2024 Employee Happiness Blog
As we continue to grow and evolve at HigherRing, one thing remains constant: our commitment to our team members. We believe that they are our greatest asset, and their happiness and fulfillment are paramount to our success. In keeping with our values of transparency and continuous improvement, we again conducted our annual employee happiness survey to gather honest feedback from our team.
Embracing Open Book Management at HigherRing
This philosophy emphasizes transparency, empowerment, and collective success, aiming to enhance our understanding of company operations and reward the team for their collective efforts towards our success.
Scale your business with an ethical outsourcing partner
Our fractional services are an excellent way for businesses to gain experienced and managed help for a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time person on their own. Fractional labor allows our clients to scale little by little — continually delegating responsibilities as processes are defined — so that founders and other internal people can focus on critical product or service development, marketing, or sales (though of course, we can help in those areas too).
Essential Social Media Platforms for Growing Your Business
With countless social media systems available, how do you determine the best platform tailored to your brand's unique needs without draining your budget? We've curated a selection of top-notch social media management platforms, each designed to tackle specific challenges and elevate your brand's online presence.
8 Tips for Small Business Software Planning
By leveraging ERP systems for inventory management, CRM systems for customer contact, and easy plug-and-play APIs to connect them all together, HigherRing clients build flexible yet powerful systems while keeping their labor costs low. When wielded effectively, the right tools become engines for efficiency, productivity, and revenue growth. Smart integration strategies also keep our client’s team happier by reducing data entry and keeping systems aligned with up-to-date inventory values and easy order entry.
How to Embrace Generational Differences at Work
For the first time in history, we live in a time when five generations of people are currently employed in the U.S. workforce. People are living and working longer than at any other time on record. While this phenomenon has created comedic content in social media circles, what does it mean for real-world applications?
Plastic Free July!
At HigherRing, our team is committed to making a positive impact on the environment. In honor of Plastic Free July, we gathered some of our favorite tips and tricks for reducing plastic use in our daily lives. Check out how we’re making a difference!
5 Tips to Improve Customer Service for Seniors
An essential part of empathetic customer service is understanding your customer. Surveys show that most customers over the age of 55 prefer calling or talking face-to-face with a real live person when interacting with a business. Let's dive into some tips on how to make those interactions even better!
3 Steps to Pick the Best Social Media Partnerships
In today's digital age, the right influencer collaboration can propel a brand to new heights, transforming engagement metrics and driving unprecedented growth for small businesses. Influencers can be crucial in enhancing brand content creation and visibility, reaching consumers who increasingly bypass traditional advertisements.
B Corp Case Study
In this case study our COO Katie, outlines how she engaged our remote team in B Corp Month through Slack messages and contests. This case study could be helpful for other remote organizations, or anyone looking for future B Corp Month inspiration
Ethical Outsourcing
At HigherRing, our approach to outsourcing sets us apart in an industry that often faces ethical challenges. We prioritize fair treatment of employees, transparent business practices, and community engagement. In an industry that often promotes exploitation over basic fairness, we’re happy to stand out separate from the rest.
Top 3 Shopify Apps to Grow Your Audience
In the dynamic world of online commerce, creating an attractive and functional Shopify storefront is just the beginning. Whether you're a seasoned e-commerce veteran or a budding entrepreneur, understanding and investing in Shopify optimization and helpful add-ons can be a game-changer, leading to repeat sales and new sales channels.
Living Out Your Values as a B Corp
While we are always looking for ways to improve and support our mission, it’s important to note that sometimes, living up to our mission means looking outside the predefined points system provided by B Labs.
HigherRing’s Annual Client Survey
In an effort to live up to our values as a transparent company, we wanted to share the results of our annual Client Survey. 34% of our clients completed the survey. Here’s what they had to say:
5 Steps to Achieve a Sustainable Business Model
We are excited to see a trend towards impact-driven companies that are proving it’s possible to treat stakeholders (employees, clients, communities, and the planet) well and still run a successful operation. Switching to a sustainable business model can afford a company numerous benefits.
Discovering the Heart of Business
A B Corporation is a business that meets certain social and environmental standards, as verified by the nonprofit organization B Corp. These standards are based on a company's commitment to creating a positive impact on society and the environment, in addition to generating profits. In other words, B Corps aim to use business as a force for good.
HigherRing is Climate Neutral Certified
HigherRing is excited to announce that on March 7, 2023, we officially secured our status as a carbon-neutral company through our certification with the nonprofit Climate Neutral. As a B Corp, 1% for the Planet member, and American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) member, this was the clear next step for HigherRing to use business as a force for good.
So You’re Ready to Hire an EA
The first step is to decide what type of assistance you require. At HigherRing, we offer two levels of executive assistant roles. Both types are savvy and wonderful partners yet fulfill different needs with our clients.
Client Spotlight
This week, we are celebrating a huge win for one of our clients and for anyone invested in safe, nutritious, organic foods that are better for people and the planet. If you don’t yet know our client, ZEGO Foods, they are a woman-owned B Corp-certified breakfast food brand focusing on supply-chain transparency and creating safe, delicious foods that fit most special diets. They sell specialty oatmeal blends and muesli in over 1500 retail locations nationwide.
HigherRing has Rebranded
HigherRing, a leading ethical outsourcing B Corporation dedicated to harnessing business as a force for good, is thrilled to announce its rebranding initiative, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey.