Jessica Wise

The coronavirus is hitting the U.S. like a ton of bricks. Lysol wipes and spray are virtually extinct. Ground beef and chicken breast are hot commodities. And, you better get to the store early or you definitely aren’t getting any toilet paper. The harsh reality is that those aren’t even the biggest problems we are … Continued

As the 65th largest metropolitan region in the U.S., the Lehigh Valley has one of the most vital economies in the state of Pennsylvania. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the area is home to a plethora of successful and innovative businesses. What we at HelpSquad have also come to realize is that some of those … Continued

How many people were in your H.S. graduating class? This might be a strange way to start an article on website differentiators, but humor me for a second. Stop and think back. Whom do you remember most vividly? I bet it’s not the guy that would be classified as Mr. Just-Another-Face-in-the-Crowd. The dude who had … Continued

Since its inception, the prevalence of voice assistant technology has been gradually gaining momentum. When Apple introduced Siri to the world in 2011, it forever changed the way consumers interact with their favorite brands. In 2014, Amazon launched Alexa and Amazon Echo, and two years later Google debuted Google Home. Both platforms would become responsible … Continued

There are numerous reasons why hiring new people may seem like a daunting task. Maybe your company’s senior-most employee is retiring, leaving behind shoes that seem impossible to fill. Or, it could be that sales are soaring, and there’s no time to sit and wait for job seekers to stumble upon your “help wanted” ad. … Continued

The Current Economy and the State of the Job Market Financially, the U.S. appears to be in a better economic state than it has been in years. Recent statistics paint a rosy picture of the promised land looming in the distance. So, unless you’re a small business owner, it might be easy to kick back, … Continued

The spookiest time of year is upon us.  Skeletons and spider webs adorn neighborhood porches, Halloween themed music blares across department store loudspeakers, and you have seen Mike Meyers’ white face mask flash across your TV screen more times than you can count. The creepy atmosphere can make even the bravest soul consider looking over … Continued

There is no doubt about it. Managing a small business is no walk in the park, but developing a stellar customer service team on a limited budget can feel like trying to sprint up the Rocky Mountains on rollerblades. The first half of the battle for any business is attracting customers. The other half is … Continued

Let’s face it. One of the most popular forms of transportation has become rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, and it’s easy to see why. In the age of instant gratification, Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) are convenient and fast. Executives can summon a ride to their downtown office with a few taps on their smartphone … Continued