Entrepreneurship
Are Drones Replacing Fireworks?
With environmental hazards, increasing costs and state-wide bans now forcing many areas to cease Fourth of July fireworks displays, it’s difficult to argue that this age-old tradition isn’t in need of a 21st century overhaul.
Although many cities have found laser light shows to be a suitable patriotic alternative, these spectacles leave something to be desired. To once again restore a once-felt sense of awe and wonder across the American nation, synchronized fleets of lighted aerial drones have begun to take the place of conventional pyrotechnics.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Dan Frey | Know Yourself to Lead Yourself | Ep 2
In this episode of the Rocket IT podcast, we sit down with Dan Frey, Founding Partner of a global company dedicated to liberating the leaders of today, whilst simultaneously raising the standard of leadership for tomorrow.
Having spent over 15 years working in Corporate America, Frey quickly learned that leadership teachings are useless without meaningful applications. Using this framework as a platform for innovation, Frey and his colleagues worked together to establish GiANT Worldwide, an organization committed to improving the productivity of companies through the intentional apprenticeship of its leaders.
Read MoreRocket IT and Eagle Ranch Team Up for Annual “Run the Ranch 5k”
On June 1, 2019, it’s time to lace up, hit the trails, and make a difference in the lives of local children and their families. In tandem with Eagle Ranch, Rocket IT’s sponsorship of the Run the Ranch 5k affords participants the opportunity to get involved with one of the nations leading nonprofit residential children’s programs.
Read MoreSecurity in the Age of Ransomware On-Demand Webinar
Nearly 77% of small businesses think they’re safe from cyberattacks, yet more than 40% have already been victims. Where is this disconnect, and how can you protect your organization? In the new age of ransomware, security has to be a top priority for every level at your organization. Find out what you can do to…
Read MoreWhat is a Business Continuity Plan, and Why Do I Need One?
Between natural catastrophes, unfortunate accidents, and cybersecurity threats, it’s not a question of if something will happen to your organization, but when. Does your organization have a business continuity plan in place? Do you know how your team will respond? What is a business continuity plan? A business continuity plan is a documented strategy outlining…
Read MoreWhy We Focus on Hiring People Who Are Good with People
When you hire, you don’t just look for that one candidate who will be the “Right Now” fit. You don’t want the minimum of a warm body at a desk; you’re looking for the right qualified, enthusiastic individual who is ready and excited to contribute to the team. But finding that right candidate goes beyond…
Read MoreI Was Sold the Right Service at the Right Time
Salespeople. I am one, so I’m keenly aware of the truth in this statement: “No one likes to be sold, but everyone likes to buy.” Recently, I went to an oil change place near my office. Why did I go? Because I needed my oil changed. Also, they had good online reviews and were convenient.…
Read MoreFrom Intern to Full-Time: Why Your Employee Onboarding Process is Crucial to Success
How to stand out to potential new employees has been a topic before on the Rocket IT blog – through benefits from working remotely to building programs that help them thrive. But there is another way outside of the working hours of 9-5 to help your employees and attract the rockstars you’re looking for. Investing…
Read MoreSeeing an Internship Thrive in Action
We’ve talked before about the importance of building a thriving internship program, but there are few things better than actually seeing the fruits of these programs. We asked one of our most recent interns, Jamie Robertson, to share his experience. “I was getting into my car when I received a phone call from one…
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