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- Web Development Companies in India - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from ronny rollThere are many web developing companies in India today because of the rapid growth in online marketing. There are large scale companies to small scale companies with few employees in web developing companies. Many people are using the internet as a good medium for marketing their business so ...
Views: 4294(1 vote) - Balance Sheet Analysis - Hiddent Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Lucy RudnickaIt may surprise you to know that not everyone is as enthusiastic about Balance Sheet Analysis as I am... And yet, a few minutes a month spent looking at your Balance Sheet could make a difference between success and failure for your business! Those "secrets" alluded to in the article title ...
Views: 4291(8 votes) - Everything You Want To Know About Whiteboard Erasers - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from adam smithThere are a number of people in a wide variety of industries that make use of whiteboard erasers everyday – but have you ever stopped to think about the different types that are on the market. If you have never been involved in the purchase of erasers before, there may be a number of concerns or ...
Views: 4254 - What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Stacker Doors In Your Home? - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from adam smithIf you have never heard the term before, stacker doors (also commonly referred to as ‘stacking doors’) are very similar in appearance to sliding doors, except that they are made up of more moving panels. Each of these panels will slide into place on top of a stationary panel that is (usually) ...
Views: 4112 - Cheap Hotel Deals - compare hotel room. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from qurrat khanObtaining cheap hotel deals are desirable to all travelers as they help save costs on travel accommodation which frees up expenditure for other aspects of their trip, be it for business or leisure. Thus it is important that you know where to look for the best deals available so that you can ...
Views: 4090 - Cash Vs Accrual Accounting Methods - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Tina SmithUnder IRS definition, an accounting method is a set of rules used to determine when and how income and expenses are reported. Normally for IRS purposes, the accounting method–cash vs accrual–is chosen before you file the first business income tax return. It must then be used on a consistent ...
Views: 4040(22 votes) - ***Relationship Selling to C-Level Executives – How to Use Entertainment for More Sales - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Sam ManferMost people conjure up socializing when they here the term relationship selling. In business relationships are all about helping each other survive and prosper in their jobs. Socializing should be a byproduct of good relationship selling. If I’m a C-Level executive decision maker, a ...
Views: 4010(4 votes) - It is your Attitude, Not your Aptitude, That Determines your Altitude - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonHow does your attitude affect your business? President Obama frequently reminds us that we are facing the worst recession since the Great Depression. That might be so. But it is our collective attitudes that got us here. Paradoxically, people now have more information, are better ...
Views: 3997(3 votes) - Benefits of Giving Someone a Trophy or Plaque - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Mark LovellIn the business environment there are many different elements a managing team or company owner has to account for. While most business professionals focus on the abilities of generating sales through the use of increasing revenues and decreasing expenses, there are elements of a personal nature ...
Views: 3990(1 vote) - Common Long-Term Goals of Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinGoal setting is an essential part of starting a new business. For business owners, the goals that need to be identified should not only include business goals, but personal goals as well. These objectives serve as the guiding light for businesses for them to eventually become successful and ...
Views: 3955 - Cleaning Business Plan should Focus on Target Market - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Adams bradIn this age of globalization, not only goods but people too are continuously on the move. A business plan for a cleaning agency should make out its case from this perspective. There has been manifold increase in the number of households where both husband and wife work. This has resulted in more ...
Views: 3935(2 votes) - Sleep Number Bed Assembly Guide - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ellie LaursenSleep Number has become the leading manufacturers of bedding items such as mattresses, modular bases, adjustable bases, pillows, plus bed covers. It also gives a selection of auparavant garde bedding accessories such as bed sheets, duvets and pillows. Sleep Number beds as well as beddings are ...
Views: 3912 - Sample Of Business Plan For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Adams bradSince childhood, the best way to learn anything is to look at examples. Business plans are no different. Beginners usually enter the business without having any idea of how is a business managed or how is a business plan written. Sample of Business Plan is quite helpful for beginners to ...
Views: 3863 - Take Advantage Of Wholesale New Era Hats Available For Resale At Extraordinary Profits - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Casey NavarroOne of the fastest growing opportunities available is to purchase and resell New Era Hatsnew era hats, because hats are something that will never go out of style. Although men predominantly wear ball caps, new era hats are truly the ideal headgear for anyone, any age, culture, ethnicity or ...
Views: 3772 - The Importance of “Instant Gratification” When Marketing Consumer Products - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Importance of “Instant Gratification” When Marketing Consumer Products I remember as a little boy the excitement of shopping for a new car with my father. Dad was a Chevrolet man. He always bought cars from the same dealership and the same salesman. We would walk the ...
Views: 3761(2 votes) - Progressive Finance 6 Month No Credit Check Loans Specialist - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2011 from Kent McBrideEver been in a tight squeeze that found you without enough money on hand? If you have then I'm positive you may be of the same opinion with me that it is totally no fun and for the most part it is real hectic to deal with. A few months ago I went on a trip for a weekend and next thing I knew my ...
Views: 3741(1 vote) - ***Employee/Employer Relationships are like Marriages: Compatibility with Company Culture is Key - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from JK HarrisCompatibility is an important element in strong, long-lasting marriages, and it’s also the key element in strong, successful employer/employee relationships. Consider this: You want every person you hire to have the basic tools to succeed, and a critical part of that is being sure the ...
Views: 3633(48 votes) - Two Centuries Ago “The King of Chefs, the Chef of Kings” - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Two Centuries Ago “The King of Chefs, the Chef of Kings” Created the Modern Gourmet Cooking We Know Today We live in an age of plenty, when food is consumed and pursued as much for entertainment as for sustenance. Haute cuisine foodie magazines abound. There are television ...
Views: 3564 - Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein PART II - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Dr. Howard Haller“Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein PART II” Chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company, Chairman of Business Life, Inc., Chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program, and President of High Point University, By Dr. Howard E. Haller Dr. ...
Views: 3563(98 votes) - So what is all the buzz about ‘triple bottom line’, ‘people, planet, profit’, ‘making a difference while making a dollar’? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Ina TimmerIs this a new way of doing business? Is it a fad? Is it legal? Is it difficult? Will someone please explain it to me! I think we all know the way most businesses work and are supposed to work, especially if they’re public companies. The bottom line is what’s it’s all about. It’s all about the ...
Views: 3532 - Premarital Counseling Questions: Financial Matters - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Nikita AlsonA friend married to a very wealthy man learned how the husband got so rich after marriage. He saved everything and spent nothing. He controlled the budget in details and spared her a little for groceries and something else. It was no surprise when their marriage eventually ended up in divorce. ...
Views: 3524(3 votes) - MaybeNow: Science and Human Life, Positive and Negative Impacts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Vanessa LaneNo doubt, a lot of science ideas have changed our routine lives and made us healthier. There are a lot of scientific innovations which are associated with the betterment of mankind. In health sector state of the art machines and equipments are made for the proper diagnosis and treatment of ...
Views: 3522 - How to Select the Right Commercial Cleaning Service - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Max MullerWhether you are looking for a commercial cleaning service for your home or office, there are several things that you must consider before selecting a company. Choosing the wrong organization can be very detrimental, as you must remember that they will be cleaning the area during “off” hours. ...
Views: 3406 - The Invention of the Wheelbarrow Made the Great Castles and Cathedrals Possible - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby:Geoff Ficke Virtually every modern household has a basic wheelbarrow stored away. The use of the wheelbarrow is ubiquitous in construction and basic home chores. The design, form and function of the wheelbarrow has not appreciable changed for 700 years. And yet, this simple tool is one of ...
Views: 3392(1 vote) - Benefits of Using a Freight Broker To Help you Find a Freight Company - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Lynnette GriffinIf your company does a lot of freight shipping, there are multiple reasons why you should look into going with the Freight broker, over simply just dealing with a trucking company yourself. Because freight services are usually quite expensive, you want to make sure that you are getting the best ...
Views: 3378 - Spanish Culture: Did You Realize That Spaniards Never Go Barefoot? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Dennis LewisI’ve been living in Spain for almost twenty years. My wife is Spanish, my colleagues are Spanish, my customers are Spanish and my businesses are Spanish. Over these years I think I’ve learned quite a bit about “being Spanish”. If you want to get into the under-exploited fast-growing Spanish ...
Views: 3303 - Managing an Employee with a Disability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampA manager came to me the other day and asked, “What if I suspect an employee of having a learning disability? Do I have to look the other way regarding his poor performance?” There seems to be a misconception that you cannot hold an employee accountable to do his or her job if he or she has a ...
Views: 3268 - Potential Roles of HR in 21st Century - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Koushal SwamiChanging and overlapping responsibilities plus diminishing staff have placed a burden on HR departments as they struggle to change with the times. “The traditional role of HR management courses in the 21st century is changing into integrating HR into organizational business planning, which ...
Views: 3184 - Teambuilding: Free Life Lessons from Baseball - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Jose AlvaradoDo you ever feel that no matter what you do for your business, you just can’t seem to achieve the level of success you desire? Have you wondered why it seems that success comes easy to some while you seem to be stuck in a rut? You can visualize and make all the positive affirmations you want, ...
Views: 3180 - The Nearly Forgotten Fashion Pioneer Who Changed the Way Women Dressed - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke The Nearly Forgotten Fashion Pioneer Who Changed the Way Women Dressed Mention the name Chanel and virtually every woman, and most men immediately have a mental picture of the famous logo, eponymous boutiques, couture fashion and famous Fragrances created several ...
Views: 3157(1 vote) - ***Seven Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Competition - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from JK HarrisBusiness is war and the competition is the enemy—right? Wrong. Though competition is a fundamental aspect of being in business, savvy entrepreneurs know that viewing competitors exclusively as adversaries is not only shortsighted, it’s potentially damaging. A better strategy is to build ...
Views: 3094(62 votes) - How We React to Failure Defines How Much Success Most People Can Attain - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke How We React to Failure Defines How Much Success Most People Can Attain In 1954 the manager of The Grand Ole Opry told Elvis Presley, “You ain’t going nowhere son. Go back to driving a truck”. After his first audition the great actor Sidney Poitier was told by the ...
Views: 3052(1 vote) - 3 Benefits Of Magnetic Chalkboards - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from adam smithThe traditional chalkboard is no longer relegated to classrooms in small schools across Australia – these days, they are being used in offices, cafes, restaurants, shops and other businesses. A chalkboard can give an attractive yet rustic appeal to any area, as well as being a much ...
Views: 3041 - Telemarketing - Lessons for Achievement - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from John ColeWhat are the outstanding factors for a thriving telemarketing company? The answer is effective communication, quality products and superb customer assistance. Success will be obtained only when the help offered is systematically dependable. To consistently attain superior standards of help is a ...
Views: 3010 - Public Speaking 101: Owning the Stage - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Marc AdamsNo public speaker should ever forget this important fact! “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” You have most likely heard that quote before, and it is true. If you are a speaker who wants to be a dynamic and exceptional communicator, then you need to start ...
Views: 3003(1 vote) - 12 Steps To Retail Success - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Bob NelsonThe purpose of any business is to bring in customers, and it can only be accomplished through marketing. If your cash registers don't ring, something is wrong and you had better find out what is wrong fast. Because in today's competitive retail world... getting results is what ...
Views: 2998 - Logistic Regression Models for Multinomial and Ordinal Variables - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Karen Grace-MartinMultinomial Logistic Regression The multinomial (a.k.a. polytomous) logistic regression model is a simple extension of the binomial logistic regression model. They are used when the dependent variable has more than two nominal (unordered) categories. Dummy coding of independent variables is ...
Views: 2982(1 vote) - Public Speaking 101: Becoming a Great Storyteller - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Marc AdamsIf you want to be an exceptional speaker, and ignite your audience, you must learn the fine art of storytelling. Have you ever wished you could captivate an audience? Ever felt the desire to grip a crowd in such a way that you could move them to action? Nothing grabs our attention, holds ...
Views: 2980 - Esources.co.uk Scam-What Is The Truth? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from brad smithLately, a number of rumours are doing the rounds regarding esources.co.uk scams. This has confused some traders, as they are not able to decide whether they should hire this directory service or not. If you are also in such a dilemma, you ought to know that such scam rumours are absolutely ...
Views: 2978 - The importance of security services in this contemporary world - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Steve PanzellaSecurity is important today. You are surrounded by a lot of risks. The whole world is becoming a threatening place; however, you can get trained people to take care of you and your belongings. You can hire these trained professionals at agencies that offer security services. These agencies ...
Views: 2972 - Why Multi Monitor Trading Computers are Different than Gaming Computers - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from thomas galvinDon’t make the same mistake that many other day traders have made and are continuing to make. Gaming computers should not be confused with day trading computers. The two are virtually different and should not be misconstrued. As a day trader, it is your duty to develop a trading computer setup ...
Views: 2968 - 7 Tools for Better Internal Communication: Intranet Software Solutions - just the tip of the iceberg - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lilly GordonCompanies, organizations, school systems; no matter the size or purpose of the organization, it is more important now that ever in the global workforce to focus on proper internal communications. The most successful organizations are those with happy employees and employee satisfaction starts ...
Views: 2957 - A Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure Can Help Homeowners And Pay Investors - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Alan BrymerMany real estate investors have not considered using a deed in lieu of foreclosure as a moneymaking strategy. But those who do have found that helping homeowners give a deed to their mortgage company in lieu of foreclosure will not only stop the auction, but actually pay them for their time and ...
Views: 2945 - Ten Electronic Devices Security Tips When Traveling Abroad - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Dovell BonnettCyber Warefare – Safeguard Your Electronic Devices. When employees travel abroad here are ten electronic devices security tips I pulled from a recent New York Times article, “Traveling Light in a Time of Digital Thievery” by Nicole Perlroth. Nicole discusses electronic devices security ...
Views: 2945 - Wealth Management and the Successful Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ron HollandThat’s a great question, what makes a successful entrepreneur and how do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Does wealth management play a big part? Over the years I have met many successful entrepreneurs and I have studied what makes them successful ...
Views: 2941(2 votes) - How to Make Conscious Decisions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Make Big Decisions Consciously – Instead of on Auto-Pilot It is an insult to tell anyone living that they make their most important decisions non-consciously. Homo sapiens pride ourselves on behaviors using logic and reason, math and science, right? Neuroscientists until 2008 ...
Views: 2931(12 votes) - Active Goal Setting Magic Plan - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2014 from Patricia RossActivate Your Goal Setting Magic Plan: #You have it inside of you; you have already many times heard this repeated "You already have what you need inside of you". Yes, you already have your Magic Plan activate it think, write it down with goal setting. 1).You will use Your Goal Setting to ...
Views: 2928 - Feasibility Study: An Essential Key for the Business - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Alured poelmanFeasibility study is a way to analyze a planned project so as to determine whether it is technically possible and sufficiently possible. When you are putting a large amount of money in any business venture than it is very important to know whether your company can practically implement those ...
Views: 2904 - Make a Cool Brand Name in Seven Ways - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Belinda SummersBranding will always be part of your company. After all, this is where your identity is firmly anchored on. And since we are talking about lead generation, branding takes on a whole new dimension. You want you business prospects to remember you after a telemarketing call. This is a factor that ...
Views: 2900 - The Importance of Follow-Through - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Marshall BrownWhether you’re learning to swing a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racquet, coaches always emphasize the importance of follow-through. It’s not just hitting the ball that matters, it’s how you continue your swing once contact is made. The same thing applies in job interviews, networking, ...
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