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- Some usefull tips regarding Internet Marketing for your business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsNo matter how big or small your business is – online marketing is one thing that you don’t want to overlook. The many advantages of Internet marketing will help you promote your product and service more efficiently, seal the deal faster and get the sales. But there’s more, online marketing ...
Views: 520 - Mistakes to avoid in Project Management - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsWhen it comes to managing your projects, you should know that mistakes can and will happen even in the most meticulously-planned ones. It is more important for project managers to understand how team members and they themselves can learn from such mistakes and never repeat them ...
Views: 654(1 vote) - 7 tips for using Microsoft Excel in business - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsKnown mostly as a spreadsheet program – Microsoft Excel can actually be utilized for various purposes. This is exactly why the program is heavily used by businesses all over the country. Underneath the deceptively simplistic design, Microsoft Excel is a powerful program that helps your business ...
Views: 665 - 5 tips to improve your Communication skills - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsIt is important to work on improving your communication skills as these will assist you in your day to day personal and business life. To help with this here are 5 tips to improve your communications skills Listen to others An important ability for good communications is the ability to ...
Views: 552 - Key benefits to training in online social media - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsSocial media has been gaining immense popularity in the last few years amongst businesses. If your business or company isn’t involved in social media, such as being on Facebook, Twitter or Twitter,it won’t be wrong to say that you are losing money. The fact is — social media helps create new ...
Views: 535 - Basic guide to using Microsoft Access queries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsAs the most popular desktop database system in the world, Microsoft (MS) Access offers plenty of great functionalities. Database developers love MS Access due to its scalability, while users love it for its ease of use. The fact that MS Access is part of Microsoft Office suite is also one of ...
Views: 659 - Factors to consider in Pricing Strategies for your businesses - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsTrying to decide on the “correct” price for your business’ products and services is a challenging Endeavour. It’s possible to ask three different kinds of questions: How much will customers be willing to pay? (Customer-based pricing) How much do we need to sell to make a certain ...
Views: 509 - Guide to explaining the Financial Balance Sheet - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsMany business owners can pick-up the basics of a profit and loss account without too much trouble. For non-financial users, the balance sheet continues to be a source of continued exasperation. The profit and loss is a measure of how well a business has performed over a period of time (say 1 ...
Views: 438 - Some useful tips on planning and conducting a business meeting - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThe “new thinking” that often pervades Business Management text books, seminars and training courses are that meetings are a waste of time. Whilst it’s true that an over-abundance of unproductive meetings are no good to anybody, business meetings still have an important role to play in ...
Views: 548 - 10 Tips for Better Business Report Writing - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsBusiness report writing is a difficult but important subject to master. Reports are your chance to prove that you can play an effective part in business decision making. They need to be professional and concise, without coming across as dull and rather boring. Here are 10 tips to help ...
Views: 575 - Some tips to create an effective Powerpoint presentation - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsIt wouldn’t be wrong to say that MS Outlook is one of the most powerful email management programs around. However, people have the wrong perception that Microsoft Outlook is strictly an email client. Even though email is an important component of MS Outlook, the app can actually do much more ...
Views: 467 - How to use Financial Ratios in analysing business accounts - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsBeing able to make effective comparisons is a key analytical skill for anybody involved in financial accounting and management. It is important to know what to compare, how to compare and what the end result actually tells you. Take the example of buying a new car. If we wanted to compare ...
Views: 534 - What to look for in SEO training for your business - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsAchieving and maintaining success in an online business require great understanding of how SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) works. As a vital part of online Internet marketing, continually improving your knowledge in the field will get you faster to the top and remain there. In this case, the ...
Views: 467 - Some tips on how to prepare for negotiations - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThe ability to negotiate is an important skill that we need in both our professional management and personal lives. Chances are you negotiate each and every day as part of your work. Skilled negotiators rarely “wing it”. They approach negotiation with a well structured plan. Focused preparation ...
Views: 789 - Understanding Working Capital within Financial Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsEverybody is familiar with the concept of having enough money in their bank to pay the bills at the end of the month. Working capital works on much the same principle. The process of financial management i.e. Measuring and controlling your level of working capital, ensures your business can ...
Views: 464 - Tips on creating an effective PowerPoint presentation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsTo most people, creating and giving business PowerPoint presentations may be the bane of their life. It’s safe to say that most of them haven’t mastered the art of creating simple yet effective PowerPoint presentations. For all its flaws, PowerPoint presentations remain the most used form of ...
Views: 494 - Why Sales training should be tailored to suit your business needs - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThere are doors that can be unlocked when you provide your sales force with a relevent sales training course. The right course can provide them with new set of skills and techniques, ones that will ultimately help them increase their sales. Changing customer demands The demands of ...
Views: 470 - Some tips for Internet marketing training - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThe popularity of online business has been picking up steam in the last few years. There is much to gain in business for those who have the knowledge to promote and compete online. Bear in mind that you are competing against many other business for that increasingly limited yet still lucrative ...
Views: 529 - Benefits of using Adobe Photoshop - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsAdobe Photoshop has become synonymous with image editing due to the software’s powerful functions and features. More than just a program, it helps photographers and graphic designers alike to edit, change, and most of all improve the imagery or pictures that they are working with. Benefits ...
Views: 582 - Key factors for good customer service - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThere are several important factors that govern the success of your business, one of which is good customer service. The ultimate goal of providing a quality customer service is to enhance your customer satisfaction. This is especially true if your business is associated with a service, instead ...
Views: 9841 - Selecting the best management style for your business - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThe management style of a company can dictate the success of the company. Historically, a strong and effective management usually leads to a high level of productivity among employees. The types of management styles can also play an important role in conflict resolution. What exactly ...
Views: 625 - Common uses of Microsoft Excel in business - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsIn business offices we have come to rely on Microsoft Excel for creating and managing spreadsheet, as well as the data analysis tools we can use to manage important business data. The software application provides the means to access, process, analyse, and display the information required to ...
Views: 3701 - Training tips for Internet Marketing Success - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThere’s more to Internet Marketing than just go out on the internet and try to start connecting. More than likely it will fall flat on the face, if you have no prior knowledge and tricks to the trade of Internet Marketing. Some hurdles that many network marketers face to make the business ...
Views: 533 - Tips to create an effective Powerpoint presentation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThere are several good reasons why people choose Powerpoint presentations over other forms. Not only are they quick to produce, they are also effective in creating visuals that help get the message across. To make the presentations stand out from regular ones, it is important to make sure that ...
Views: 808 - Why not invest in your personal development through training - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsWhile you may have come across the word Personal Development before, you’ll be forgiven if you don’t exactly know what it is and what it covers. We will look at the key aspects to personal development and the investment you can make to help in the personal development process What is is ...
Views: 474 - Train the trainer course to become a skilled trainer - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsSkilled trainers are continually in high demand in the country due to the growing needs of meeting the ever-changing technology and information. If you want to maintain your job’s success and enhance your professional development, it is essential for you to acquire new knowledge and skills. ...
Views: 529 - The versatility of Microsoft Excel - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsFinding the best software to do your spreadsheets, accounting, and statistical analysis can be as easy as using the one in your Windows computer, as some computers are shipped with Microsoft Excel. If you don’t already have it on your computer system, consider getting the software for the ...
Views: 2420 - Some tips on using Microsoft Project - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsWorking with Microsoft Project may seem like a daunting task due to its powerful features. If you want to manage your project schedules successfully until completion, these are some hints and tips that you can use. First, you want to make sure that you configure the project schedule from ...
Views: 515 - The uses of MS Access for database design - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsAs far as software productivity suite goes, Microsoft Office is favored by most business offices due to its wide range of applications. It will not be an exaggeration to proclaim that most people have used and are familiar with at least two Microsoft Office products, the most popular ones being ...
Views: 713 - Sales training is key to a successful business - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsIt doesn’t matter whether you are running a large corporation or just a small business, keeping your customers happy is the key to your company’s success. When you can’t make your customers feel content with your products or services, you can be sure that they will take their business elsewhere. ...
Views: 546 - Main elements to Project Management - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThere are three main measureable elements of a project: time, cost and quality of the outcome. Project management helps optimise these three deliverables in order to ensure the overall success of the project. Time Projects are an integral part of any business. You need to be aware of what is ...
Views: 740 - 6 Reasons why you should upgrade to Microsoft Office 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsThere are a number of reasons why you should upgrade your software to its latest edition. An upgrade assures that you can benefit from new functions and features previously unavailable. Such is the case with Microsoft Office 2010. Since this highly popular productivity software is now offered in ...
Views: 696 - Train for a career in Digital marketing - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsDigital marketing can be defined as promoting and advertising a business via digital media. From Internet, mobile phones, interactive television, to social media network - digital advertising is a diverse field that has been gaining in popularity the last few years. Marketing products and ...
Views: 568 - Customer Service is key for any successful business - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsIn order for a business to succeed, providing an exceptional customer service should be a part of the company’s culture. Otherwise, you will find your company struggling in a highly competitive market. Answer the following questions to identify whether or not the level of customer service you ...
Views: 735 - Top Tips for an effective PowerPoint Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsIf creating a good Microsoft PowerPoint presentation is the bane of your professional life, you’d do well by following the following tips in how to produce a presentation that not only looks professional, but also engaging for the audience. The rules of thumbs for making a superb ...
Views: 808 - Team Leadership training will enable you become a more effective leader - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsThe saying leaders are born and not made is not entirely accurate, as those who said so are probably unaware of team leadership training. Fact of the matter is, companies have spent a significant amount of money every year to coach their managers to become better and effective leaders. And the ...
Views: 794 - JEB/EDI teaching diploma - obtain a recognised teaching qualification - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsIf you are looking to teach in the area of ICT (Information and communications technology) the JEB/EDI Teachers’ Diploma in Information Communication Technology course will give you skills and qualification to train in a school, college or commercial training setting. The JEB Teachers’ ...
Views: 2853 - Project Management – setting and achieving your project goals - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsA project can be defined as any activities aimed to accomplish certain goal involving many different tasks.If you apply this to a company or business , you can say that the activities of your business can be divided into a set of projects, which you will have to accomplish successfully. It is ...
Views: 754 - The benefits of Microsoft Access training - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsWhether you’re a power user that must constantly use Microsoft Access as part of your work or a new one that is still on the learning curve – the benefits of taking a Microsoft Access training course are numerous. These are just some benefits that your company can gain from taking the ...
Views: 1199 - The importance of financial management for your business - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsGrowing a business requires meticulous planning in all fronts, but one that is often overlooked is the Financial Management plan. Though you may only run a small business for now, no doubt you have dreams to make a name in the world of business even more. This is where Financial Management comes ...
Views: 595 - Project Management Training to obtain PMP certificate - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsAny success oriented business or organisation keeps a keen eye on both internal and global external activities. It periodically tracks and analyses their own business development process so as to ensure that they are performing at their most effective and efficient. It is necessary for a ...
Views: 663 - Business Training Courses - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsProgressive Training offer a wide range of Business Training Courses to companies throughout Ireland. These courses cover everything from Management Training to Sales training and having highly motivated staff is an important aspect of running a business today. Staff Motivation is all about ...
Views: 677 - Sales Training - The road to Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Jennnifer MearsThe sales and reputation of a company depends on its sales team. The more trained and effective the sales team is, the more profit is guaranteed for that company. Sales training is an important aspect that is necessary for generating effective sales. Sales training helps the sales personnel to ...
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