In the years immediately following WWII, a remarkable shift occurred in American economic life. For the first time, we reached a stage of prosperous economic development in which we could produce far more goods and services than anyone needed. Various factors combined to create this new situation, including advanced industrial technology, wartime expansion of the economy, the destruction of Europe's industrial base while our own remained...more
A couple of months ago we shared the definition the White House is using for green jobs."Green jobs are jobs that provide products and services which use renewable energy resources, reduce pollution, conserve energy and natural resources and reconstitute waste."Although I agree with the definition as far as it goes, I believe green jobs/careers go beyond this particular definition in some significant ways.When I think through whether a job is...more
Before the world of e-branding and internet is discussed, I would like to share an original incidence which happened with me long back when I was new to internet .I happened to be with my client some nine years back and the client being a big businessman who had one leg always in abroad countries simply asked me for my e-mail id and I had to struggle with his eyes to somehow manage to say that yes I have an email id but it got blocked and so I will intimate the new one. But, the fact was I was not having one. This was India some years back or atleast I was backward with the usage of internet. In India, google.com is god of search engine, this I came to know in order to create my first email id with yahoo.com. I went with my brother and asked how to make an email id, he told me a long route that was to open google.com and then write yahoo.com and then click on it and then there will be an option of new registration for an email id. It was nice to create a email id finally. I was happy as well as shocked as to how if I have created a mail id cannot be used by other person and mine will be unique, how yahoo can know about my creating of email. But, it happened with a MBA graduate of...more
Thousands of homeowners ponder the question of whether or not to sell privately. This is a question that gets a lot of attention on the internet, and also spawns an enormous amount of erroneous information. Many people want to sell their own properties, but are afraid of "hidden" problems that may rise up to cost them money, or cause them grief....more
Every day, businesses in every sector, in every city and town, and in every industry are being blinded by a myth so devastating that, when the myth is shattered, the wake-up-call is more than many can bear. I'm talking about the realm of workplace violence, but the myth isn't that violence in the workplace exists. No. This article sheds light on...more
Successful lead generation is one of those things that is going to lead almost any business to massive successes when implemented properly. However, it can often be hard to ensure that you have all the tools and resources you need in house to do your own lead generation. So, many people turn to outside tools that will help make lead generation a bit easier. But, which tools and resources are going to provide the most benefit for your time and money? Here are three quick examples of what you can do to get started:Branding ToolsAnything that helps you brand your company more successfully is going to be a major tool in lead generation. After all, if a lead is contacted and hears that a company named ABC Enterprises wants to discuss their product with them, their first question is "Who is ABC enterprises" and their second question is "Why should I care?" They receive dozens of these calls a week and they have no desire to be bothered. By building a recognizable and respected brand, you can enjoy a much better reception during lead generation.Building Effective ListsLead generation cannot be random, nor can it be done without the full support of a dedicated team. For this reason, many...more
State Farm Florida announced in January that it is leaving the Florida Property and Casualty Insurance Market. The only items yet to be determined are the details of the withdrawal plan and the timing around when the policy cancellations will...more
The paperless office has been talked about for a long time, yet never seems to even start to become a reality in almost any sector of business. Look around any office environment and you would be forgiven for thinking that the opposite of the...more
Financial needs generally are not limited. We cover up one expense and another one arises and there is no end to this vicious circle that keeps revolving around you. Sometimes we may face a situation when we don't have sufficient finances to deal...more
One of the most basic, yet least discussed or applied processes of personal finance and financial management is that of prioritizing. Before getting to the important issue of budgeting, it is essential to sit down and asses your priorities. The first...more
According to a study by The Boston Consulting Group done during the last economic slowdown in 2002, companies avoiding mergers and acquisitions in the current economic environment may be missing a strategic opportunity. The study analyzed 277 M&A...more
There is no doubt about it, it is a scary time for any business owner and their employees. Anyone can see when they take a walk down Watford High Street the number of empty shops. Currently the high street has 25 empty shops, all looking rather...more