"Do you have a minute?": how to (politely) handle interruptions.

“Hey, do you have a minute? I just have one quick question.” How many times a day do you hear those fateful words? One minute turns into 15, one question becomes several, and you end up losing big chunks of your day trying to refocus on your projects. In fact, it takes an average of […]

What a year: 2014 in review

As a company that prides itself on bringing human interaction back and personal connections back into business, it’s important our internal culture encourages those connections among our employees. As Ruby grows, our team is always looking for more ways to keep employees connected not only to each other, but the company’s mission, vision and goals. […]

Client Spotlight: The Party Goddess! Inc

Ruby clients pursue a wide variety of passions, and we enjoy learning more about their motivations for starting their own companies. Today, we are excited to share our interview with Marley Majcher, CEO of The Party Goddess! Inc, and Ruby client since January 2014. Tell us a little about what The Party Goddess offers. The […]

Join Ruby CEO & Founder at February’s EO Talks

Ever wondered about the reason behind our receptionists’ sunny demeanor when they answer your calls? Ruby founder and CEO, Jill Nelson, will share the secret behind what makes Ruby such a great place to work—and how a strong company culture positively impacts customers—at the February 12th EO Talks event here in Portland. The event will […]