IntroductionLet me start by "nailing my colours to the mast". I believe that effective teamwork is important in all business. In small-medium business it's essential by any standard. The fewer the number of people you have working for you, the more essential and valuable it is that they work together: teamwork. Here's how to develop your workgroups.1. It's About Team Effectiveness Not FriendshipI've worked in team development for years. My first...more
The meeting is set, and there's a lot at stake. You're going to get one chance to effectively communicate the value of your project to the decision-maker. Take advantage of your opportunity by following these tips:1. Accept the waterIf you're asked at the beginning of the meeting, "Can I get you a glass of water?" say, "Yes. Thank you." You should always accept hospitalityit warms up the room and gets things off to a good start.2. Don't...more
Your resume must capture the reader's attention within the first 15 seconds or risk being lost in the reject pile. One key success factor for your resume is its readability, that is, how easily and quickly the reader can absorb your information without loosing interest. To help you gain maximum attention, here are ten tips to keep eyes focused on your resume.1.Avoid small font. Nothing in your resume should be smaller than 11 point. If your reader has to squint, he'll end up skimming over the important parts of your resume.2.Keep your font simple. They may not be the snazziest, but the two easiest-to-read fonts are Arial and Times New Roman. Anything in your resume that causes eye strain de-motivates the reader to keep reading.3.Don't write large blocks of text. A resume reader's attention span just isn't up to more than three consecutive lines of text. Beyond four lines and your block of text gets ignored completely.4.Use white space to separate bullet points. The purpose of bullet points is to visually separate text so that your information stands out in easy-to-digest bits. Without white space your list of bullet points takes on the look of an extended block of...more
1. First things first. Create a budget.You can make better decisions if you know where your money is going. This would help you save money quite easily. At the beginning of every month, draw up a budget taking all your expenses into account. Take charge of your finances by determining your expenses and deciding where your income should go. After...more
"Starting a business is like building a ship and embarking on a voyage, armed with a plan, a map and a team. You will have to sail against storms, unpredictable weather and uncertainty. If your ship sinks, it's either you quit or you swim back to shore, build a new ship and sail again. " - Ajaero Tony MartinsThis article title might...more
In today's marketplace, a small business almost certainly needs a presence on the World Wide Web. I say almost certainly because there are business verticals that may or may not benefit from a website – say a local coffee shop or a Mom and Pop café. Anyone else had better own a place on the web, because you can bet your competition will! What follows are ten points to consider before you, as a small business person, should make the leap to www.yourbusiness.com: 1. Understand what you want to accomplish with your website. This should be a business decision. Having a website for the sake of having a website is just not good business. Like any other business investment, you should have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish, what your budget will be, and what you can expect the return on investment to be. Do you want a static site that provides information on your goods or services? Do you want an e-commerce site, a virtual marketplace from which to sell your goods or services? Do you want to enhance customer input, or provide customer service, or answer frequently asked questions? Maybe you simply want to show potential customers how you...more
10 Steps to Starting a Business By: Carol Ann Quibell About the Author Carol Ann Quibell is a Virtual Business Manager, freelance writer and ardent traveler and owner of Lorac Virtual Solutions. Visit her at...more
10 Steps for a Smooth Office or Business Move By: Mark Snyir About the Author Mark Snyir is a veteran mover with decades of experience. He understands the importance of planning and paying attention to the little details in...more
Every year thousands of men and women across America sign on with direct selling firm-Tupperware, Amway, or a cosmetic company-hoping to make money enough for new draperies, a new davenport, or some new clothes. They sell a little merchandise to a...more
1.Find a hot niche market"Research what your market wants before you create any products. oUse Google keywords and other online research tools e.g. YahoooListen to your market "" read newsletters, join forums, etc.oTune in to the latest buzz "" what...more
Do you want to start trading ethically but don't know where to begin. This article gives you 10 easy steps to help you on your way.1. Create an ethical trading policy. Within any corporate structure this is no simple matter especially in very large...more
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