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I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification: CyberReadyMBE® Certificate of Completion from Industry Workforce Solutions, Inc.!

I am honored to announce that ACTN Strategies is one of 18 companies selected to participate in Walker's Legacy Foundation https://www.facebook.com/walkerslegacy fall ’22 Prospectus Accelerator!

The Prospectus Accelerator has graduated more than 1,000 Black and brown women entrepreneurs, connecting them to more than $60MM in capital and contracts. Some impressive highlights on this year’s cohort:
We’re based in 15 cities across from across the U.S.

We have more than 40,000 combined total customers.
In 2021, we earned a combined $2.6MM in annual revenue with an average of 1.2 full-time employees and only $28,750 in average total funding (but not for long!)

Go here to learn more about our cohort of game-changing, legacy-building Black women-led small businesses and how you help catalyze our growth: https://lnkd.in/eVh7H8wD

While you’re there, sign up to receive updates on our cohort leading up to our graduation in Atlanta, GA Saturday, December 10th! Finally,
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As a client, we don’t just tell you what to do. We get in the trenches and help you do it.

We’ve been accepted into the Minority Business Pandemic Recover Academy sponsored by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council (CRMSDC), in partnership with the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

This is an opportunity for our company to learn best practices and techniques to build operational resilience in a post-pandemic economy. We know the value of executive coaching, and we’re grateful for this opportunity.

Minority Business Pandemic Recovery Academy Launched /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the crisis facing minority owned businesses due to COVID-19, the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, operator...

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. While we still have work to do as a country, today, we celebrate. Celebrate freedom and resilience and learn more here.

Juneteenth Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.

The bottom line: Insurance is important, but it’s no substitute for a strong risk management strategy.

Risky business : Planet Money Two stories on how businesses are using insurance to navigate new kinds of risks. First, how music venues are handling pandemic-related risks. And how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting cyber insurance. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Employee retention is a critical issue for many companies—especially those with people as their primary resource—and it’s an integral part of building and maintaining operational resilience.

Strategies to Boost Employee Retention - ACTN Strategies Employee retention is a critical issue for many companies—especially those with people as their primary resource—and it’s an integral part of building and maintaining operational resilience. Employee retention is part of workforce planning, continuity planning, and overall business performance...

Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially began on June 1st. Is your business prepared?

Hurricane Season and COVID-19: Is Your Business Prepared?  - ACTN Strategies By Sherry Robinson – President & CEO, ACTN Strategies LLC As hurricane season approaches, it is time to dust off the emergency plan to get ahead of the curve. Although hurricanes are not new, this year may be quite a bit different with the added challenges of COVID-19 and the Nationa...

ACTN Strategies is thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected to participate in the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) Supply Chain Accelerator Program Pilot. We’re excited to dig in and learn all we can as we grow our business, build our capacity, and increase our access to corporate and government contracts.

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs | RICE | Home The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is a hub for Black-owned businesses in Atlanta, GA. Connect with our specialists today.

Anticipating what’s next and offering before a problem even evolves – that’s how we help clients combat and take on change with confidence.

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We started ACTN Strategies to bring more diverse voices together to help companies improve their overall business operations. This month let’s focus on making substantial changes for and commitments to our LGBTQ+ colleagues.

Ensuring Workplace Inclusion for LGBTQ Employees This toolkit provides information and resources to help employers create a workplace that values the differences among individuals and where people can feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and one of the busiest times of the year for traveling and gathering. As crowd and capacity management experts, this is a weekend where our work is on full display and our clients thrive!

Thinking it may be time to revamp your strategy? Drop us a line at [email protected] – we can help!

It may sound counterintuitive at first, but taking time away from work can both decrease burnout and increase productivity.

The Value of Vacation Time for Employees To perform at our best our brains need a break. It may seem counterintuitive but taking time away from work can both decrease burnout and increase productivity.

The legacy of our work is success for our clients.

Diversity is too important to become just another box to tick. Making an investment in a robust diversity program now will ensure your business thrives in the future.

Diversity in the Workplace Is About More Than Training - ACTN Strategies By Charity Kilbourn – Sr. Content Leader, ACTN Strategies LLC Most businesses recognize the importance of having a diverse workforce. However, some may be confused on the best way to implement the changes necessary to make it happen. Training Diversity training can be a useful tool in a larger, mo...

Cyber readiness is an organization’s ability to identify, prevent, and respond to a significant cyber incident. Here’s why it’s more important than ever before.

Cyber Readiness in Today’s Digital World - ACTN Strategies Cyber—both the word and the concept—has made its way into our vernacular, and we use it daily whether we’re discussing shopping, the latest data breach, or security issues at work. The sheer ubiquity of conducting elements of both our personal lives and business via computer has made it more i...

While COVID-19 case numbers are down, it’s a good time to think ahead and plan for success. Check out our three keys to success in a post-pandemic business.

https://actnstrategies.com/insights/3-keys-to-success-in-post-pandemic-business/

For museums and other venues, the crush of summer visitors is right around the corner. We have the experience you need to keep things running smoothly.

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the perfect time to reflect on in the workplace. Check out this article for practical tips leaders can use to support employees’ mental health, this month and all year long.

Supporting Mental Health in the Post-Pandemic Workplace ​In many workplaces, there is still a stigma around discussing employee mental health conditions. Yet the pandemic has created an unexpected opportunity for more open and supportive conversations between HR, employees and senior leadership.

“In this environment, leadership must answer key questions: ‘Are we prepared for accelerated digitization in the next three to five years?’ and, more specifically, ‘Are we looking far enough forward to understand how today’s technology investments will have cybersecurity implications in the future?’”

Cybersecurity trends: Looking over the horizon McKinsey examines three of the latest cybersecurity trends and their implications for organizations facing new and emerging cyber risks and threats.

What can you expect as a client?

Strong branding is too important to be an afterthought. As you build your business, identify your company’s values, and serve customers, each element should be represented by and deliver on your brand’s promise.

The Value of Strong Branding Strong branding is too important to be an afterthought. As you build your business and serve customers, each element should deliver on your brand’s promise.

Would we even be a consulting firm if we didn’t remind you that today is Tax Day? Budget management is a key part of a thorough business resilience strategy.

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Reputation matters. What do you want to be known for?

Before you choose a risk management consulting firm, ask yourself these three questions…

How to Choose a Risk Management Firm Risk management firms vary widely. Here are three questions to ask to help your company choose the right risk management consultancy for your business.

We help businesses thrive no matter what challenges they face.

At ACTN Strategies, we believe it’s our responsibility to give back to and participate in the communities that built us. What are you doing for National Volunteer Month?

We’ve written about building and maintaining trust within your team – but how about with customers? According to Edelman’s Trust Barometer, business is the most trusted institution in America right now.

How Business Can Build and Maintain Trust Trust is fragile. Businesses must manage it as carefully as they do their balance sheets.