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Process inefficiencies can cost companies 30% of their annual revenue and waste 26% of an employee’s workday, meaning an efficient workflow is vital to your organization’s success. In this guide, we’ll uncover the operational inefficiencies slowing you down and provide actionable solutions you can implement to see noticeable performance improvements. Paper-based processes You can, and […]

As our world is increasingly driven by technology, the importance of human interaction can sometimes seem overshadowed by screens, algorithms, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Automation and technology can easily swing the pendulum too far into business practices that hinder genuine interaction and human engagement.  At Impact Upgrade, we believe there’s a Goldilocks principle […]

Have you ever thought about how the toothbrush has evolved over time? The modern toothbrush, as we know it, was patented in the US in 1938. Since then, there have been several improvements, such as synthetic bristles, plastic handles, and in 1960 the electric toothbrush was introduced in the US.. Recently, I got a Philips […]

What is Accessibility Accessibility is the design of products and services so that they’re usable by people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design and practice of accessible development ensures both ‘direct access’ (i.e. unassisted) and ‘indirect access’ – compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (i.e. screen readers). While accessibility primarily focuses on people with disabilities, it can […]

If you were asked “What is the most important thing you need to prioritize, today?”, would you feel immediately prepared to answer? How about “This week?”, “This month?”, “This year?”, or “Over the next 3-5 years?” What about bigger-picture questions? What are our fundraising forecasts and potential strategies? How do our programs truly affect recipients […]