small business

Small Business Case Studies: Good and Golden

Small Business Case Studies: Good and Golden

I had a thought while typing the same email that I’d typed out to five other people for my food and culture business, Good and Golden. “I should turn this into a template. I need to choose a CRM (client relations management system).” 

Had I not been part of the streamlining systems process at Stoke, I definitely would not have thought that (I’d had zero ideas of what a CRM was before then). Sometimes MailChimp will work for emails, and sometimes you need something more robust, like Nutshell, which is my preferred client relations management system. 

AccelerateHER Cohort Stories: Holly Michael

AccelerateHER Cohort Stories: Holly Michael

“During her career at Dell and HP, Holly Michael won many awards. She was recognized as a top performer and identified as key talent countless times. But, the award she values the most was being recognized as a Volunteer of Distinction at Dell. This is an international award that highlights the top 20 volunteers each year at Dell.”

5 Things You Should Know About Coworking

5 Things You Should Know About Coworking

Coworking is a popular option for people who work for themselves, work on a remote team, and many others who want to work in a productive environment and among others who are equally motivated. Read about coworking and its benefits in this blog.

Top Traits and Behaviors of Entrepreneurs

Top Traits and Behaviors of Entrepreneurs

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Is there such a thing as “entrepreneurial spirit”? In this blog, we explore the entrepreneur archetype, detail common traits and behaviors of entrepreneurs, and share information on local entrepreneurs and startups in Denton.

Lunch + Learn Preview: Cyber Security - Essentials to Protecting Your Network

Lunch + Learn Preview: Cyber Security - Essentials to Protecting Your Network

Protecting your data and your clients’ data helps you maintain your reputation and avoid losing time, money, and trust. For individuals and for business owners, understanding cyber security can help you prevent data breaches and theft. Read a preview blog for Stoke’s May Lunch + Learn: Cyber Security - Essentials to Protecting Your Network.

Lunch + Learn Recap: 5 Steps to Start HR In A Small Business

Lunch + Learn Recap: 5 Steps to Start HR In A Small Business

Read a summary of what attendees learned at Stoke’s February Lunch + Learn, lead by Dr. Christopher Harris, assistant professor in the College of Business at Texas Woman’s University and Human Resources expert. Topics covered included recruitment and selection, onboarding, keeping personnel files, creating an employee handbook, and an overview of labor laws pertaining to small businesses.

Lunch + Learn Preview: Where Do I Begin? 5 Steps To Start HR In A Small Business

Lunch + Learn Preview: Where Do I Begin? 5 Steps To Start HR In A Small Business

Wondering what areas of a business HR affects? Working to set up HR for your business? Read our Lunch + Learn preview blog for information on HR basics, and an overview of what Dr. Christopher Harris, associate professor in Human Resource Management in the College of Business at Texas Woman’s University and expert in HR matters, will cover during the lunch.