What's Crackin
I’ve spent April celebrating National Pecan Month, as everyone should, and marveling that 2019 marks my family’s 50th season in the pecan industry. Fifty years! What a milestone. I’ve found myself doing a bit of reflection on where it all started and lessons I’ve learned over the years. You may know where it all began. […]
Delight employees and business partners alike with our custom Cane River Pecan gift tins. Packed with delicious pecans, our tailored tins are perfect for sending tokens of gratitude and keeping your brand top of mind. You can choose between a variety of sweet & salty flavors or all-naturals, including our hearty Mammoth Desirables and the […]
The corporate world can be an intense, competitive space. It’s a complex business-scape of colleagues and contractors, clients and customers, vendors, bosses and employees. Often policies, promotions and profits rule, leaving corporate environments feeling synthetic, dehumanized and lonely. In truth, our own success usually depends upon our ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with […]
Every day, work pressures force us to move faster, work harder and churn out better products. To meet the challenge, we begin pushing ourselves harder, demand more of our associates and coworkers, and more from those we value most—our families. But what if we chose to take a breath and shift to a more positive […]
Is there anything more awkward than a networking event? You’re in a room full of strangers, being talked at as opposed to being talked to, while collecting business cards quicker than a ticket-taker at a theater on opening night. However, as uncomfortable as it may be — networking is a delicate yet vital business skill. […]
Everyone wants to feel valued and know that their contributions are important. Knowing how to give workers that recognition in a way that’s meaningful to them is key to keeping them engaged and happy at your organization. But how can you be sure to get it right? Here are a few of our favorite tips […]
Business is built on relationships, but keeping those relationships warm and engaging over time can be a challenge. Like any relationship, they take work to stay strong, and thoughtful notes and gifts can help — as long as you do it right. “Part of the reason for giving a gift occasionally is not just to […]
In the business world, it’s an old saw that raises eyebrows. But here, we say taking a timeout is occasion to raise a glass. As Chief Nut Officer for Cane River Pecan Company, I’ve clocked some of the most consequential hours of my business’s history in solitude. Specifically, aboard my sailboat, the Gone Pecan, out […]
No matter their industry, income or generational outlook, business leaders across the world have one thing in common—they’re human. Isn’t it odd that we’re more tethered than ever to our communication devices, yet the company we keep can still feel… disconnected? We’ve all seen it with families at restaurants and in the hands of, shall […]
In the age of social media, online advertising campaigns and relentless notifications, small-business owners can often overlook the real-world connections that play an integral role in the long-term success of their company. While they don’t offer the instant gratification of a social media reaction, real-world connections over the long run can help your company in […]
Keeping your business ahead of the curve means developing strong relationships — and lots of them. From clients and customers to business partners, vendors, employees and more, your list of vital players is ever growing and increasingly harder to handle. With professional gifting tips and industry insights, Cane River Pecan Company is here to help.
