"Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides." — EuripidesIn this article, I'd like to discuss joint ventures and strategic alliances, two commonly used business partnership structures. First a reminder of how I'm defining the two:Strategic Alliance – a formalized relationship between two parties to pursue a specific endeavor or set of objectives while remaining separate entities.Joint Venture – a...more
The days of piecemeal website development are over. These are the days where people are looking into website financing to get the most for their money. Instead of going from one provider to the next trying to get all of your services together it is now more efficient to find an all-in-one provider. Your website is the doorway to your business and you want the best. Once everything is up and running and your website is fluid and easy...more
Firstly – where do I go and how do I get there?By far the best place to start is with the Canton Fair in Guangzhou - www.cantonfair.org.cn which runs in April and October. The best way to get there is by flying into Hong Kong either direct or indirect (a short stop over in Dubai is usually cheapest) an economy ticket should set you back around £395. Once in Hong Kong there are a variety of ways of making it up to Guangzhou but I find that the easiest and cheapest way is by train, all trains run from Hung Hom station in Kowloon and arrive at Guangzhou East station in Guangzhou, tickets are around $190HK one way.What paper work do I need?You will first and foremost need a Chinese Visa which you obtain through a Chinese embassy here in the UK -http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/lsyw/chivisa/. You will need a Letter of invitation from a company or institution in China or Visa Notification Form issued by an authorized unit in China (Visa notification refers to the form of visa notification issued by the Chinese government departments, companies and social organizations authorized by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. For detailed information, you can consult the foreign...more
Blogging is one of the many ways to make money online. As long as you have a creative mind and spare time on your hands, you can make some extra money supplement your usual income. It's not as hard as it seems, although you'll have to avoid believing the exaggerted claims that many unscrupulous websites tend to pitch. Just believe in...more
Management skills is one of the most important factors that is scrutinized while hiring new managers. Here is a write-up to know about the management skills for new managers. Training for this is often provided to groom new budding leaders that help them understand all the roles, duties and responsibilities of being a manager. Nourish...more
It sounded so good back in graduate school when Karen took a class in diversity management. The professor had kept everyone's attention as he lectured on this new business practice.Now her boss of two years, at the regional bank, is suggesting Karen may be asked to oversee a transition team to move the bank from affirmative action and valuing differences to a focus on managing diversity.He tells her that bank board members, the CEO and several key executives are seriously concerned about this project, after two key new-hires recently left their positions. It was expensive to recruit them and there had been high hopes these two college superstars would easily move through the bank's executive training program."So, do you know why Miss Morales and Mr. Diego left?" Karen asks."Well, I did hear they were speaking Spanish together at lunch and someone came up and complained that they didn't care about their co-workers if they didn't speak English at work," her boss says."Oh, brother," Karen says, shaking her head. "Why didn't that person ask for Spanish lessons − and take advantage of their ability to speak several languages?"Yes, I do believe it is time for some change...more
Financial or monetary discrepancies at best can create hassles, which then can be resolved by taking proper evasive actions. Well, in the absence of funds, you have the option of external monetary assistance. However, securing the funds...more
Broker Opinion Of Value ExampleNot all brokers are created equal - there are some experts who represent their field with professionalism and many others who are less than competent. It is important to get to know your broker and his/her...more
Paradoxically, developing a business plan is among the most important steps toward creating your business and establishing its credibility, yet many entrepreneurs seem to ignore researching how to develop one. This affects their...more
The diversity discovered between many enterprises has a repercussion on the common public at large and the result's business variation. Standard merchants of a bygone age have been changed with general stores of a super-sized selection....more
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Have Courts become Businesses? A few questions first. Do you wonder where the jury went? Do you wonder where your rights went? Have you ever thought about how much money is taken in on a daily basis through the courts? Have you ever...more