Episode 7 of “Your Voice” with John Balser features Jesse Hilmandolar, owner of Trebel Wellness Associates in Blacksburg, VA. Jesse and his co-owner Carol Beliveau’s main goal is to help their clients live a great life through building relationships and personal training. Within the interview he touches on the history of Trebel, his biggest fears,
On this episode of “Your Voice”, John sits down with Scottie Wyatt, owner of Carper Insurance Associates in Blacksburg, VA. Scottie was born in Draper, VA and stayed in the area to attend college at Virginia Tech. He then left the Blacksburg area, but made his return because he couldn’t resist the uniqueness that the
Episode 5 of “Your Voice” features Robyn Jones, owner of Joba Design Studio of Blacksburg, VA. Within the interview, Robyn touches on why the Blacksburg community not only supports Joba but also how it supports all entrepreneurs from those who have experience to those who are just getting started. She also explains that she defines
On this episode of “Your Voice”, John sits down with Susan Mattingly, Executive Director of the Lyric Theatre. Susan illustrates the long history of the Lyric Theatre from it’s progression from a silent movie house to a segregated theatre to what it has become in present day. She also discusses how she came to Blacksburg
On this episode of “Your Voice”, John sits down with Sharon Scott, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Sharon discusses why the Montgomery’s Chamber of Commerce is so special as well as some exciting things coming up in the Chamber’s future. Make sure to follow them on their social channels as well
With launching our new series “Your Voice” with John Balser, it inspired us to write this blog post and divulge the importance of small businesses in their entirety. Yes, larger companies have a vast amount of resources and employees but small businesses offers something special that can’t be found in a larger company. Here are
Episode 2 of “Your Voice” with John Balser features Caleb, owner of Cornerstone General Contractors and Cornerstone Electric in Dublin, VA. Caleb discusses how growing up in the New River Valley area inspired him to stay and open his own business. He also explains how important it is to seek counsel from seasoned professionals especially
OneVoice’s John Balser had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Damon Thompson of Real Life Dental located in Blacksburg, VA for another episode of “Your Voice.” Dr. Thompson speaks on his journey to becoming a dentist and starting his own business as well as some insight of how having a vision is a make
In this age of high-speed internet, using the internet & running into a slow or down connection can be frustrating. This may be shocking, but a number of people & companies may be paying for faster internet speeds than they actually need or are actually receiving. Your computer or computers are connected to a router.
Motivating your employees can make a world of a difference when it comes to their performance. Motivation can act as a tool to increase positive work attitudes as well as increase productivity. Big businesses often times neglect to make a personal connection with their employees and that can lead to unmotivated workers. It’s important to
Your customers are the deciding factor in determining whether your business will be successful or not. With this in mind, it is essential to always provide excellent customer service and know how to deal with problems or issues that may arise for your customers. Here are 4 common customer complaints that your business may experience
Preparing for a new telecom contract is a huge decision that companies face. Telecom may seem like a straight forward utility service, but depending on the structure of your business, it can be very complex. Before you sign your next contract, there are a number of questions you may want to think of: Is my
Why Service-level agreements are necessary A service-level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service provider and its internal or external customers that documents what services the provider will provide and it defines the service standards the provider is obligated to meet. Service providers need service level agreements to help them manage customer expectations and
With the advancement of technology, companies are in need of more bandwidth. Internet is becoming increasingly commoditized and there are no signs of this changing. Businesses are aware that they need business internet services, but a number of them fail to realize that not all business internet services are the same. There are two main
Every company needs a telecommunications provider. The telecommunication services your company uses, from phones to internet connectivity, are facilitated and supported by a telecom carrier. Like many buying decisions in business, finding the right solution may take some research and evaluation. If you choose the wrong telecom carrier, you’ll likely run into issues, such as
