5 Habits that Increase Accounting Productivity By: Dolores Thomason, Assistant Director of Accounting They say the devil is in the details and this is never more evident than in an accounting department. Accounting and finances require a lot of careful attention and focus. Here are five easy habits you can incorporate into your daily routine… Read more »
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Parli What? The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure
Parli What? The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure By: Abby Burns, Program Coordinator In association management we regularly hold board meetings for our clients. Often, boards turn to our management team to make sure they are executing business correctly and efficiently. In order to do this, they must ensure they are knowledgeable about the structure of… Read more »
4 Strategies to Increase Brand Exposure
4 Strategies to Increase Brand Exposure By: Dawn Cheplick, Program Coordinator Inspiring consumers to purchase and use Georgia-grown watermelons continues to be a top priority for the association members and industry partners of the Georgia Watermelon Association. With the height of watermelon season approaching, the GWA is busy collaborating with PR firms, athletic events, media… Read more »
5 Techniques for Strong Financial Management
5 Techniques for Strong Financial Management By: Teresa Beck, Financial Services Strong financial management systems support good business. Financial management does this by ensuring stakeholders can understand how well an organization plans for and uses their financial resources. Let’s take a look at 5 of ASG’s best practices for financial management within an organization. Consistency… Read more »
Real World Events and Impact on Client Meetings – Risk Management and Crisis Preparedness
Real World Events and Impact on Client Meetings – Risk Management and Crisis Preparedness By: Kelley Atkinson, Director of Conference Services My previous blog detailed my experience with event cancellation due to Hurricane Irma. In the weeks after my real world experience with life threatening weather, another life threatening crisis took place and made national… Read more »
All ABOARD! On-Boarding your Board to Keep them on the Right Track.
All ABOARD! On-Boarding your Board to Keep them on the Right Track. By: Caitlin Hyatt, Account Executive The election is over and the balloons have fallen, campaign signs are put up and that clever tagline is no longer necessary. The nation can finally unite again, as we are no longer split into two. Oh wait,… Read more »
Keep Calm and Manage Change
Keep Calm and Manage Change By: Debbie Brady, Account Executive “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy As Executive Directors we are often in the position of having to instigate and manage change in our client… Read more »
Spring Forward: 3 Steps towards a Cleaner Workspace
Spring Forward: 3 Steps towards a Cleaner Workspace By: Courtney Jackson, Program Coordinator Spring is almost here and new life is about to emerge, meaning new beginnings, fresh starts, and a clean slate. Which is why you should follow suit and spring clean your workspace. It’s the perfect time to de-clutter after the holiday madness… Read more »
Google Suite Tools at a Sweet Cost
Google Suite Tools at a Sweet Cost By: Brittney Roberts, Program Services Coordinator High quality programs that meet your needs can get pricey. And when you are working to make use of every dollar for your association, it’s tempting to compromise on quality in order to save some money. But not all good things come… Read more »
“The Butterfly Effect” in the Workplace
“The Butterfly Effect” in the Workplace By: Shawn Pursley, Account Executive The question has been asked many times and in many ways: “What do I/you bring to this organization?” Whether you are talking about a job interview, a promotion, organizing operational structures, or simply joining a committee, it is a valid question. What do you… Read more »