So, 2010 is going to be a big year for you! You’ve decided it’s time to step up and into your own small home based business – but you want to make sure you get it right so you don’t suffer financially, right? It’s common knowledge that many small business start-ups fail quite quickly, and home based businesses are no exception. There are many reasons why home based businesses fail. Here are just two things that can...more
Knock, knock, knock. An anxious hand strikes the door of Chitoka Webb’s office, followed by the sharp chirp of a cordless phone fluttering from its base. The buzz of a vibrating cell phone rattles atop her chestnut-colored desk. A white cloud pops up on her computer, reminding her of a board meeting in an hour. Knock, knock, knock. Chirp. Buzz. Pop. It’s only 8:01 a.m. A confident smile draws across her face. “My day really...more
At senior levels of an organization, the ability to adapt, to make decisions quickly in situations of high uncertainty, and to steer through wrenching change is critical. But at a time when the need for superior talent is increasing, big U.S. companies are finding it difficult to attract and retain good people. Executives and experts point to a severe and worsening shortage of the people needed to run divisions and manage critical functions, let alone lead companies. Everyone knows organizations where key jobs go begging, business objectives languish, and compensation packages skyrocket. Elizabeth Chambers etal, McKinsey & Company, The War for TalentIn a recent interview, Dr. Jay Conger states, Business organizations are not designed to be great training grounds for leadership development. They are great training grounds for execution of an existing business model and, if [the business model is] right, all you need are managers. The problem is that every few years that business model comes under attack and, when it does, you need leaders. Now the problem is that you havent been developing them, so you get blown out of the water.Why Chief Executives Fail, May 2003, Management...more
Having a dream of starting up your own business? what steps have you already done to make them come true? DO you have some brilliant ideas and made enough savings to bring the business ideas to life? Or are you pulled by insufficient funds to start up a business?If that is your situation, don't feel helpless. Having limited funds it is possible to...more
For a long time now most of the world’s population was thought one way street to success. The one way street was go to college get good grades, get a good paying job and you will be financially successful. Does that still hold true today? By the way I’m not against former education. We need doctors, lawyers, engineers, and...more
If you want your business to stay on its track for over a long period of time, then a promotion is the answer. There are a lot of ways to have your promotions. There are television advertisements or you can just organize an event for your first promotions. However, these forms of advertisement can eat up your company budget, as these only last for a short period of time. But a good marketing strategy like giving promotional gifts will make your company last long in the industry.Promotional gifts are some of the many good options of a company to promote their products or services. These are items or products that in one way or another direct the interests of the customers to a companys slogan, message, or logo. Some of the most common items that companies use for promotions include pens, umbrellas, notepads, computer accessories, and many more. Oftentimes, these are inscribed or imprinted with the company name or logo.Benefits of Using Promotional GiftsPromotional gifts are those items that are given away and are most often free. There are lot of benefits that are in store for your company if you opt for promotional gifts and items. One of the major customer care benefits that...more
He simply cannot shake off the images of the burqa-clad Afghan women walking quietly down the dusty streets of Kabul. Women who, for the last several years, have been subjected to all manner of abuses from rape to forced marriage. They have been...more
Security is a key concern for many home and business owners: in order to feel fully safe and protected it is vital to invest in efficient security systems. There are companies out there who specialise in site security Milton Keynes, and can respond...more
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...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...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,...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...more