by Pepper Rutland | Oct 9, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group
Difficult conversations with a friend, family member, mentor, coworker, or another respected individual might be absolutely terrible to go through in the moment, but there are huge benefits from the uncomfortably honest dialogue. A tough conversation is usually a...
by Pepper Rutland | Sep 19, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group
A lot of entrepreneurs these days struggle to balance profits with their purpose. People can have their business as one of the top corporations, but it wouldn’t mean anything if they aren’t driven. Here are a few ways that business owners can balance profit with...
by Pepper Rutland | Sep 19, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group
Everyone knows how powerful the feeling of motivation can be. However, being motivated and actually implementing that motivation into progressive action can be easier said than done. Our motivating factor is our end goal, whether it be short-term or long-term. What is...
by Pepper Rutland | Sep 19, 2019 | Baton Rouge, Charity
There are more people looking into entrepreneurship than ever before, but that doesn’t mean each one of them will succeed. There are many different factors that contribute to a new business’ success and, although you develop a thorough and precise plan, it doesn’t...
by Pepper Rutland | Mar 5, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group
Experienced and gifted individuals can have a significantly positive impact upon a company’s morale and production levels. However, identifying these unique job candidates is not always an easy task. The following are tips on how hiring managers can attract...
by Pepper Rutland | Mar 5, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group, Social Responsibility
The standard American workweek is actually an artifact that hails all the way back to the industrial revolution. It was actually Henry Ford who pioneered the 8-hour shift and the 40-hour work week as a means of maximizing productivity in factories. As the labor force...
by Pepper Rutland | Feb 25, 2019 | Baton Rouge, MMR Group
How you lead your employees has a direct bearing on the level of service your customers receive. If you’re willing to alter your approach in a few key areas, you may see a considerable improvement in the evaluation of your business’ customer service...
by Pepper Rutland | Dec 3, 2018 | Baton Rouge, Charity, Corporate Giving, Donations, Miracle League at Cypress Mounds, MMR Group, Philanthropy
The holidays are a wonderful time to reflect on the abundance in our lives. As people contemplate their own good fortunes, they are often inspired to give to charities. Being generous with money is an admirable quality, and the world always needs givers. For...
by Pepper Rutland | Dec 3, 2018 | Baton Rouge, Charity, Corporate Giving, Donations, MMR Group
There are many reasons you might want to get involved in your community. You might be an introvert and looking for a way to meet new people. Alternatively, you might be looking for a way to share your success and give back to your community in some meaningful way....
by Pepper Rutland | Sep 10, 2018 | Baton Rouge, Charity, Corporate Giving, Donations
The people of the United States give an incredible amount of money each year to a variety of charitable causes. When people give their hard-earned money, they want to know it is going to a good cause. They want to know that their money is having an impact and making a...
