Entries by competenow

Beat the Heat with the Help of your Office Coffee Station

Nobody likes a sticky workplace. It’s hard enough to adult every single day of summer, remembering your carefree childhood spending weeks outside in the grass, on a lake, at the beach; but when your workspace is uncomfortable, it’s all you can do to stay on task. Just because it’s gorgeous out, doesn’t mean you can […]

A Boston Coffee Company Tells about Coffee from Around the World

How do you like your coffee? Here in America, we drink it hot or iced, at cozy coffee shops, homey diners, in our own snug kitchens, and on-the-go (yay cupholders!). We have even started brewing it cold ever since the cold brew coffee trend swept the United States a few years ago. We are fairly […]

Best Hiring Practices for Finding the Right Employee for Your Team

As an employer, you know the importance of hiring the right person for your team. Employees are the lifeline of the company, keeping processes running smoothly and in some cases, being the face of your organization. They deal with customers, keep paperwork in order, and handle the tasks you can’t do on your own. Finding […]

Cold Brew Process: Makes Coffee that is both Tasty and Healthy

Do you drink cold brew coffee? You should. We all know coffee is a staple, but there’s nothing like a good cup of cold-brewed coffee to give your body a much-needed boost. There are cold brew coffee health benefits to gain and cold brew is not the same as iced coffee. In fact, cold brew […]

Starting A Small Business: Where to Begin

Today’s economic climate has set the stage for people to follow their dreams and become business owners. The question most have is this: Where do I begin? It’s important to have a clear focus and do your research before getting started. It is also important to think about the type of work environment you would […]

How to Choose a Good Coffee Maker for Your Office

As a business owner, knowing the importance of offering the right types of coffee and having the right coffee machine is a big deal. Let’s face it – employees thrive off that great cup of steaming coffee whether it’s first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon to help them get through the […]

It’s Time For Spring Cleaning! Office Spring Cleaning Tips.

Spring is coming, but what does that mean? Spring always brings new beginnings and time to create a blank slate. That means cleaning up the dreariness of winter in both mental and physical form. Most people consider this a time to clean their homes, but there is one other place that probably needs a good […]

What Biodegradable Really Means & How to Reduce Office Waste

When talking about the environment, you hear the word biodegradable tossed around quite a bit. Even though it has something to do with the environment, what does that really mean? Biodegradable means that the product or material will break down quickly, leaving nothing behind that’s harmful. There are certain items that will break down, such […]

For the Sake of your Health, Drink Coffee

According to a survey by the National Coffee Association, 64 percent of Americans drink a cup of coffee every day. That figure is up 2 percent from 2017. In the office setting, one of the first things an employee looks for is coffee. As one of the world’s most sought-after beverages, there are quite a […]

What’s in Your Pantry?

If you work in an office, chances are you have a breakroom or kitchen. No matter the number of employees, it’s important to have one. Today’s office kitchens have gone beyond a standard refrigerator, table and chairs. They have become creative spaces where employees can lounge, relax and mingle. One of the most important elements […]