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- Aren’t All Realtors Alike? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAren’t All Realtors Alike? Over the years, I’m sure you’ve met someone perhaps at a dinner party or networking event, told them you’re a Realtor and then had them say “oh, my cousin, sister, brother or friend (pick one) has a real estate license, they do it part-time for extra money”. Like ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - Be a Quality Freak - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2004 from Subhashis Das GuptaBe a Quality Freak In a highly competitive environment , it is needless to mention that there is no space for being second best or complacent , whichever way you like . For a second throw off your covers , and in no time you shall award game , set and match to your competitors . Quality ...
Views: 1966(2 votes) - Be a Smart Recruiter and Use Resume Database Software - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Supriya NigamIf you are from a recruiting company or recruiting department, you will be receiving thousands or hundreds of resumes. For handling this information you might be using computers. But to manipulate these records, you need to buy resume database applications that is great. Therefore, the resume ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - Blueprint Your Business By Creating An Operations Manual - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroCan Your Business Run Without You? What would happen to your business if you became ill for an extended period of time? Could someone else man the shop for you easily? Would you be more relaxed on vacation (or at the very least, take a vacation!) if you knew that the business could be ...
Views: 2337(2 votes) - Budget Problems? How to Make Sure Your Budget Works - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertFinancial freedom is attained if you can implement proper financial management. In relation to that, proper management can be done through effective budgeting. So if you want to achieve financial freedom, you need to make sure that your budget works. Unfortunately, not everyone is successful ...
Views: 1857(2 votes) - Business and Family Safety and Health Rating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Raj GavurlaFor good reason, practically every endeavor in life is rated. I've seen ratings on who or what's #1 in business, industry, NFL, NBA, MLB, person of the century, athlete of the century, technology, restaurant, university, neighborhood, travel destination, best looking, best movie, best book, etc. ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Business Innovation – Turning Problems Into Solutions - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Milo BonoProblems, Problems, Problems – Wouldn’t life be grand if we never had any problems. Everything would work perfectly, everyone would always get along and be happy, everything would be wonderful for everyone everywhere, and things would only get better as we live happily ever ...
Views: 1821(3 votes) - Buying or selling the Perfect Business - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Andrew RogersonIf you are looking to buy or sell your business, perhaps your starting point is perfection. But what is perfect? As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, if you are considering buying or selling a business, the following items would probably feature in the “Perfect ...
Views: 1374(4 votes) - Change is a Door that Opens from Within - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhere you find your business right now is the right place to start, if you want to improve the results you are currently enjoying, by evolving your current culture. It is important to know that the current culture within your organisation is not a bad culture; it is merely a culture, which can ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Choosing the Right Web Based School Management Software for Your Institution - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2016 from KS InfotechChoosing the right web based school management software for your institution is not an easy job to accomplish. There are too many things to consider, from the experience of the provider, availability of useful features, simple to operate, multi-functionality and of course it’s pricing. Don’t ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Collaboration in The Nonprofit Community – The Many Benefits Of Working Together - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Sharon MikrutCollaboration is a process where two or more parties get together to work on common goals. The advantages of collaboration are numerous, and they benefit all parties involved. This article lists what I feel are the major advantages of collaborating with your colleagues. 1. Collaboration is ...
Views: 4451(2 votes) - Cooperate With Strangers and Volunteers and Help Unemployed People Start Complementary Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article explores three sources of cost-reducing help that most businesses ignore: strangers, volunteers, and unemployed people. Think of the unifying themes for this lesson as helping to overcome the unattractiveness and tradition stalls. Let's begin by considering what strangers can do to ...
Views: 1516(2 votes) - Cost-effective Degree Alternatives For Students - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrew ParkerStudents are taking into consideration what higher education has to offer, but are deciding that the innovative new courses available at their local further education college are a great alternative to a “highway robbery” degree. Students starting university courses this autumn can expect to ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Create a Positive, Upbeat, "Can-Do" Workforce and Dazzle the Customer with Your Caring - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from JoAnna BrandiGiven the choice of dealing with a positive, upbeat employee with a "can-do" attitude or dealing with a disgruntled, distracted, uninterested one, which would you choose? No contest. Customers always want the best experience possible; they want it to be easy and pleasant to do business with ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Creating High Energy Environments - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Your first and foremost job as a leader is to take charge of your own energy and then to help orchestrate the energy of those around you." — Peter Drucker, professor and author of dozens of books on economics, management, and leadership Imagine rushing to an emergency room with severe ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Customer Retention - Strategic Management of Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate TammemagiWe now know that building Customer Loyalty is key to success in any organization. The philosophy was first articulated by Fredreich Reicheld – who studied the relationship between three factors - customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and profits. (Bain & Company) He stated several facts that ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Cut Out Your Sloppy Language When Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoLanguage is a tool that helps you communicate your message to your audience. Sloppy and imprecise language, however, can interfere with your communication. Here are six tips for eliminating sloppy language: 1. Mind your grammar You don't have to be a grammarian to follow basic grammar ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - Decentralized Organization Structures Empower and Energize - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction." — E. F. Schumacher, 20th century German economist and conservationist The evidence is clear and overwhelming. Centralized, hierarchical ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Deepening Our Discipline - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"The bedrock of character is self-discipline; the virtuous life, as philosophers since Aristotle have observed, is based on self-control. A related keystone of character is being able to motivate and guide oneself, whether in doing homework, finishing a job, or getting up in the morning. And, as ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Definition: Business Management Skill - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisLeadership is back in fashion. Of course, it never truly disappears from the front line of management. But when the Harvard Business Review devotes a whole issue to the subject, it’s clear that leadership has passed into the conspicuous phase of its attention cycle. That isn’t surprising. The ...
Views: 5954(1 vote) - Definition: Management Development - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisManagement Development is best described as the process from which managers learn and improve their skills not only to benefit themselves but also their employing organisations.[1] In organisational development (OD), the effectiveness of management is recognised as one of the determinants of ...
Views: 11460(2 votes) - Develop the Minimum Core Offering to Reduce Costs Per Unit by 96 Percent - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellWe consider an older concept in this article, one that has often been applied to cost-reduction thinking: zero-based analysis. You may know this concept as "zero-based costing." Zero-based analysis reverses the usual way of thinking in which many people start by looking at how to remove costs ...
Views: 1616(3 votes) - Developing Your Innovative Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Barry Robertsby Barry Roberts During last night's State of the Union Address, President Obama said, "Innovation doesn't just change our lives, it is how we make our living." Innovation in today's marketplace is vital for success. This is something I believe in, something I teach and speak about. With ...
Views: 2054(2 votes) - Disarming the Dangerous - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierMalcontents...every company has them and they are costly to have around. In spite of this, many companies are reluctant to get rid of their troublesome employees. Some malcontents manage to create the perception of having value because they are long time employees and know many important things. ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - Do Your Employees Need Customer Service Training? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2004 from Jan JasperIf you go to the doctor with a headache, do you demand a particular treatment before she examines you? Of course not! Well then, why do managers send their employees for customer service training -- before they know what the problem is? Another common mistake is to bring in a motivational ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Does Hiring a Virtual Assistant Save Money? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Denise GriffittsCan you really save money by hiring a virtual assistant? According to virtual assistants’ websites, the answer is a resounding yes. As a matter of fact, money-saving is usually listed as one of the most important benefits of working with a VA. Check out a virtual assistant’s website and ...
Views: 2651(3 votes) - Does Integrity Reside In Your Business? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“Integrity is not a 90 percent thing, not a 95 percent thing; either you have it or you don’t.” - Peter Scotese Opening up the newspaper or turning on the news can be a really scary act these days, which is why I don’t recommend doing either of these activities on a regular basis. It seems as ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Drama Hampers Productivity and Damages Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Marlene ChismDrama seems to be everywhere. No matter how many technological advances are created to save time or make life convenient, no one seems to have enough time and everyone is stressed to the limit. Drama prevents you from being all that you can be, hampers productivity, drains your energy and takes ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Duties and Responsibilities of an Operations Manager - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2019 from Jaclyn TengOperations management is a crucial job in every business, it holds the responsibility of handling and controlling the business operations for business growth. For that task, the operations manager is hired to take care of the entire operations and bring them on track for higher ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - Effective Delegation: The Secret Tool for Growth - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Michael BeckEffective delegation can be a springboard that launches your success to new heights. Successful people master delegation, while mediocre performers desperately hang on to tasks which are important but better left to administrative experts. Over the years, I’ve found that often people ...
Views: 1103(3 votes) - Effective Interviews Are The Key To Recruiting The Right Candidates - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Denise DemaMany business owners and hiring managers spend a lot of time interviewing, hiring and training new employees. It appears to be easy to pick the right person for the job when candidates give you all the right answers to your questions and score well on tests given in the process. Often times ...
Views: 1683(6 votes) - Empowerment Through Passion and Commitment - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"You can buy a man's time; you can buy his physical presence at a given place; you can even buy a measured number of his skilled muscular motions per hour. But you cannot buy enthusiasm...you cannot buy loyalty... you cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds, or souls. You must earn these." — ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Ending March Madness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickIt’s amazing the difference a little four letter word can make. The right four letter word. Larry had a situation to tackle. We brainstormed all the possible approaches, weighed the pros and cons, reviewed a cost/benefit analysis and then Larry chose his path. Next he made an action plan and ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Event Management -We are ready to take the Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from amit kumarEvent management is essentially an amalgamation between the project management and marketing. The event marketing and management company has multiple roles to play and almost every role is directly or indirectly related to the event marketing. Events, irrespective of whether they are corporate ...
Views: 992(2 votes) - Event Planners: the Best Option for Corporate Functions - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from George PetersonAre you thinking about setting up a business event or function? Then it would be best that you take the experts’ advice and employ the help of experts as well. For this reason, what you need to think about is the fact that it will help you maintain the image of the company and at the same time ...
Views: 912(2 votes) - Fast-Expanding Exponential Cost Reductions - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article describes a new concept for creating and implementing 96 percent cost reductions: fast-expanding exponential solutions. This is a subject I'm very excited about, and I hope you will share my enthusiasm for and interest in this process. When I was a youngster, controlled atomic ...
Views: 1531(3 votes) - Financial Management Habits to Keep You from Debt - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertIf you want to stay out of debt, all you need to do is to practice some financial management skills. The bottom line of managing your finances is to help you live within your means. Given the debts being acquired left and right, this is a necessary lifestyle to have. But the question is, what ...
Views: 1854(2 votes) - Finding Pitfalls in Your Small Business and Turning Them Into Profits. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonWhen asked how to increase profits, most small business owners will readily answer with “increase sales.” I definitely agree. There is nothing like enjoying a healthy top line. And yet, while working feverishly on that goal, there are many owners who have not yet discovered the hidden profits ...
Views: 1250(4 votes) - Forget Balance: Work, Life, and the Surprising Secrets of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from lisa mcleodWork/life balance is a crock. The elusive goal of balance keeps us teetering on a tightrope of insanity as we frantically juggle the plates of our compartmentalized lives. Balance may be the big buzzword in corporate America, but parceling yourself out in the quest for perfect balance ...
Views: 922(3 votes) - Global Time Zone Support Field Services Management Software - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Adroit Valuation Aashna Aneja AnejaField Force Tracker is web based with to access mobility field service management software that manages scheduling and dispatching for every aspect of your field jobs service business. We provide real tracking for employee job scheduling and client information, through to inventory and billing ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - Guidelines for Allocating Scarce Resources - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Pat LynchScarce resources are a fact of business life. In the wake of devastating budget cuts, furloughs, and/or layoffs, however, “normal” levels of scarcity have been exacerbated. The question for many organizations has become, “How do we move forward from here most effectively?” When asked to help ...
Views: 1355(3 votes) - Handling Conflict at work - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marielena SabatierMarielena Sabatier is the CEO and founder of Inspiring Potential www.inspiring-potential.com, a UK company that helps people achieve their full potential in the workplace through executive coaching and leadership and development training. According to a report in 2008 from the Chartered ...
Views: 1540(3 votes) - Health and Productivity Management as an American Corporate Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Paul CantwellBy: Paul Cantwell – President of HealthCorp Solutions Employers have a significant opportunity to impact their bottom line as well as the health of Americans. Studies clearly show that demand is driving health care cost at an upward trend with no end in sight. It is up to employers to drive ...
Views: 1138(2 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) - Here Is What I See - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Donald MitchellEach individual's perceptions of what's happening and why are unique. Never assume that others share your perspective unless you tell them what your perceptions are. This article contains seven rules for better communications and increased mutual understanding. It's natural to assume that ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Here Is What I See - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Donald MitchellEach individual's perceptions of what's happening and why are unique. Never assume that others share your perspective unless you tell them what your perceptions are. This article contains seven rules for better communications and increased mutual understanding. It's natural to assume that ...
Views: 1499(2 votes) - Here’s Quick Way to Get Knowledge About Channel Intelligence - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from johsen mikeWhat is Channel Intelligence? The sales and marketing in today’s competitive environment has thrown myriad challenges to the corporate world. How to maximize sales, while keeping the costs low? How to deliver quality products, without compromising on the costs and expectations of the ...
Views: 966(2 votes) - Hiring to Sustain Growth in Your Women-Owned Business – 2 Things to Look for When Hiring - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Tony KubicaWomen today continue to push to the forefront of small business. In fact, according to an article shown on AllBusiness.com, women-owned businesses make up one of the most dynamic sectors of the new national economy, with the majority of them growing at nearly twice the rate as other companies. ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Hit the Prospects Hot Buttons to Close More Sales - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Geoff FickeAt the conclusion of every sales presentation the salesman will have achieved one of three results: a sale is made, a sale is lost or valuable information is gleaned that can result in building a relationship. The third result can be called identifying the “hot button”. Obviously, the purpose of ...
Views: 5501(3 votes) - Honing your leadership skills for project management - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from michelle symondsIf you’re an appointed leader it’s a full-time job - not one which you can opt out of when the going gets tough. Team workers and bosses look to you for support and results and, having mentioned the difficult times, it’s a fact that great leadership not only emerges but comes into its own within ...
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