7 Ways to Build Brand Recognition

In a recent post here on the Action Card blog, we covered the importance of brand consistency. That means especially as you’re growing, remember not to bite off more than you can chew. Because consistency is the goal, be sure there is room to maintain your efforts. If you’ve got… Read More

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The Other Side of Field Visits

Field visits can and should be more than addressing the latest sales promotion or signage change. This is another opportunity for management to reinforce the company culture through thoughtful dialogue and support. This can be a time to lend an ear, get a feeling for the vibe of the workplace… Read More

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Creating a Case to Propose a Formal Process for Field Visits

If you’re a field manager with your nose against the proverbial glass, dreaming of all the ways Action Card will make your life better, this one is for you. Action Card was built to make your life easier and we’re taking it one step further and giving you the information… Read More

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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Emails

Oh, the plight of the field manager. Currently, field visits aimed at maintaining brand consistency and ensuring compliance are, well…a nightmare. The list seems never ending -signage, menu boards, promotions, campaigns -and it goes on. Then, there are the stacks of notes, paper score sheets and information from endless email… Read More

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Action Card Updates! Coming September 14th

  Action Card has made life a lot easier for many organizations: speeding up the compliance, inspection process, making reviews easier to conduct, and most importantly, facilitating the collaboration of all levels of management.  We take pride in our work and value every opportunity to grow and develop our product.  In our… Read More

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Hello, Is It Fans You’re Looking For?

                        Last week on the blog we talked about the importance of brand consistency. We know why it’s vital, now let’s discuss the following a solid brand can generate and what these brand ambassadors mean for your organization. We’re… Read More

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5 Reasons You Need to Stop Micromanaging Today

                        We’ve all had that boss, the helicopter of the office, looking over every shoulder. Do you have them in your mind’s eye? We’re willing to bet that even the memory of them is a bit annoying. That being… Read More

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Volano Software Featured in Silicon Prairie News

Volano’s Rod Smith and Don Stavneak: “Don’t undervalue your product” June 9, 2015  Ryan Pendell  Silicon Prairie News In 2007, Rod Smith and Don Stavneak started Volano Software, a custom software development company. In 2012, they developed their first stand-alone product,Steelwool. They learned a lot from the experience. “One of… Read More

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5 Ways Field Managers can Promote Success

Field management can be a very fulfilling career, but at times it can be very difficult.  Finding the right balance in authority and friendliness often poses a challenge.  We’ve come up with five behaviors that field managers can exhibit to add value to their business. Think business. Field managers should… Read More

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Providing feedback during your site visits. Four Questions to Ask Yourself

Providing feedback during your site visits. Four Questions to Ask Yourself During my days as a field compliance auditor and then onto district management, I had a lot riding on my shoulders. Traveling store to store, completing evaluations, relaying that information to senior management and monitoring progress was quite the… Read More

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