April 14, 2016
Part 1 -What is the Power to ACT? CEO’s often are frustrated by how slowly their business seems to move. They feel mired down, trudging through the day-to-day actions, never really feeling like they’re gaining momentum or propelling the organization in a tangible way. You get too involved in the business to actually run it! […]
March 17, 2016
Do you have a finger on the pulse of the everyday processes that propel your organization? That really isn’t on anyone’s job description, right? Making sure X, Y and Z get done is something that someone is in charge of, but how it’s accomplished isn’t always managed as effectively as it could be, if at […]
March 10, 2016
When you first start out on a business venture, there is an emphasis on logistics, responsibilities and accountability -getting this thing off the ground, basically. What very often gets overlooked, are the reasons you started out in the first place. You can make money doing a lot of things, so what else is it about […]
February 18, 2016
Human capital is arguably any organization’s most valuable resource. Your people are the face of your company; your competitive advantage. Investing in talent acquisition and retention is just as important as your products or services. While there are a myriad of best of practices out there, these are a few of the vital actions we’ve […]
December 24, 2015
We are in an age of hyper-productivity. If you’re not doing five things at once, while ordering your paper towels on Amazon and catching up on Blacklist, then what are you even doing with your life? The problem is, with so much going on, has anyone noticed that not a lot is actually getting done. […]
November 25, 2015
Don’t get us wrong, seasonal beers, presents, time out of the office, and gluttonous amounts of comfort food are all things we can get behind. What we can’t get behind, is when companies use the holidays as their employee appreciation alarm clock. “It’s November again, we need to acknowledge these people…who’s gonna take care of […]
November 19, 2015
We simply don’t do business like we used. No one sticks around for 20 years for the gold Rolex despite a rigid schedule. Skilled employees won’t put up with a company culture that doesn’t make room to accommodate and appreciate their personal lives. Clients won’t stay loyal because you sent them a ham and a […]
November 12, 2015
We’re kind of like the Chandler Bing of companies. No one ever really seems to understand what we do, until they see it in action. So, our product is aptly named, Action Card. Action Card’s mobile and web-based solution eliminates time-consuming paper reviews adding efficiencies to field visits. It helps users identify, track and reconcile […]
November 5, 2015
The ever dreaded spreadsheet. Even though we hate them, they’re our go-to for sales management processes. In a recent survey conducted by Daptiv, it was revealed that 76% of IT organizations still rely on spreadsheets for critical decision-making purposes. At Volano, we’re all about helping organizations improve their processes; so we’re going to tell you […]
October 15, 2015
No matter where you go or what you read, you will have differing opinions on where your marketing resources should go, how to use keywords, or what SEO strategy you should use. Honestly, at the end of the day you have to develop the marketing strategy that works for you, your industry, and your audience. […]
October 9, 2015
We’ve all been witness to the public outcry when Facebook changes their interface or Apple immediately releases IOS 9.2 when everyone just downloaded 9.0. People tend to get a little miffed when you mess with their routine and they tend to get a lot miffed when you mess with their tech routine. Then there are […]
October 1, 2015
It’s not rocket science; every business has at least one process. Every process consists of steps, and your team, who is spread throughout a range of departments, is responsible for those actions. Keeping information flowing well is no easy feat. That’s where Volano comes in. We take a holistic approach to workflow management, taking the […]