Waking Up Retired by Gene Ballard Eighteen years ago, after retiring from her Atlanta job, Kaye Lindsey decided to look for a part-time job closer to home. At that same time, ASG was looking for a full-time Director of Accounting. Kaye applied … and got the job even though she was looking only for part-time… Read more »
This Thanksgiving, Count your Blessings (not your calories). By: Abby Burns, Program Coordinator Although Thanksgiving is the theme of November, giving thanks should not only be done one month a year! Here at Association Services Group, we have so much to be thankful for, however, sometimes being thankful is the last thing that comes to… Read more »
Strengthen your Team, Strengthen your Client By: Carly Byrd, Program Coordinator Recently, our entire company participated in a professional development exercise uncovering our natural abilities using the StrengthsFinder 2.0 from Gallup. After completing the assessment, StrengthsFinder coaches spent the day walking us through our individual strengths and how these natural talents shape our work and… Read more »
Why Snail Mail is Back in Style By: Steena Hymes, Program Coordinator How many marketing emails did you receive today? How many of those did you read and how many did you send straight to your deleted folder? When email marketing first appeared on the scene, it was a revolutionary step that gave brands a… Read more »
Association Services Group participated in AMC Institute‘s ‘Day in the Life’ series! Watch Katie Oxford, Caitlin Hyatt and Debbie Brady discuss how and why associations benefit from working with an association management company.
6 Lessons in Creating a Lasting Impression By: Debbie Alexander, Program Coordinator On my morning commute a few weeks ago, the radio announcer asked a question: What was the one thing your parents did when you were a child that has stayed with you through adulthood? I couldn’t help but wonder what lasting impression I… Read more »
Hello … is anybody there? By: Gene Ballard, Vice President of Administrative Services I don’t know about you but I dislike automated voice recordings. It is very frustrating to call a company and an automated voice comes on saying; ‘Hello, please press 1 for conference services … press 2 for accounting … press 3 for technical… Read more »
The Forest Products Society (FPS) has chosen Association Services Group (ASG) for full service management, effective August 1, 2018. Established in 1947, FPS is the premier international organization for advancing the sustainable use of renewable cellulosic resources, including wood, through science and technology. FPS members represent a broad range of professional interests including private and… Read more »
5 Qualities of Excellent Customer Service By Kendra Tyner, Program Coordinator Have you ever had an amazing customer service experience? What about a negative experience? Our experiences immediately form our opinion of an organization or brand for better or for worse. Companies either thrive or fail based on the preconceived notions of their customers. Have… Read more »
Bringing Generations Together: How to Bridge the Gap By: Jenna Jones, Program Coordinator Being relatable is a key component of any association. There are those that have served in the industry planting seeds for many years, while others are just entering the industry looking for ways to set themselves apart. Whether you are considered a… Read more »
