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August Energy Briefing: Natural Gas on the Rise
*graph source Direct Energy You know how the saying goes, “no news is good news?" That phrase rang true when last week’s bearish markets bled into this week with the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) reporting a 70-cent increase of the price for the 12-month strip (September 2020 – August 2021) from $2.20-$2.90. This is not [...]
The Workweek Changeup You’re Looking For
Timing Techniques Batch working or 9/80? How about the Pomodoro Technique? Finding a great workflow takes time and some trial and error, but once you find a strategy that works for you, you'll have a more productive and happier workday. Let's dive into the three I mentioned then [...]
Let’s Talk About Sex…ual Harassment in the Workplace
Yes, we’re going there. And the reason we’re going there is because of 2 things: A.) it’s still not talked about enough. B.) IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN (why? See A.) While the #MeToo movement has made the subject of sexual harassment and sexism in the workplace less taboo; it [...]
How COVID Has Impacted These 7 Industries
7 Industries from 7 News Sources; Let's See How Things Are Going If you follow our blog you know that we are in the energy industry, specifically electric and natural gas supply, where we broker deals for large C&I. When COVID hit Kristin and I had to readjust our [...]
New Field Precautions
I wanted to follow up my previous article “The Future of Direct Sales” with an article that outlines what our new “field life” is going to look like. With most states being in the yellow phase and working towards the green phase, it is still very important to continue [...]
Are You Using Your Industry to Your Advantage?
Keeping tabs on your industry can help you diversify from the competition and even help you decide monumental business moves like when its a good time to hire. Just as being ahead of the competition is important to maintaining a successful business, equally so is reaching your company goals. [...]
The Future of Direct Sales
COVID-19 has changed everything from the way we interact with each other to the implementation of various health procedures. The economy has taken a substantial hit and industries that were once deemed “recession” proof like the hospitality industry have seemed to be no match for a global pandemic. As [...]
We Stand With #BLM
8 minutes and 46 seconds. Enough is enough. Energetek Founders & the entire Etek team stand with the Black Community. We are long overdue as a Nation and as a world when it comes to ending racism, violence, and police brutality. Change starts within, then to our social circles, [...]
Quarantined With A Toddler
As quarantine is seeming to lighten up in the next few days, I found myself reflecting on these past few months and what I have learned. The main battle I have been fighting the past few months is the battle between working from home and keeping my 2-year-old daughter engaged [...]
Always Be Learning- My Chakra Journey
Last month I read Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, which dives into the what, how, and why of your seven chakras. As a firm believer that you should always be learning, I wanted to understand the practice of chakras to see if incorporating the meditations into my life [...]
The Impact of COVID-19 On Manufacturers
The impact of this pandemic has not only left an indelible mark on society but has also left no industry untouched. Artem Kroupenev, Vice President of Strategy at Augury made the observation in his article What Will Manufacturing’s New Norm Be After COVID-19? that “For the first time in [...]
Improve Your Morning in Just 20 Minutes
Taking just 20 minutes to yourself in the AM to slow down before your workday speeds up can help set a positive intention for the day. Get into a routine that relaxes you but still helps you to wake up. With a world full of social media scrolling and [...]
The Day I Took My Grandfather to an Interview
I had the best childhood in the sense of not only having loving and supportive parents but also grandparents. In fact, I am lucky enough to call my Mommom and Poppop two of my best friends. Whether it was cheering me on at my field hockey games, attending every [...]
Quotes of Famous Women
On International Women's Day, we posted a video of some truly inspiring women - these are some of their words to inspire, to feel, to learn from. "We all have to fight each and every day for equality, for a better life. It's very important for everyone to step [...]
News Alert: Oil Prices In The Negatives
When I got a news notification this afternoon, I’ll be honest, I was planning on not even reading it....but then I saw the title: “Oil Prices Plunge Into the Negatives.” Excuse me, what? I almost choked on my Cheez-It. But low and behold, much like Shakira’s hips, the headlines [...]