by Mat | Aug 6, 2018 | Web
You may have read recently that Google will be updating Chrome to start highlighting unsecured websites as “Not Secure” starting this July. Google is invested in a more secure web experience for everyone and is pushing web developers to secure all aspects...
by Cora Willard | Jul 6, 2018 | Bookkeeping
A common misconception is that the two kinds of bookkeepers are In-House and Outsourced, but that’s simply not true. The two kinds of bookkeepers are Entry Based and Consultative. Basic bookkeeping can be simply entering the data provided. Lots of bookkeepers do this...
by Mat | Jun 29, 2018 | Events
After five years in our first home we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve moved to a larger, friendlier space. Today our new sign went up so we’re officially official! You can find us at 9804 Manchester Road, 63119, using the rear entrance. As always, we welcome your...
by Cora Willard | Oct 9, 2017 | Human Resources, Management, Reality Check
Entrepreneurs have chosen to function daily in conditions that would make less risk-tolerant humans queasy. There’s a lot of rewiring that goes into successful entrepreneurship, but our brains are tricksy and spend a lot of time looking for patterns and then feeding...
by Cora Willard | Oct 2, 2017 | Human Resources, Management, Reality Check
We have had lots of clients who wrestle with recurring internal issues that result in errors, expenses, and inefficiencies. Often, these problems can be tracked back to specific employees. At the point where we’re brought in as a consultant to help resolve the end...
by Cora Willard | Sep 18, 2017 | Management, Marketing, Reality Check
No matter how small your business is you should have a website. Even a static “business card online” site lends you credibility, increases your brand presence, helps capture traffic via Google, provides contact information to clients and leads, and gives you a jumping...
by Cora Willard | Sep 11, 2017 | Management, Reality Check
I got a call today from a prospective client. This is an interaction we have pretty regularly and, while I’m always thrilled to hear from a soon-to-be friend and client, I generally know what to expect and what questions to ask. As I was going through the list...
by admin | May 20, 2016 | Client News, Human Resources, Management, Reality Check
Job hunting can be an arduous task. Often the job seeker (you) is so eager to have a job, any job, that you will look past some big red flags. Corporate culture is a HUGE part of your everyday. Shouldn’t you love, or at least like, your job and your company?...
by Mat | May 18, 2016 | Graphic Design, Marketing
Lena Groeger over at ProPublica has written a fantastic and in-depth article about typography; one of my greatest pleasures! Specifically, the article details why many organizations are moving away from using ALL CAPS and, more importantly, why it is an idea whose...
by Mat | May 4, 2016 | Hatchling
We love helping our clients; maybe a little too much. Our Hatchling program was conceived as way to help a small business, our preferred clientele, through its growing pains and to showcase what Red Hen can do. During the selection process, we really wanted to find a...
