Feb 23, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC Let’s face it, electricity is significant for any office environment. Employees cannot function effectively without light or in extreme climate conditions, and with everything switching to digital, most companies cannot survive without technology. However, without proper monitoring, these costs can add excessively to a big, fat bill at the end of… Continue reading

Feb 19, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC Knowing the color codes for electrical wires is great knowledge to have for safety when installing or checking your own wiring. Here are the common color codes used: Black Used for power in all circuits – Considered hot and should be used as the power feed for a switch or an… Continue reading

Feb 11, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC For National Electrical Safety Month, we advise you to pick those cords up off the ground and be electrical safe. Sometimes this is easier said than done, especially in an office with multiple computers, phone lines, printers and other electrical appliances. This is why we put together a list of simple,… Continue reading

Feb 5, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC National Burn Awareness Week is coming to an end, and while you should still be aware of the risk of hot water and fire burns, you should also be aware of the ability to get burned (out) at work. It’s important to “finish what you start,” and get all of your… Continue reading

Jan 29, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC January is almost over, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to start more New Year resolutions for the office. Here’s an idea that can be integrated whenever, and can help increase productivity, using little to no money. Consider saving a space in the office for employees to take a break… Continue reading

Jan 21, 2014 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC Last week we discussed the value of allowing employees’ to embellish the office walls with their ideas and proposals. In order to get these creative juices flowing though, the mind needs to be alert. Light Make sure the office is well lit. Light is great for boosting brain power and production.… Continue reading

Jan 9, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC As we learned from last week’s color post, splashing the walls and office with some color can liven a room and environment to induce creativity, while allowing employees to adorn their own space with personal items can make a more appealing office environment. In addition, merging all employees’ personalities can invoke… Continue reading

Jan 5, 2015 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC With the New Year upon us, we have been receiving several emails full of content on New Year’s resolutions – from learning a new hobby each week to setting a new monthly sales goals. So many great ideas have come our way. One of particular interest though, was remodeling office space… Continue reading

Dec 29, 2014 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC As we enter this New Year, do you have a business plan? Has your team set new goals, new budgets? If not, now’s the time to start! INCREASE SALES I’m sure we all want to increase sales this year, and every year – But, by how much? How do you plan… Continue reading

Dec 23, 2014 By: Chelsea Haley, DKI Ventures, LLC With the holidays upon us, we can become distracted and forget important measures to take to ensure our safety at home and at work. Here are some preparation tips to keep everything safe while you enjoy your holiday vacation. Prepare Your Home and Office While it’s supposed to be the “Most… Continue reading