Increasing Community Visibility

TAMPA, Fla., June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ --  "Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service and character."  This is true of businesses as well as individuals. Setting a corporate standard to participate in community service projects is a positive way to raise your company's local image. While an excellent practice in prosperous times, it can s several purposes when financial times are tough.

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Increased Team Spirit

During times of debt distress the resulting tension trickles throughout the organization. Community service projects afford time for the people to be together doing something that offers internal reward and affirmation. When employees work as a team and with other members of the community, camaraderie increases. This spills back over to the workplace. Positive activities that benefit others double back and unify people at work.

In addition, they may be able to use skills other than those they use on the job. The satisfaction of the service project and the help it gives others can strengthen relationships between your employees and to the community.

Positive Community Impact with Charities

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Raise your company's visibility by involvement in charities and ongoing community services such as education outreach and special events. Involvement increases awareness of your organization as well as its name and product recognition. Encourage all levels of employees to participate with corporate logo tee shirts and recognition for participation. Connections made through such events can lay the groundwork for new business.

Positive Impact through Mentoring

Consider ways that some of your staff could interact with the local education system. Teach-in days are common. Offer to do a presentation about business that would tie in with classes at high schools. Show how your goods or services are good for the community.  On a broader scale, consider, if appropriate periodic tours of your company for school classes and a short, structured mentoring program for interested students. Consider offering an award or scholarship to students.

Positive Impact through Partnering

Does your business bring traffic that benefits other businesses in the area? Look for ways to partner with other companies that have complimentary services. Consider some mutually beneficial perks to get other businesses to refer customers to you.

Despite a multifaceted approach to improving your visibility and community participation the time may come to seek professional help to recover financially. When that day arrives, seek out experience.

About Emerge 180

Emerge180, a national firm based in Tampa, Florida, has been helping businesses avoid financial disaster since 1993. As experts in creditor negotiations and tax resolution services, Emerge180 helps businesses work through financial crises, and creates plans that re-position their clients for success. An A+ Accredited Business with the BBB, Emerge180 has facilitated the financial turnaround of thousands of companies…and, in so doing, the preservation of tens of thousands of jobs. 

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