Advice Archives

Viewpoint: Companies must dig deeper to achieve DEI

Advice Dima Ghawi

Dima Ghawi: The importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and its role in building a welcoming and secure work environment for all is critical.

Viewpoint: 10 ways to minimize cybersecurity liability

Advice Sarah W. Anderson

Cybersecurity is no longer a budget-surplus item for Baton Rouge businesses; it is a “must-have” item as cyber criminals are getting more aggressive.

How to have productive virtual meetings with vendors to plan new year

Advice Daily Report Staff

As businesses approach the new year, many will be meeting with vendors to reflect and plan a path forward, Entrepreneur reports, and there are...

So long 2020, here’s what these Captial Region leaders are hoping for 2021

Advice Deanna B. Narveson

What's your biggest 2020 takeaway?

Received PPP money? IRS says you can’t deduct related expenses on 2020 tax return

Advice Stephanie Riegel

With 2020 coming to a close, local CPAs say it’s important for businesses to be aware, as they prepare their year-end tax returns, that...

Expert advice on managing a social media PR crisis

Advice Caitie Burkes

When it comes to managing a social media-related public relations crisis, a statement from top leadership is always necessary, according to local crisis communications...

Local leadership coaches bringing Brené Brown workshop to Baton Rouge

Advice Holly Duchmann

Two local leadership and executive coaches are bringing Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead workshop to Baton Rouge. Lacy Dicharry, of Laycee Coaching and Consulting, and...

Home Bank is the Best Places to Work winner among large companies

Advice Maggie Heyn Richardson

A flat hierarchy and a workplace culture steeped in homespun positivity enables Home Bank to help its small business customers weather any storm.

Best Places to Work executives weigh in on workplace issues

Advice Caitie Burkes

Business Report asked executives of Best Places to Work companies to share some words of wisdom addressing pressing workplace topics.

Staying on the promotional track in a pandemic

Advice Holly Duchmann

Remote workers need to be intentional in making time for mentors and expanding their network.

Does your company need cybersecurity insurance?

Advice Caitie Burkes

Buying cybersecurity insurance is one way many local small- and mid-sized businesses are trying to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.

What’s your DEI strategy?

Advice Dima Ghawi

Three key elements to include while developing a DEI strategy in order to ensure your focus is intentional and effective.

Stories of critical career advice

Advice Caitie Burkes

Five local women shared with The Network the best pieces of career advice they ever received.

Creating Your Professional Marketing Plan

Advice Janice Lamy

Even if marketing isn't your chosen profession, you are a marketer promoting yourself.