Most people don't think it makes a difference which long distance provider they choose anymore. But, fact of the matter is, if you are still using one of the big three, you could save up to 60% on your monthly phone bill.If you know what you are spending, you have already made the first step toward saving. The long distance rate is only part of the whole picture when it comes to choosing a long distance company. The fees from one company to the...more
Implementing an ISO 9001 system represents a major effort. However, all of that effort can represent a significant shift for a business - from quantity to quality. And this could make sure your business gets the desired results.Shift Focus to PerformanceDeveloping, implementing and maintaining your ISO 9001 program can be crucial to the core issues of a business. The focus is designed to help: Satisfy customer requirements for compliance...more
"Ha!" you say. "For someone to make a statement like that, they obviously haven't worked in the real world and certainly have never had to run a company." Well, let me assure you. In my past I've not only run companies, but spent many years in one of the most notorious industries for turnover - the restaurant industry.Don't get me wrong, I understand and appreciate the challenges that turnover creates. Turnover causes a drop in productivity, lower profits, inconsistent quality, and certainly creates work overload. In addition, turnover results in a lack of motivation, a lack of enthusiasm, apathy, and a lack of teamwork. But here's the questionÂ…Are the challenges I just raised problems or symptoms? In the context of our discussion of turnover, most people would agree that they're all symptoms of our turnover challenge. Turnover caused each of these shortfalls, which leads us to the core question:Is turnover a problem or a symptom?Turnover is a symptom.But what is turnover a symptom of? You may argue that turnover is a symptom of a weak workforce - unmotivated people, apathetic, too small of a labor pool, etc. I believe, however, that turnover is caused by other factors. ...more
Product Review - IntroductionProduct Review - What I likedProduct Review - What I didn't likeProduct Review - Best Features SummaryTable of Contents - Seven Sections - 29 Tax TipsFinal Comments and Pricing (under $40)Suggested Books & Reference URLsPreview the 'Tax Reduction Toolkit' at:...more
Presently council tenants are able to purchase their rented property after 2 years of tenancy. However, this is about to change. As of the 18th January 2005, the new Housing Bill becomes law and the current 2 years will change to a period of 5 years. This means, that once the proposals come into force, any new council tenant will have to wait 5...more
Today's society has created an environment that requires business owners to be armed with numerous tools. Many employers currently spend little time verifying the accuracy of employment applications and the cost of not doing normal due diligence can be staggering. Consider: An HVAC company recently paid $750,000 to a customer who was raped by a service technician. His employment application indicated no criminal convictions and the employer did not perform a complete background check. An employee who had previously been convicted of passing bad checks forged signatures contracts. The court judged his employer negligent and awarded $175,000. After driving for a telephone company for only a week, an employee was involved in a traffic accident. The jury learned that the company never saw the employee's driver's record which had five tickets within 18 months. They awarded the injured party $550,000. Companies often don't adequately screen their new applicants. They should. Crooks and cons can cost your company a fortune. Even if it were as simple as making an informed choice between a great service technician and one with an untrue work history, wouldn't a small investment be worth it....more
For three years in Internet Marketing, I've tried to find what the secret was to having a successful online business. During the first 9 months it was pure money-loss. I've lost count the number of downline clubs, retire early opportunities and other...more
In her third Harry Potter novel, 'The Prisoner of Azkaban', J.K. Rowling introduces a silent mysterious clan of spiny, cloaked creatures capable of siphoning off happiness and all good thoughts from anyone in their presence. Extended exposure to...more
Lack of Operations Manuals stunting your growth?CONTENTS:1. Do you lack functional Operations Manuals?2. Use a SYSTEM to write your Operations Manuals!3. Yes, but my people just don't/won't write stuff down!4. But people WILL write stuff down - if...more
CONTENTS:1. Are you losing momentum while others plan ahead?2. Is your brainstorming getting the action you want?3. Are you starting your new employees the right way?4. Are you maintaining your documentation correctly?5. Call to Action.1. Are you...more
Do you hate the thought of buying a new car because of the struggle you have to go through negotiating with the dealership? Relax. Negotiating to buy a new car is easy. Sure their sales people receive negotiation training, but you have the upper...more
What is a credit card? A credit card is a card that allows you to borrow money to pay for things. There will be a limit to how much you can spend called your credit limit. At the end of each month you can either pay off the whole of the amount you...more