Now that Africa is becoming one of the world's best business venue, competition might get tougher. All types of businesses will need a more intense and effective business modeling to keep up with the heat of the battle. Doing business in Sub-Saharan Africa will become harder to bear because of the rise of more foreign investments.Competition in Africa's business sector is expected to become tighter. This is all because of the growing number of...more
Technology, The Future and YouCompetition is getting steeper and steeper these days. There are lots of new things coming our way most of the time. It takes hard work, little homework and some more focused goals to deal with it. Being in a business means keeping at pace with the challenges it posted and doing something for it. Just like in marketing or advertising your business. Online marketing is getting a big leap these days. If you are not...more
Businesses wanting to modernize outdated appearance with new retail signage no longer have to face weeks of construction and lost revenue. Modern construction and design techniques allow major design upgrades to happen with little to no negative impact on operations.The Old Method of Retail Signage ManufactureCompanies used to have to face a dilemma when their decor became outdated. If they didn't renew their image, they could lose business as customers went to competitors with more vibrant and modern looks. On the other hand, major retail signage upgrades were logistical nightmares that could mean weeks of construction operations interfering with customer traffic.Businesses had to work with multiple contractors to get the work done. Scheduling conflicts, misunderstood instructions or supply problems could turn even a simple project into a disaster. The building's exterior might be torn up for weeks as construction drags on or delays threaten project completion. Even if the company can continue to do business during the upgrade, some customers won't want to fight their way through the construction.Clients Demand a Better WayIn the increasingly competitive climate of today's...more
It's been a while since I've seen a movie about ninjas, as in real ninja moves with a serious story. Like Kill Bill, only it is about samurai. Last month thought, I always see this billboard that is a movie entitled "Ninja Assassins". In the poster, there is this guy who you can only see the lower part of his face with blood. And he has this weapon...more
Business brokers are often asked by buyers to draft an 'offer' on a particular business for sale they might be interested in. Offers can take several different formats though. The most common offer to buy a small business for sale is a conditional purchase offer. This agreement stipulates the common deal points like price, terms and other...more
Many of the top magazines and newspapers hire inexperienced writers to write about business topics, and although it is understandable that these publications hire young people, some of the information and advice out there is plain wrong. In many cases, these dont match what truly experienced and successful business people have gone through, and the problem may reside in the process.Secondhand information gets misunderstood, oversimplified, and it is vague; it is cleaned up, edited, and adorned. In many cases, the people being interviewed are to blame; they are experts who want to make their teams stand out. Good business writers identify an interesting and good idea, and know how to present it in a clear and persuasive way, period. This being said, we have to say that there are many misunderstandings out there about what leadership is, and if you pay attention to them, you can harm your business in a serious way.Here are two common ideas of what leadership is, that are definitely wrong any true leader will tell you so:1.Leadership is about being soft You read it all the time; that a good leader should listen to his employees, share his feelings with them, and be open to their...more
Author: Bennie GayWe have a big problem; all of our competition is selling their products for less than we are. This is causing us not to have any sales. We got ourselves into quite a bad situation; was there anything we could have done...more
The steps you take when you start up a small business are essential to your long term success. Skip some of these steps and you will feel it later. If you take due diligence and start your small business properly then you will experience the success...more
As Orland Park continues on the path of progress, the residents here seem to have more and more requirements for extra space to conveniently store away all their belongings. As large mansions give way to modern apartments with limited living spaces,...more
I've seen a lot of police action movies, and there are others that I find kind of boring. It's not because of the action scenes because one good movie I can tell you is "S.W.A.T". I like the scenes because they are more on strategy and not just shoot...more
Income tax provisions and Schedule M-1(1) of Form 1120 (Corporation Income Tax Return) bridge the financial accounting world and the Internal Revenue Code. The benefit of understanding an income tax provision and an M-1 is that a preparer can bridge...more
TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT THEIR job, internal auditors must be able to write, speak, and listen effectively. Of these three skills, effective listening may be the most crucial because auditors are required to do it so often. Unfortunately, listening also...more