H. Sam Hyams, a Toronto businessman and Orthodox Jew, is on his way to becoming a major player in the world oil markets with his company Strat Petroleum, Ltd. A well respected businessman in Canada, Hyams has a strong network of contacts in the U.S. and especially Russia.His company is investing in the development of oil fields in Russia through direct investment or the establishment of joint ventures. They are also leveraging relationships with...more
Have you noticed how you feel when you're around positive people? You feel uplifted, refreshed and energised. You learn that life is what you make it and that you make your own 'luck'. Consequently the opposite is true when you're unfortunate to be with negative people. They drain your energy, are usually unhappy and seem to attract sickness and misfortune in their lives.Gail's StoryGail is a friend of mine and she was relating to me for the...more
This is it. The end of another year. For some of you the next few days will either be frantic or quiet, depending on the business you are in.I hope those of you who are quiet are spending your time wisely planning what you want to achieve for 2005.For the rest of you no doubt, January will be the time when future plans will be made.Regardless of when you do it, you need to plan where you want to be personally and professionally this time next year. If there is no planning or goalsetting, you will continue to meander along and take what life dishes out to you. You'll be reactive, not proactive.When you know where you are going, you can work out the steps to get there.Do a Personal StocktakeWrite down the answers to these questions:What have I achieved this year? What do I want to achieve by the end of 2005? What skills, courses, people do I need to help me reach my goals for next year? List the specific ACTIONS you need to take. Plan in your diary when you will carry them out. This last step is very important. You can have all the great intentions in the world yet if you don't commit specifically when you are going to act, your goals may end up being wishful thinking and never...more
"I couldn't wait for success... so I went ahead without it." -- Jonathan Winters More Org Chart boxes than people? In previous issues of Profitable Venture Tactics (PVT), I have discussed how to develop your Strategic Objective, Organizational Strategy, and Org Charts. For best results you must develop these in order, before you develop your...more
As a business consultant I get the opportunity meet hundreds of professionals in every imaginable business each year. And time and experience have taught me one thing - there are a few 'Must Haves' for any modern business. My clients hire me to ensure their business does well so the first thing I do is provide them with a list of 'must haves'. Here...more
Hiring the first personal business assistant is an exciting time for new business owners. It means that the business is doing well enough that the business owner can no longer keep up effectively with the demands of the new business. Sales are exploding, and time becomes of the utmost importance. Scheduling of business chores and personal chores can become very demanding and complex. This is the time new business owners often find themselves considering a personal business assistant.A personal business assistant differs from a clerical worker or secretary, as the duties are more diverse for a personal assistant. A personal assistant will do whatever is needed to make the business run smoothly and will do whatever is necessary to make the business owner's life run smoothly also. Although a personal assistant usually also performs clerical and secretarial duties, a personal assistant is more a "jack of all trades" than any other type of employee and the duties may include personal chores done on behalf of the employer.The choice of a personal assistant therefore should be given the utmost of consideration. Here is a list of possible qualities to look for when choosing a personal...more
How would you like to be debt free in only a few years, including zero mortgage debts?! Sounds too good to be true? Well check out this easy debt elimination plan from www.nodebtever.com - the plan the Banks DON'T want you to know about! First off,...more
Upper Saddle River, N.J. - January 10, 2005 - With the start of the year, a flurry of articles have appeared, talking about what we can expect in the way of business trends during 2005. One of the most alarming issues is the intention of many...more
Upper Saddle River, N.J. - March 8, 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. released the results of a study they recently conducted of 642 companies covering the usage of Long-Term Incentives (LTI). Since 2001, the US business sector has been shaken by...more
Upper Saddle River, N.J. - May 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2003-2004 College Graduate Salary Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain compensation data and information on recruiting and hiring trends...more
Upper Saddle River, N.J. - September 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2004 Turnover Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain turnover statistics and trends. Data was compiled from survey questions that were...more
Upper Saddle River, N.J. - December 2004 - Compensation Resources, Inc. has released the results of its 2004 Year-End Compensation Survey. The purpose of this study was to obtain compensation data used for trending and planning purposes at companies...more