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02/03/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Create an Effective Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business

In this post, we’ll discuss the power of marketing for small businesses. Learn how to create a high-level plan, execute tactics, & evaluate results. Read on!

20/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How Managers Can Empower Employees to Make Decisions

Struggling with constant employee questions? Learn how managers can empower employees to problem-solve, reduce dependency, and boost team productivity.

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18/02/2021—Brad Haubert

10 Key Things a Plot Plan Tells You

Learn what a plot plan shows, from lot size and setbacks to driveway placement and easements. Help homebuyers understand their property before construction begins.

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17/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Meet Customer Expectations in Today’s High-Demand Homebuilding Market

Learn how to meet homebuyer expectations in a high-demand market through smarter planning, communication, and tracking across your homebuilding process.

Team leader explaining the Getting Things Done productivity system with five key steps on a board

11/02/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How the Getting Things Done Method Boosts Focus and Productivity

Use the Getting Things Done methodology to organize tasks, reduce stress, and keep your mind free for creative ideas with a proven 5-step productivity system.

How to Reduce Employee Absences Vital for SM Bs During a Pandemic

29/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

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

22/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

How to Host More Engaging Office Meetings Online

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

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07/01/2021—ECI Staff Contributors

Are Your Spreadsheets Ready for the Digital Economy?

Are your spreadsheets enough for the digital economy? Learn why outdated tools can't keep up with today's supply chains, & omnichannel demands. Let ECI help!

Employee looking stressed at a cluttered ERP dashboard, showing signs of inefficiency

29/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

8 Signs You’re Using the Wrong ERP System for Your Business

Are you working for your ERP instead of it working for you? Discover 8 signs you’re using the wrong ERP system and what to do if it’s holding your business back.

28/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

Key Benefits of ERP for Service Providers

Learn how ERP for service providers boosts efficiency, improves visibility, and lowers costs with real-time data and integrated business operations.

Blog Is Your Management Style Right For Your Employees

15/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

What's Your Management Style? Find the Best Fit for Your Team

Explore four core management styles: visionary, democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire. See which style best suits your team for improved productivity and innovation.

14/12/2020—ECI Staff Contributors

ECI Hosts Holiday Pet Photo Contest to Support Animal Charities

ECI’s holiday pet photo contest spreads cheer and donates $500 to the winner’s animal charity, showing their commitment to community and core values.

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