If you own a small business or are planning on starting a small business, then the teachings of The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson are very relevant for youMany people in the world get the entrepreneurial seizure at least once in their lives. They want to work for themselves, to enjoy the freedom. They have some money that they can invest. Everyone that they speak to is outwardly supportive. How can they fail to succeed. After all, it is their...more
No matter what business you are in or own, selling will always be at the core of growing your business.How many times have you said out of frustration, "I need to improve my selling skills", or, "My sales team aren't hitting their targets and we're missing opportunities?" Well, the fact is you're not alone.How many times have you said out of frustration, "I need to improve my selling skills", or, "My sales team aren't hitting...more
(January 2010)The "Ins and Outs" of Polyethylene Pallet Covers.(A how-to guide for your company's purchasing department.)Written by Anton W. Kriz II (Expert Author and Kipling Enterprises, Inc. VP of Sales)"Joe! I need you to order 2,000 poly cover-bags for our shipment on the 15th!" the operations manager yells at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. Being the purchasing agent for his company, it is inferred that Joe knows what a "poly cover-bag" is or what will be the best type, thickness, color or size to protect his product. If you know nothing about the polyethylene packaging industry, are looking for a specific answer like "how to measure" or are simply keeping up on recent market trends, this is the article for you. Pallet Covers are used to protect your company's product during transportation and storage. These days, pallet covers also serve as an effective means of advertisement as well as oversized trash bags. This article will teach you everything your manufacturer knows regarding this product. Therefore, it guarantees you will be a more effective buyer!Pallet Covers and Bin Liners are often listed on subsequent pages in packaging supply catalogs. This is done...more
There are numerous online job opportunities waiting for freelance writers. More and more online marketers are in need of people to write articles for their website that will help them boost their site's popularity.The Role of a Freelance WriterIt is a fact that a quality article adds content to a site. It attracts more and more readers to...more
Benevolent marketing is a recent trend of business that incorporates a charitable donation in the business process. There are a number of variations to the benevolent business model that range from a fixed donation amount to products geared toward fund raising campaigns directly for the organization. One benefit that is a consistent result of...more
Motivation often comes down to individuals and circumstances and what works today may not work tomorrow, which is why it can feel difficult and time-consuming. But work done willingly is always better than work done unwillingly and your people's commitment to their work is worth its weight in gold (even at today's prices!) so let's 'think positive' and take a look at motivation.There is a huge amount of research and theory on what motivates people in the workplace (e.g. McGregor's X and Y or Reiss's 16 basic desires), how personality types can influence an individual's motivation (e.g. the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and there are models to help us examine how self-awareness influences motivation (e.g. the Johari Window), but a starting point would be Maslow's hierarchy of needs.Abraham Maslow's psychological research led him to identify a pyramid or hierarchy of personal needs common to all of us: 1. self-actualisation - achievement of full personal potential 2. self-esteem - independence, recognition, respect 3. social - sense of belonging, friendship, love 4. safety & security - protection, shelter 5. physiological - food &...more
Thinking of an effective but affordable way to market your business? Postcard marketing is the answer. Despite of the fact that printing and postage fees are continually rising, marketing with postcards is still cost-effective.Entrepreneurs who are...more
There are literally tons of paper work and documents involved in business, or even private homes, today. We need to keep our important records for various lengths of time so must store them somewhere. There are companies who are in the business of...more
State explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd., or ONGC, and its partners said they would invest around $10 billion in two giant gas fields and an LNG project in Iran, media reports said quoting Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Seifollah Jashnsaz.In...more
Plasma beveling enables you to cut your parts to size and bevel the edges in one machining step. This cuts your manufacturing costs by eliminating or reducing downstream processing. Nearly any shapes can be beveled: rectangles, circles, any parts...more
Smoking Pipes have been used since time immemorial. The history of origin of Smoking Pipes is not very clear. But they have been quite popular since a long time. Smoking pipes have been used to smoke tobacco and cannabis by Indians and others the...more
Have a car sitting around doing nothing? Why not turn it into cash and help Americas children at the same time? That car you thought wasnt worth a thing really is! Old cars sitting round rotting in driveways and yards are a nuisance and an eyesore....more