around the world .
An incredible destination for the whole family is the Port Douglas Daintree region in Tropical North Queensland.
There’s so much to do here! Port Douglas is famously known for the snorkeling opportunities in the Great Barrier Reef, which is home to the l...

With COVID-19 seeming to be never ending, businesses have had to adapt to the new lifestyle. Today we’re going to go over new business trends that are on the rise.
When COVID raged in 2020, leaving many in a mandatory lockdown, companies have had to adapt from a 9–5 job in the office to a 9–5 job at home. We’ve learned a ton from that initial experiment, and how well people work from home, businesses as a whole have changed how they look at the workweek.
For some people, working from home was...

2022: a new year for everyone. The past couple of years has been nothing short of a dumpster fire with the pandemic raging throughout the world, leaving some people scared to leave their house. Gone are the days of hoarding toilet paper in the fear that nothing will be available as we face the world. Something you can do as a business is making your plan centered around empathy for your customers . Today we’re going to be looking at some ways you can accomplish that.
Make empathy for the cust...

2022: a new year for everyone. The past couple of years has been nothing short of a dumpster fire with the pandemic raging throughout the world, leaving some people scared to leave their house. Gone are the days of hoarding toilet paper in the fear that nothing will be available as we face the world. Something you can do as a business is making your plan centered around empathy for your customers. Today we’re going to be looking at some ways you can accomplish that.
Make empathy for the custo...

Many people have been in business for a while and feel the pressure of running a successful company. Sometimes, it’s easy to get lost in day-to-day operations and forget about addressing challenges that arise. In this article, we will discuss ways you can overcome some of the most common business challenges so you can stay ahead of your competition!
How to Overcome Business Challenges:
– If your business is struggling, try creating a solid social media marketing plan. This can help you increa...

January 1st can be viewed as a good time with the best intentions. However, very few of these New Year’s resolutions ever come to fruition, most losing their steam by the spring. Something that can help is to choose attainable goals that can inspire positive change, so why not do some as a family! Below are some things that you can do with your family as a New Year’s resolution.
Practice Gratitude
In these challenging times, it can be incredibly beneficial to remember to be thankful for what ...

With COVID-19 changing how we as a whole shop, there are ways as business leaders can change how we go about interacting with businesses. Today we’re going to be looking at how business strategy is going to change by 2025.
Understanding how current and potential customers’ priorities are changing
Listening to customers is one of the most important ways that you can adapt your business strategy. Engaging in a dialogue with your customers is incredibly important as it gives attention to importa...

With COVID-19 seeming to be never ending, businesses have had to adapt to the new lifestyle. Today we’re going to go over new business trends that are on the rise.
Work from Home
When COVID raged in 2020, leaving many in a mandatory lockdown, companies have had to adapt from a 9-5 job in the office to a 9-5 job at home. We’ve learned a ton from that initial experiment, and how well people work from home, businesses as a whole have changed how they look at the workweek.
For some people, workin...

Sometimes, families get a bit of wanderlust. There’s nothing wrong with that! That just means that you need to pick a place that’s good for the whole family. Today we’re going to look at the top family vacation destinations around the world.
Daintree Rainforest, Australia
An incredible destination for the whole family is the Port Douglas Daintree region in Tropical North Queensland.
There’s so much to do here! Port Douglas is famously known for the snorkeling opportunities in the Great Barrie...