CMOR Solutions
You call cell phones? Yes, and if you are conducting telephone surveys, here are some things to consider
When cell phones were first gaining popularity, several research studies were conducted comparing the population with landlines to the population using only cell phones and found that respondents answered questions similarly and therefore concluded that not including cell phones in a sampling frame was acceptable because, at the time, there was no evidence that there were differences in the populations. Times have changed...
5 Lessons Learned in 5 Years as an Entrepreneur
For me, being an entrepreneur all started in a supply closet. Weird, I know, but true. I was organizing a supply closet as part of my new corporate job when my former colleague and close friend Michelle called me and asked me if I would be interested in starting a new company with her. After a great deal of laughter (at Michelle) and answering concerns (from my family), Michelle and I both quit our stable jobs and started CMOR. And what a ride it has been.
5 Grant Writing Tips that will get you funded!
Grant writing is not an easy task, yet it is vital to many organizations. As there are more organizations competing for fewer available dollars, you must find a way to stand out (in a good way). In order to be successful, you need the time and patience to do it correctly. Here are a few tips on how to stand out in the crowd and get funded the first time around.
Need to do more with less? How Research can steer you in the right direction
The last few months Ohio has waited with uncertainty for the new state budget to come out. Many of our clients saw significant cuts in state and local funding. Organizations everywhere are being asked to do more with fewer resources. So why is now the time to spend resources on research? With budgets being smaller than ever it is more important than ever to make sure that you are spending your money in the right areas.
Here are 5 ways that research can be used to maximize your resources:
5 Questions to Ask Yourself when Writing a Survey
Writing a survey can be a tedious assignment. It is not as easy as just throwing some questions down on a piece of paper. Only through careful writing, editing, and rewriting can you make a good questionnaire.
To write a survey that is effective and that gets you data that you need to make key decisions, there are several questions that you need to ask yourself before you get started.
5 Don'ts For Writing Survey Questions
Surveys are used for many reasons - to measure employee or customer satisfaction, to gauge public awareness of an agency or service, or evaluate the effectiveness of a program, training or class. Administering a survey can be a tremendous benefit to any organization. Knowing what you do well and how/where you can improve can make a measurable difference.
One of the dangers when putting together a survey is not asking the right questions the right way which can result in data that cannot be used, or, even worse, can lead you in the wrong direction.
Press Releases
American Red Cross, United Way, and local food banks among top non-profits according to 2011 Community Pulse Report (Cuyahoga County)
American Red Cross, United Way, and Haven of Rest among top non-profits according to 2011 Community Pulse Report (Stark County)
Beacon Journal continues to dominate market according to a recent poll
Concern about jobs and employment not fading according to a recent poll
Newspapers continue to be a main source of local information in Summit County according to a recent poll
Concern about employment opportunities continues to be the top issue facing the Summit County according to a recent poll
Call Center Corner
2011 Best of the Best
In December, CMOR held our annual call center holiday party. We used this opportunity to recognize our Best of the Best team members.