Big Ideas for Small Businesses

10 Key Things a Plot Plan Tells You

Learn what a plot plan shows—from lot size and setbacks to slopes, easements, and driveway layout—so you and your buyers make informed construction decisions.

How to Meet Customer Expectations in Homebuilding During High Demand

Learn how to meet customer expectations in homebuilding with smart scheduling, clear communication, and proactive planning—even in today’s high-demand market.

How to Use the Getting Things Done Methodology to Boost Focus and Productivity

Learn how to use the Getting Things Done methodology to reduce stress, organize your tasks, and keep your mind clear for great ideas using a trusted system.

How to Reduce Employee Absences: An Imperative for SMBs During a Pandemic

How to Host More Engaging Office Meetings Online

There are several proven best practices that you can implement to host productive, inclusive virtual meetings.

Think Your Spreadsheets Are Ready for the Digital Economy?

While fax machines, spreadsheets, memos, emails, and back-of-envelope projections were plenty good enough to get you this far, they’re simply not up to the task in 2021 and...

Is Your ERP Failing You? 8 Red Flags to Watch For

Frustrated with your ERP system? Find out if it's holding your business back with these 8 red flags—and what to do if it's time to switch.

Benefits of ERP for Service Providers

Learn the top ERP benefits for service providers. Learn how integrated systems boost efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across your organization.

What’s Your Management Style and Is it Right for Your Employees?

Here, we present the four basic management styles, which can apply to leaders at all levels of the organization. You may find that you are a combination of styles, or that...

ECI Hosts Holiday Pet Photo Contest to Support Animal Charities

ECI’s holiday pet photo contest returns, donating $500 to the winner’s chosen animal charity and spreading joy while showcasing the company’s community values.

Virtual Holiday Party Ideas Your Employees Will Actually Love

Plan a fun virtual holiday party with cocktail kits, games, e-gifts, secret Santas, and awards. Get creative with ideas your employees will truly enjoy.

10 Steps to Building Optimized Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World

10 examples of new types of thinking and approaches companies are taking to reconfiguring supply chains to comply with new regulatory requirements and meet the demands of...