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- Outsourcing Insight: What is Data? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Alleli AspiliData management has definitely created a huge impact on how businesses operate today. With a wide-scale definition, data has been known to be the most significant part of all business functions being implemented today. Data that later becomes “information” creates knowledge that would flow in a ...
Views: 1486 - Benefits Of Channel Management Software - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonA peek at the fundamentals The term Partner Relationship Management (PRM) has been coined to classify the business methodologies and strategies employed to leverage the functional relationship between you and your company's channel partners. Channel Management Software is the generic term ...
Views: 1008 - How to Organize a Successful Event - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Richard CurtainSuccessful events are always well-remembered by its attendees and participants. But awful events are also quite memorable because people have the tendency to remember the flaws more than good parts. If you served low-quality food, people will remember. If the attendees waited too long for the ...
Views: 1353 - 5 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Work Day - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Tracey FarmerIn this digital age, businesses are continuously evolving as technology rapidly transforms. What this means to you is that expectations for your work productivity are rapidly increasing, too. With all the professional and personal demands placed on us, it is more important now than ever, ...
Views: 2460(3 votes) - Help Your Small Business Get Out of Debt - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertGetting your small business out of debt requires a lot of planning, work and possibly significant changes in your company. For some entrepreneurs, they think that the only way for them to get out of debt is to immediately file for bankruptcy. But before you do that, your business may be worth ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - How to get your voice heard in a meeting - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Gautam SinghWhen you are a person who is dedicated to creating value for your organization because you have a passion for your work then it is very important for you to be a contributor to the organization’s success. One of the toughest challenges that workers face is that there is so much competition for ...
Views: 976(2 votes) - IT Outsourcing: Making Contracts Last - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Alleli AspiliA lot of BPO companies, especially those that provide IT outsourcing services, deal with more contracts today than before. It is due to the outstanding and tremendous demand seen from the last few years, specifically in 2012, and from the huge increase of the available service providers from ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Recover VBA Project Password Excel 2007 Easily With External Tool - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Richard Sys WilliamsFor the purpose of project designing in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other related ones, VBA applications are globally accepted by professionals. For protecting the source code of the VBA projects from unauthorized use, password is applied to them so that nobody can modify or make ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Less Stress With KAP's - Key Accountability Points - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Alan DobzinskiHave you heard the expression that "life is a journey, not a destination"? Well, when it comes to setting goals for your organization life is a journey on the way to a destination. Destination goals (such as revenue and staffing targets and other specific outcomes) are important, but you're ...
Views: 1084 - Why Performance Appraisals are Essential - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonAbout eight years into my first career (as many of you know I’ve had a few), I ranked high enough to have access to files. As any good snooping executive would do, I looked at my folder. To my surprise there was almost nothing in it. Okay, yes, there was the usual tax forms, my original ...
Views: 1477 - What Do Employees Want? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonI came upon a survey by Universum, a global employer branding company. They asked more than 65,000 college students to list what they considered to be the top 250 employers. No surprise Google ranked #1. Consulting companies such as McKinsey, Bain, and Boston Consulting were high on the list as ...
Views: 1729 - Corporate Events Management Services for Effective Business Output - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Robin ClintonOne of the most effective ways in which to build good business relationships is by holding a corporate event. These functions allow businesses to promote their products and services as well as allow them to showcase the business in a uniformed structured manner. Businesses have the opportunity ...
Views: 804 - The Advantages of Outsourcing Market Research - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Alleli AspiliConducting a market research is one of the best ways in determining what people need, want or consider and how they behave according to you or your competitors’ marketing efforts. Some people may have been misled by its true meaning because of a slightly similar term businessmen also use – ...
Views: 1516 - Saving Tips for Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertWhen you know that you have been living beyond your means (a.k.a. you’ve got a huge balance on your card bill), there are two things that you can do. One is to grow your income so you can afford all the expenses that you got used to spend on. This may be effective but you may find that spending ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - Do You Want To Build Your Channel Plan? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonIf you're interested in establishing your Channel Plann, you need to discover the right steps to follow. Actually, Channel marketing is really useful when thinking of serving your channel partner in generating interest and even creating awareness for your products or services. You only need to ...
Views: 907 - Step Away From It All and Watch What Happens - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Alan DobzinskiIn my last article, "Have You Uncovered Your Theme for 2013?" I gave you six steps you can take to uncover your theme for the year ahead. You can take these steps as an individual and also as a company or team. Let me tell you about something very powerful that happened to me just a few weeks ...
Views: 1039 - 5 Problems To Watch Out For in Global Projects - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Michelle SymondsWith so many projects now being conducted on a global scale by international organisations involving diverse teams working in different locations and across different countries it would be naïve to expect the project to be problem-free and run smoothly at all times. With individuals involved ...
Views: 1263 - What You Need To Be a Great Project Manager - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Michelle SymondsSome of the key elements in the overall success or failure of every type of project in any industry or field are the personality and the leadership skills of the project manager. The personal attributes of the most successful project managers tend to be very similar and all contribute to ...
Views: 789 - Better Small Business Control By Mastering The 3 Types Of Costs - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiIn business, the basic idea is to lower costs, without sacrificing quality, and to keep doing so. To achieve that goal, you must have a very good, clear understanding of costs. That starts by understanding the nature of the three types of costs. Strictly speaking, there are two types, fixed ...
Views: 1494 - How to Manage Employees - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Taylor ThomasAnyone who has ever led a team at work or overseen multiple employees knows that it can be difficult to manage people in the workplace. Not only do you have to fulfill all of your duties as a supervisor, but you also need to make sure that those working under you or to whom you are delegating ...
Views: 791 - Can You Sell Your Management Skills to a Human Resources Manager? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Robert KrzakThe hospitality industry is a highly competitive one. Whether you are looking for a job as a Chef, restaurant or general manger, or are carving a niche for yourself in another area of the restaurant industry, job seekers need to learn how to sell their skills to the HR manager. There are ...
Views: 1244(2 votes) - Need Of Product Management And Marketing For Constant Growth - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Rupesh ShuklaMain objective of any business is to achieve its pre-defined goals, to provide services and to earn profit. To achieve goals, business needs strong resources that can allow them to maximize its potential, generate more revenue and reach as many consumers as possible. Apart from strong ...
Views: 739 - 6 Points of Perspective in Situations - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Patrick IrvineA request was made that I incorporate some management and leadership tips into the tone of it, so here it is. We each interact with the world in different ways; we create our situations just as much as they create us. This “circle of life” can be summed up with the following six ...
Views: 6150(2 votes) - The Keys to More Conversions: 4 Fundamental Tips - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Tracey FieberMore than any other question I get, entrepreneurs ask me how to close sales. They aren't looking for a sales philosophy or tips on being more persuasive on sales calls. Most of all, CEOS want tips that they can implement NOW in order to ramp up their conversion rates. If you're like a lot of ...
Views: 843(2 votes) - How to appraise your employees for motivation and improved performance - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Jen WissAppraising your employees has many benefits. Appraisals help to develop your staff, improve your company's performance and help you plan better. They help identify training needs and can form the basis for pay reviews. They also record progression, and can be helpful for career and succession ...
Views: 1320 - Have You Uncovered Your Theme For 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Alan DobzinskiAs we enter into the new year it's an excellent time to reflect on where you've been and where you're going. I recently went through this process with two different firms when I facilitated their offsite retreats. They had both asked me to help them create a theme for this year. For one of ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Are You Looking For Grant Management System? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from David KingThere are many good reasons why an organization should have a grant management system. Most organizations that already use this automated application are aware of its benefits and ability to improve efficiency especially on aspects of fund seeking. It can help organizations streamline the ...
Views: 909(2 votes) - Why Team Building Activities to Start the New Year? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonAre you looking for ways to improve your team culture for the new year? Team building activities help build a purposeful team culture within your organization, so why not include a workshop in your annual kick-off meeting? One of the reasons companies have offsite team meetings is to not only ...
Views: 1190(4 votes) - Conscious Business Practices : Acting With Intention - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Barry LipscombThe Conscious Business takes a broader perspective and with deeper perception, allowing it to act more intentionally. In this post, we look at the remaining conscious business practices – those that reflect how the organization acts. Shifting its focus from external behaviors to inner ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - Time for the business model you REALLY want - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Alexis NeelyIs it possible you’ve built your business on a model that is out of alignment with your entrepreneurial archetype or that you are on your way to doing just that? How would you know? If you are “doing all the right things”, but experiencing the frustration of success eluding you, or you ...
Views: 729(2 votes) - Working Of Partner Relationship Management - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonPartner relationship management (PRM) is a very unique procedure for maintaining correct coordination amongst partners in a business setting. It's always very crucial for integrating a channel management system properly. Getting the PRM implemented demands a lot. There are various considerations ...
Views: 965 - Get the Facts: How Multitasking Is Hurting Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Sydni Craig-HartSkype is open. Instant message programs are pinging. Your unread email count is rising. Your browser has 8 tabs open. There are 5 documents open on your desktop. Your calendar alerts are popping up and you stop to send a quick text. Sound familiar? You probably think you're being efficient, but ...
Views: 910 - Why Do Hotels Underperform? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Ram GuptaWorried about the performance of your hotel? Every tried to analyze the causes for your hotel to perform below the market benchmarks in an otherwise well performing market? We discuss here the possible reasons and causes that could be the culprits for your hotels under performance and your ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - Strategies for Turning Around a Sinking Hotel - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from Ram GuptaMore than anything else, the recent economic crises has left many industries crippled. Hospitality is no exception. With companies tightening their purses, corporate travel has suffered a major reduction. The scenario on leisure travel is worst since the spendable surplus income with individuals ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - How to Work the Government Grants for Small Businesses and Contract Management Process - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2012 from David KingMaking a submission to receive federal fund is not complicated if you understand it, but you need to ensure you comply with the objectives and standards set by your sponsors for contract management process. Most people fail because they do not follow instructions. Even when you get the funds, ...
Views: 961 - Conscious Business Practices : A Deeper Perception - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Barry LipscombThere are at least seven conscious business practices that emerge as the organization shifts its focus from external behaviors to inner resources. At a high level the organization broadens it perspective, deepens its perception as its actions become more intentional. This article looks at ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Are You an NG? What May Be Natural to You Is a Stumbling Block to Some of Your People - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiMany leaders experience an accountability gap between what they want/expect to happen and what their people actually deliver. One way to close this gap is to recognize whether you as a leader are an NG. NG stands for "natural guy/gal" and it's someone who gets things done without knowing ...
Views: 904 - All About Working Of Channel Management Program - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonChannel Marketing Management is the process of making formalized applications meant for servicing the needs of customers within a assigned channel. It is additionally designed for selling a given product or service to the customers in a very good manner. Actually, there are several kinds of ...
Views: 1221 - Learning management systems – Every Organization needs one - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Arunima MajumdarWith technological advancements, a number of e-learning companies have come up with innovative learning management systems that help in the overall development of a business organization. Thereby, it is very important to choose the right service provider in order to ease the learning and ...
Views: 1205 - Product Management Training To Develop Great Product for Market - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Rupesh ShuklaProduct management is a vast field and usually known for the activities involved to arrange the product in a sensible manner once it has been developed. This is well known and necessary process to manage it for the market purpose when a product gets finalized. Product market can be termed ...
Views: 761 - A Quick Guide to Federal grants and Contracts - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from David KingSince the government announced the release of the Economic Stimulus funds to aid small businesses, many websites online have emerged that claim to help people access these funds. Even though some of these websites are genuine, some have tried to take advantage of small businesses to make money ...
Views: 838 - Conscious Business Practices: The Broader Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Barry LipscombI recently wrote that the Conscious Business operates from a place of deep wisdom that naturally gives rise to the conscious practices that generate sustainable results. It’s a paradox where the organization shifts its attention to inner resources and the seemingly external behaviors begin to ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Using ERP Software Solutions To Enhance Inventory Management - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Mark LevyGathering computers and gadgets may not be enough for a manufacturing company to streamline its operations. Manufacturing ERP software can help a lot in keeping a track of processes and making improvements. The quantity of goods produced by the firm makes it essential for it to employ ERP ...
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Managing interruptions at work. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lisa RezacEveryday interruptions at work can cause barriers preventing you from using your time effectively and, ultimately, can be a barrier to a successful work environment. Learning how to deal with interruptions at work can be quite a challenge. I recently read an article that showed ...
Views: 1355 - How to Become Successful in Retail Management - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from David AlexanderRetail Management is a dynamic field and offers lucrative opportunities to those who are willing to study for it and learn the ropes. What makes it more exciting is that you don’t need to finish a college degree to get started or become a successful retail manager. A short online course which ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - How Coaching Helps Multinational CEO’s Run Effective Board Meetings - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Gerard ODonovanIn the present day business world, business leaders face more pressures than ever. And the dynamics of today’s business world requires that multinational CEOs remain on top of their game in every stratum of their jobs so as to stay ahead of contemporaries and competitors. Ideally, modern ...
Views: 1108 - 5 Tips for Creating a Crisp and Memorable Introduction - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIf you are the speaker at a meeting, conference or event, it's one of your responsibilities to provide a written introduction to the meeting organizer. The purpose of the introduction is to capture the audience’s attention and give them a quick overview of your background and experience. ...
Views: 4105(2 votes) - 5 Reasons Why Presenters Won't Use a Micrphone - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOften, I have seen people refuse to use a microphone when they're presenting, whether at an office meeting, community event or industry conference. Yet, using a microphone correctly can make it easier for the audience to hear you and understand your message - which is the whole point of your ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Public Speaking is Like Exercising - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda Bonannoexercising and public speaking have a lot in common. Both become easier over time when you practice them regularly using the correct techniques. Everyone is capable of exercising and public speaking, although initially they may be a cause of pain for some people. The results of exercising and ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Public Speaking Lessons From Teaching College History - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOne of my first jobs after graduate school was as an instructor at a community college. My course load included teaching American History 102 (1865-present) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00-8:50 A.M. It was a required course for most of the 35 students and history was not their major. So ...
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