Author: John Potter PhDIt doesn't matter whether you run a small business or a major international corporation. We now know the key characteristics of what an excellent business should look like.Over the past three decades there have been many business gurus who have each had their own list of what a business should concentrate upon. If you distill these lists it becomes very clear that you need to pay attention to two key areas: business issues...more
No matter what industry you are in, the success of your business relies deeply on your communication tools. If you have not done so already, the time to invest in a video conferencing and collaboration solution is now!10 Ways Your Business Will Succeed with Video Conferencing By: Dan Richmond About the Author About MegaMeeting.com MegaMeeting.com is a leading provider of 100% browser-based Video & Web Conferencing...more
Think fast. Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to think fast and come up with a quick solution to a problem? Did you lose out on a potential business opportunity, due to the fact that you couldnt get a team together quick enough to hash out a solution? In business, this happens quite often. The success of your business greatly depends on your decision making skills and the time it takes to execute your solutions. This is where web-based video conferencing comes into play. Having a form of business communication that will allow you to meet with your team at the drop of a hat is well worth the investment, especially in todays globalized economy. If you or your business is thinking about implementing a more effective way of communication, but you are still unsure whether or not you should make the low initial investment, read on. Besides being extremely cost efficient and saving businesses of all sizes on travel related expenses, web-based video conferencing also offers the following benefits:Instant access to clients Your company brand greatly relies on the quality of customer service provided to clients. Face-to-face conversations will personalize the...more
Though it may sound a little bit "cloak and dagger," corporate spying is a huge, billion dollar problem that presents a certain amount of danger for almost any size business. There are many ways to keep your strategic and competitive information secure, but no option is better than on site document shredding. You may be asking yourself what...more
Interested in using postcrard marketing but dont have an idea where to start? Here are a few ideas thatll help you get those creative juices going. Grand Opening/Open Houses:Grand Opening postcards or open house postcards are a great way to drive traffic to your local business. If your customers happen to be any resident in your local...more
Again the Fed raised interest rates. And if you haven't felt the noose tightening yet, you certaininly will now. With rates continuing their gentle climb and the refinance market now nothing but tumbleweeds, you MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS NOW if you want to survive in this industry.Here are 10 immediate action steps you can take now. And, I emphasize the word "ACTION":1. Give yourself an instant raise. Find a mortgage company that pays a small salary plus commission, or one that has a very high commission structure like many net branch companies do. Again, my recommendations are: Allied Mortgage, Carteret Mortgage, and 1st Metropolitan. They were my top three picks from my past article on mortgage net branching. They pay upwards of 70% or more and even if you only do a few loans a month, you can still make out pretty well. Ask yourself, how much you are earning now?2. Stop loan fallout. Review all of your current loan procedures and notice at what stage the majority of loans are killed at. Is it during the sales pre-qual phase? Is it during processing? Is it at the closing table? Wherever your loans fallout is where you should focus and scrutinize your efforts. (If you...more
An ideal lawyer won't just have a string of impressive credentials or gold lettering on his door. He or she'll be caring, concerned, and devoted to their work. You ought to think carefully before laying your trust in a lawyer when all said and done...more
Have you ever tried to launch a performance improvement plan, but didnt have enough support from executive management? Chances are the initiative lacked focus, direction, and ultimately was unsuccessful. This is because executive management plays...more
Conscious Business or Capitalism is about balancing the 3 "Ps" - people (your team, investors, vendors and customers), profit, and the planet, whether your focus is evolutionary, economic or environmental.The Conscious Capitalism Institute (CCI) has...more
1. Close the door on ill-fitting clothes and get help to reduce debtDont buy clothes which you hope will fit you when you lose weight, but in reality will stay hanging in the wardrobe for years. You can get help to reduce debt from debt solutions...more
Many startup 'from-home' businesses utilize Microsoft Excel to keep track of their expenses and invoices, but that's just barely scratching the surface of what the powerful spreadsheet can do for you. If you're looking into running a janitorial...more
When you run a business from home, you need all of the tools at your disposal to make keeping track of the details easier -- but some tools, like Microsoft Excel, can take a startling array of forms. A collections business can utilize Microsoft...more