Here are ten types of sentence blunders to avoid if you want your reader to get what you mean and not have to stumble through what you write. 1. Run-On Sentences. You know the ones: they drag on and on, packing a paragraphs worth of details into a single sentence. Short sentences are easier to understand than long ones; they provide information in bits and pieces instead of a flood. In most business writing, aim for an average sentence length of...more
There are two, and only two, ways to make your business more profitable. You either need more money coming in or less money going out, period. Here's a simple business management tip; if financial growth is your objective, then the entire organization must be focused around one of these two attack plans.More Money In - Top Line GrowthHow do you get more money coming in the door? You sell and deliver more things. When you break it down further you...more
It seems more and more apparent that motivational speaking is the untapped resource for the promotion of businesses worldwide. Its a simple concept which is underestimated for the potential to exponentially enhance the productivity of any business, at any step.Motivational speaking reminds others why work is rewarding and exciting. It inspires people to remember why they chose their field of work in the first place, and what they can do within that field while honoring their passion. A gifted motivational speaker gives his audience the will to develop their Own Voice .Motivational Speaking does not operate on the principle of instruction. The speaker asks specific questions and uses personal references to appeal to the inner initiative of the audience. What else could be a more effective tool for expansive change and a desire for growth than harvesting the dreams, passions, and talents from within your current staff?Leadership training includes a variation of coaching in the realm of public speaking. People in positions of executive power need to be able to effectively communicate with many employees at one time. Leadership development takes time and patience, and leader should not...more
In a lagging economy it is good to know that online business may be able to respond more efficiently and effectively to the challenge.First, the bad news. Consumers are looking for ways to trim spending. Impulse buys are less common. Discretionary spending is subjected to a lot more thought. Consumers may be more driven by needs than wants. Many...more
For people in the food industry, restaurant supply trays form an important part of the business. These trays are used for carrying and serving food and beverages and also to hold drinks and plates. For these people, delicacy of the food is important but the way it is served also counts. Everything from food presentation to dining table decoration...more
A great many 'purchasing' activities are 'project' driven - therefore it would follow that the older one is, the greater the experience on a diverse range of projects. Functional projects such as business process re-engineering, information technology, financing of new product launches, franchising and licensing agreements, critical commercial negotiations, export development and sales improvement etc.,In an increasingly competitive business environment, mature 'Interim Managers' would be required for their length of experience for short-term needs arising from acquisitions or sudden take-overs; relocation and expansion or consolidation of facilities in the office or manufacturing environment; privatisation issues; start-up or close-down of a company, subsidiary or division; productivity, efficiency or profitability improvement needs. The list is endless. Many organisations managing 'change' find the best way to ensure success and of course avoid costly mistakes is to appoint a senior interim manager who has the necessary skills at hand to quickly establish what needs to be done; that well-trodden path of maturity and experience is required to ensure that these needs are...more
It can be tough to work out how to get the best deal for eye tests and glasses. Not only are there loads of opticians on the high street, but their websites are generally unhelpful about the actual prices you will have to pay. One of the most...more
Radios were the prime source of entertainment in older times. Before televisions became popular and almost changed the entire scenario of entertainment, the radio shows were powerful enough to act as a mass media to communicate to people. There were...more
In royal tradition table mats or place mats used to be an important part of dining experience. With time people have neglected the role of these mats in enhancing the look and feel of the dining environment. Thanks to the surge in people lifestyle...more
There is no doubt that almost all people have tasty tongues. But a few of them have something more than a tasty tongue. They take dining as a ritual and serving as an art. For such people with higher aesthetic sense, it is not only the food which...more
Every department has a role to play in driving profitability. To achieve sustainable growth, every department must do its part. To understand how to organize and set goals each department leader must understand what their team's primary role is, and...more
Times are changing and in our fast paced Internet savvy society, my advice is you change with the times. The latest example of this is sending faxes over the Internet rather than through the traditional method of a fax machine this is done through...more