In any economic downturn, it can be easy to postpone training programsor even cut training altogether. Visionary leaders, however, realize that training should not be an expendable line budget item. Great companies realize the value of their staffs, and tend to focuseven moreon staff development in tough economic times. Trained employees will be more confident, productive and resilient.The RealityIt's safe to say that in tough times...more
I attended an overseas property trade show called OPP Live a few months ago. This was the fourth year I've been to the show and as usual it was very well organized and I met a lot of old friends plus a wide variety of interesting people who work in the industry. The atmosphere at this years' show was very different to the previous ones though. Previous OPP Live shows were all held in very different economic environments, where profit margins were...more
The recent boom in real estate India that is taking place in small town Gurgaon of NCR has led real estate professionals and property builders to stay engaged in preparing multifarious property deals. Since the time the worth and demand of the Gurgaon based properties have been proven, property builders have been emphasising their attention in order to build up residential, commercial and office spaces to present various types of properties in huge varieties and quantity making them available at competitive rates. Moreover, despite being a small town at the outskirt of Delhi, it shows lucrative revenue generation potentials to investors, be they local, international or NRIs. Understanding ascending growth prospect of Gurgaon properties, some nationally renowned real estate construction companies are reshaping rude lands of Gurgaon to give form of high standard buildings that are being import international standard to India. And DLF is one of such ubiquitously popular and trusted brand in India after they have left several instances in the form of swish shopping malls, state of the art office spaces for BPOs, IT companies, MNCs and new age offices, residential buildings including...more
If you're considering purchasing property in Charlotte, the time might be the best it has been in more than a decade. House prices are falling and the foreclosure rate means that interested buyers are seeing homes selling for prices heretofore unseen. But before you decide to buy in Charlotte, there are some things about the city and the city's...more
Boston's South End has had a varied, twisting existence. Once a forgotten aspect to the city's bustling downtown area, the South End has overcome its previous reputation as a down in the mouth area to become one of the city's most vital locations. Bursting with nightlife, restaurants, parks and a varied culture, Boston's South End is a wonderful...more
Many people dream of running their own business. It is extremely rewarding but will be taking much of your time especially if you are just starting your business. You have to recognize the fact that getting your business off the ground will take a little time. You will be making a lot of sacrifices because most businesses do not become profitable right away. Either way, if you really want to be an entrepreneur, you have to do research and work hard to be able to succeed in your goals.A good business always starts from a great idea. This idea does not have to be a new groundbreaking invention or a new product. You can incorporate some existing companies' ideas and make it your own. It may be finding a way to deliver an existing service more proficiently or customizing an already existing product.The next step is to create a business plan. Do lots of research and plan every detail. In this way, you will have enough data to support all of your theories involving the product. Search on the net for information. On the other hand, you can also use free resources available to you. Your local library will probably have numerous references regarding marketing and writing business plans. The...more
A business' main purpose is to create a customer because it is basically the consumer who essentially determines what a business is. Although it is significant to provide time and effort on how you are going to improve your products and services, it...more
Today's economic problems have focused on the fact that it is important more than ever to save every penny you produce in your small business. With revenues becoming hard to earn, it is no wonder businesses try to find ways on how to trim costs as...more
Basically, you need to a lot of resources to effectively manage your business. Your main purpose may start from a new idea for a business project or even an old product or service with a new method of introduction. Either way, you must realize that a...more
What are private rehabs? The private rehabs are bought property from the real estate developers on a wholesale basis and then let it out on rent or for sale. If you are one of them, to secure your investments in real estate market, you should follow...more
We all want to turn lemons into lemonade, but what's the winning recipe in this decidedly downtrodden economic environment? Increasingly, savvy investors are finding ways capitalize on these historic conditions with REO property. First, let's define...more
We are now seeing an increasing number of real estate properties being foreclosed for failure of homeowners to comply with their monthly obligations. This condition has opened up a dominant market for a new type of real estate property. These are the...more