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Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Thank You for 30 Years in Business
Whether you’ve been in business 30 years or 3 years, don’t forget to take a moment to recognize those around you who’ve helped along the way.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Office Humor
Ben has some new jokes to share. Humor is a great way to liven up the office and reduce stress. Try these clean jokes around the office or at home.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Conflict of Interest
An effective way to eliminate any conflicts of interest is to have transparency. One way to do this is by having board members, or other decision makers, sign disclosures that highlight any potential conflicts.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Thanksgiving Thank You Notes
Thanksgiving is around the corner. Send important people in your personal and professional life a thank-you note to show gratitude for all they’ve done to help you.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Printed Marketing Materials
The world is increasingly going digital, but printed materials aren’t going away. Effective use of print can have a real impact and help spread your message.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Last Slide
Asking event speakers to have a these two things on their last slide can help add value for attendees.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Black Tie Events
Hosting special events at your conferences can be an effective way to provide more value, and entertainment, for members who attend. These occasions can also encourage them to come back, year after year.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: How to Dismiss an Employee
“If you ever feel good about firing somebody, you’re in the wrong line of work,” -Jim.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Day of Service
Make time and resources available for your employees to engage in community service. Doing service trips as a group can be an effective team builder while giving back to the community you call home. Giving them the time to pursue individual service opportunities can provide similar benefits, boost morale, and create a greater sense of…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Print Both Sides
A simple but effective tactic, printing names on both sides of a name tag can prevent a lot of awkward moments at events.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Work Smarter AND Harder
Sometimes the best results come from working harder. Other times, success comes from working smarter.
Would You Try This Crazy Approach to Event Marketing?
Here is the ultimate measure of association event success: You offer free registration to your next conference or workshop. After the event, you ask attendees to pay what they believe is fair, based on the value they received—and that number could be $0. Ultimately, you exceed revenue expectations. Sound like an insane stunt? The American…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Dual Relationships
A dual relationship can impact both your personal and professional life. One example is being friends with the company’s supplier. These types of relationships shouldn’t be entirely avoided but it’s important to be aware of potential pitfalls.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: The Right Travel Gear to Improve the Long-Haul Flight
When traveling on an airplane, be more comfortable with these tips.
4 Hot Topics Affecting Associations Today
There are associations for everything—even, believe it or not, for association professionals like us at TMG! We recently spent a great weekend in Chicago attending two conferences: the American Society of Association Executives’ (ASAE) annual meeting and the Association Management Company Institute’s (AMCI) AMCs Engaged conference. (That’s Ben, BW, and Lou at ASAE’s opening keynote…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Do What You Do Well
Focus on what you want to do in life and do it well.
Medical Societies Select The Markens Group for Management
Three New England-based medical societies have selected The Markens Group as their full-service management firm: the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association, Hartford Medical Society, and the New England Association of Neonatal Nurses. We hope to help these groups advance wellness throughout the region! Medical societies comprise a large portion of the professional groups throughout the New…
