A bank across the street from the post office? What could go wrong? ACS Origins Part 11 discussed how not to choose a business bank.
Take (and enjoy) the Scenic Route - ACS Origins, Part 10
#LoveWhatYouDo - Our “Why” - ACS Origins, Part 9
When Highlighters are Chopsticks - ACS Origins, Part 8
Even Introverts have to do Business Development - ACS Origins, Part 7
Networking (or not) - ACS Origins, Part 6
Growing a Business in the World of Introverts - ACS Origins, Part 5
Do we still have a company? ACS Origins, Part 4
“After six months of hard work, we sat in that same Starbucks and took stock of where we were and asked ourselves, ‘Do we still have a company?’ We decided yes, let’s keep going.” -Erin. In Part 4 of our ACS Origin Story Series, learn more about how a simple question turned into 8+ years of perseverance, commitment, and growth.
Powered by Milkshakes, Burgers, and Fries - ACS Origins, Part 3
“That level of big thinking required serious fuel—so we met for milkshakes, burgers, and fries. There, on the back of a napkin, we sketched out our 5-year plan. It spoke to technologies and customers and vehicles. But more importantly it codified our commitment to operate differently—keeping values and culture at the center of all we were planning.” -Mandy. ACS Origins, Part 4 explains how the first ACS strategic plan was crafted at a Cheeburger Cheeburger.
Matchmaking and Partnership - ACS Origins, Part 2
“Erin is the balloon. If you’ve ever seen her mind at work when she’s ‘entrepreneur-ing,’ you know what I’m talking about. But every balloon needs a tether – the person to keep the ideas grounded and achievable. The ‘where the rubber meets the road person’. That’s me.” – Mandy. Part 2 of the ACS Origin Story talks about the matchmaking behind how this “balloon and tether” ultimately came together.