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- Managing Cash Flow for Small Businesses - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Tony HarringtonMaintaining good cash flow is vital for any small businesses. To really understand its role, think of cash on hand as s small business’ vital fluids—the more cash on hand it has, the more ‘liquid’ a small business becomes. A favorable liquidity level means the business is able to settle the ...
Views: 606 - Favoritism Creates Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Marlene ChismConflict in the workplace can be caused by a boss playing favorites. I often compare the boss-employee relationship to the parent-child relationship. We all want our bosses to be fair. So let me talk about what drives the perception of fairness...because sometimes it’s really just a perception ...
Views: 5711 - Medical transcription: Billing methods and line count methodology. - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Renee KellyWhen it comes to outsourcing medical transcription needs, there are many factors to be considered. A healthcare facility needs to analyze what it exactly hopes to gain from outsourcing and then has to evaluate a medical transcription service provider on the basis of these criteria. But one ...
Views: 1305 - Excellent Tips for Interviewing Your Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyLet’s face it, nobody can do it all! For today’s business owner to be truly successful, you need to be able to outsource some of the administrative, or non-revenue generating tasks (and many times some of the revenue generating ones) so that you can focus on your core business. While the thought ...
Views: 1267 - Mastermind Your Way to Small Business Success - Part 2 - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Lisa MininniWhen you engage in a coordination of knowledge from people who are united in achieving a defined goal, the outcome can be so powerful and riveting. I’ve been a part of and have facilitated many Masterminds over the years. After just one year in one of my Mastermind programs, one of my clients ...
Views: 3573(3 votes) - Safety Training To Ensure Health - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from John MarcovaHealth and Safety is the area which relating to the health, welfare and the safety of the working people. To maintain a safe work place is the goal of this program. Their main aim is to promote and maintain the highest form of physical, mental and social betterment of all the workers. In a ...
Views: 694 - Risk Management Policy - Proactive Framework - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Christopher SheppardRisk exists in the operations and decisions of almost all organizations. Organizations of all shapes and sizes can benefit from undertaking systematic risk management processes, including governments, professional associations, and charities. This Hub will focus on profit-driven businesses and ...
Views: 897 - The Right Skills for Managing Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Tony HarringtonPoor management is one of the many reasons why most small businesses fail. Regardless of what form it takes, this problem eventually leads to the untimely death of a small business. Fortunately, poor management largely remains an issue that can be addressed by applying something which is common ...
Views: 1130 - Clients Make Profit – CRM Systems Make Clients - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Pushelist MasurovEvery company needs their clients to make profit and respectively to survive. To have clients you will have to give them what they want – quality products and good service. It is not needed too much to please the needs of the clients but if you have a tool that will help you do it easily then ...
Views: 792 - The Importance of Management Works And Company Registration - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Jim CaryThe small business enterprises are always very active in the business arena and many of those small business companies managed to make a frog leap and reached on top and dealt with their management works so efficiently that made them sustain on their higher position and consolidated it with the ...
Views: 517 - Make 2012 the Year You Actually Realize Your Resolutions! - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from David KaiserThese techniques will help with any goal, from losing weight to pursuing a promotion to starting your own business. 1. First, write out your resolution here. Make it as specific as you can (i.e., “lose ten pounds by May 31” instead of “get in shape this year”). Just writing your goal down ...
Views: 846 - THE NEW ART OF INTERVIEWING - The Attitude of Discernment - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from William MillerEffective hiring depends upon effective interviewers – people who know what they’re doing and who approach the interview with a sense of importance and humility. A humble attitude is crucial for discernment and good judgment. The best example I can give you illustrating the right attitude for ...
Views: 1407 - Everbright Transfer - Leading Investment Ideas of the Year - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Everbright TransferHaving an economic climate still on the healing condition along with substantial lack of employment, it's crucial to create ideal investment options for an individual and his household. The best approach combines coping with the risk even though investing to make sure you acquire substantial ...
Views: 611 - Design a Dynamic Financial System - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Hugh StewartAn important principle behind a dynamic financial system is tracking the money. Personally and in business, track the money. The better the tracking methods, the more accountability and the better records will be on hand to justify a stronger sale price on your business, if that is an ...
Views: 1434 - How to get payment from clients - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Helen DowlingAlthough you might not think that getting payments from clients is anything to do with marketing, I would completely disagree. Because I think that there is nothing more demoralising that celebrating getting a new client and then finding that they do not pay. It can make you feel very low and be ...
Views: 933 - Get Focused in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Sydni Craig-HartDo you feel like you're working all of the time and struggling to get your tasks done? When you're unproductive and disorganized, you'll get further and further behind on your goals and feel even more overwhelmed. It's common feeling but fortunately, there's an easy fix. Being an entrepreneur ...
Views: 683 - Branding Yourself in the Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Jane CranstonExecutive coaching clients wanting to enhance their role and impact in their current workplace continuously ask me, “How do I get greater recognition?” “Make sure my boss doesn’t get all of the credit?” “What’s the best way to be found by potential employers and thought leaders in my field?” My ...
Views: 1747 - Time Mastery - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Liz UramIf you could reduce your staff’s wasted time by just five minutes every hour, productivity would jump 8.3 percent. Efficiency levels would also rise as staff members began to devote more time to completing critical tasks. The advantages of efficient time management go beyond squeezing more ...
Views: 1405 - Isn't My Business Too Small To Worry About Financial Statements? - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Paul MonaxA common theme from some of the reading and training that I have done over the past few years is that if you think small in your business and life too for that matter, then that will become your reality. Those thought patterns of "smallness" will be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and you and ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Married Couples Can Be Successful Business Partners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanSalad was flying in one direction while spaghetti went another. Voices were getting louder and louder as a hard-crust roll came in contact with a right cheek. Sounds like a college fraternity, doesn’t it? Would you believe it was a middle-aged couple who were also business partners? What ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - The Many Causes Of Think Errors - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Loubser van ZylThink errors. We all make them and consequences can be serious, yet it's something that rarely receives the attention it deserves. We accept it as a fact of life that people are trying to make as few mistakes as possible when they try to achieve. But strangely only little attention is paid to ...
Views: 574 - Be In Charge Of Your Thinking And Achieve More - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Loubser van ZylAre you a leader? Are you ambitious? If you are in charge of your thinking, you will achieve more. Success is not a matter or money. It's a matter of understanding the think process. “As man thinketh in his heart, so is he", the Bible says. In other words, the power to think is within each ...
Views: 468 - Leadership Traps: Communication Without Communicating - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Gil Pizano Depending upon where you're from, or what generation you are part of, your view of what a leader should and should not be will vary. There are those who say changing times call for changes in leadership styles. While that may be true for some areas of leadership, many basic characteristics of ...
Views: 1728(4 votes) - Knowledge Management and How to Use it - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonKnowledge management (KM) is about recognizing useful information that exists within a company and making it accessible to others so they can either use the existing information or add information of their own. Every organization creates and uses information that is specific to their own area of ...
Views: 1576 - Improving Workplace Performance through Incentive Programs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Alan HaywardDuring the Great Depression, improving workplace performance was a non-issue for managers; workers were largely motivated by self-preservation and survival, well aware that a line of unemployed was waiting at the door, ready to take over if they failed to perform. Fast-forward 80 years, and the ...
Views: 705 - Speed Reading Tips - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIMost of us want to have some special skills to stay ahead from our competitors at the work place or business domain. In today’s competitive environment, speed reading skills are one of the most useful skills that one can use as an added advantage in his/her career. It is an art of absorbing ...
Views: 908 - Leadership in the Workplace: Creating a New Vision for Others - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Marlene ChismStrong leadership in the workplace often means helping your employees create a vision for themselves, which in turn will increase cooperation and teamwork. Each year I set goals and intentions. This year one of my intentions was "Give me the eyes to see."I know that what I see with my physical ...
Views: 2060 - Import Export Manager Cover Letter - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasThe following Import Export Manager Cover Letter was created by myself. Together with my personal resume, it had been sent to the import export and international trade related companies in Greater Boston areas, during 2002 and 2003. It is my sincerely hope that you can get help from this import ...
Views: 5733 - How to Develop Listening Skills - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Liz UramWhat does it mean to listen effectively? It means that you are in the moment and open to the message that is coming your way. When you are listening effectively you are receiving, interpreting, and responding appropriately to the message that is being given. The type of response required, or ...
Views: 3135 - Complexity: The Execution Challenge You Don't See - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from James MurphyWhen you think of the word 'complex', do you ever think about what it has to do with project execution? Ask a management consulting firm to define 'complex' and you'll get a response like "well, it's a concept that can affect your life, your family, your team and your organization." That's ...
Views: 879 - Who is Going to Make My Local Company Thrive on the Internet? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Cassandra WitEveryone wants the internet to make them rich. Making money from the internet is all about driving traffic. The more who visit your site, the more opportunities to capture a lead or even a sale. Choosing who is the best to person or firm to make your internet site drive bundles of new business ...
Views: 835(3 votes) - Most Vital Employee Selection Process - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from resume parserEmployee selection is nothing but selecting right personnel for right job. The organizational requirements are matched with the experience, skills and qualifications of applicants. To get effective selection, the matching needs effective. The best candidates can offer quality performance to the ...
Views: 791 - Recognition Awards: Ideas to Keep Encouraged - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Jimmy JohnsonYou simply don’t hold the energy to prove which you deserve it. Think it or not, this can be single in the largest problems you may encounter towards your self. Establishing a goal is not the one point it takes to maneuver ahead. You might have to possess the psychological strength to push by ...
Views: 488 - HIRING AND THINGS THAT SCREW UP INTERVIEWS - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from William MillerA company’s hiring process has everything to do with employee turnover – especially early turnover. Bad hires don’t last - - they leave or are asked to leave. They choose to leave when they don’t like the job, the company, or the people. In this case a bad hire “fires” you and your company. ...
Views: 1091 - Strategies for Successful ERP Change Management - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Jhon NapierEnterprise Resource Planning implementation is more about the processes and people than it is about the technology. One needs to develop and sustain long term organizational changes to obtain improvement in business. A successful ERP change management will involve proactively dealing with the ...
Views: 614 - How Does Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing ( CATI ) Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Prince PulicalHow Does Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing ( CATI ) Work As technology has evolved over the years, it has played an imperative role in various spheres of business communication. An interview is a very important part of human resource development activity and the entire communication ...
Views: 2271 - Understand About The Employee Scheduling Software - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Naomi WestThere are several different aspects to a establishment. That's why many people might fail when they attempt to open their own. They do not have the ability to understand the correct tools to possess and how to supervise the people that are working for them. One of the easier things that any ...
Views: 531 - Mortgage Refinancing Experience - Atlantic International Partnership Funding Group - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Atlantic InternationalWhile applying for mortgage refinancing, I asked the loan officer for credit score wisdom based on her experience. I knew most of the advice but I found some of her comments interesting so I’ll post the collection of advice, tips, and cautions. AIFG commits to offering a comprehensive menu of ...
Views: 468 - Atlantic International Partnership Funding Group: Mortgage Purchasing and Refinancing Tips - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Atlantic InternationalAll mortgages or mortgage lenders are not created equal. There are so many factors to consider when looking for a mortgage like rate, closing costs, points, fees and what type of program best fits your need. AIFG has established a unique and innovative concept in the mortgage industry ...
Views: 458 - Achieve Time Saving by Delegating Some of Your Work - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadThis article shows how delegating some of your work can produce substantial time saving results. By having others do the grunt work, you are free to use your valuable time for more important matters. For example, you could determine how to grow your company and then let others do most of the ...
Views: 1520 - Being the Boss - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Carrie StackBeing the Boss, Being the Best Three Tips for Success! Carrie Stack, M.Ed. Founder, Say Yes Institute Trainer/Coach Everyone wants to be an amazing boss, yet so few are. Why is that? You can ask group after group about a boss that had the “It” factor and they can easily identify what ...
Views: 1192 - 8 Tips for Getting a Stalled Project Moving Again - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from David KaiserIf you are reading this, I assume you have a stalled project and you want to get it moving again. Here are some tools you can try, developed over the course of my work with hundreds of clients. Review them all, and then try one. If that works, great, you’re going! If not, ask yourself what you ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - How to Hold an Ineffective Meeting - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sue BeckerWhether you work for pay, do volunteer work, or manage a household, meetings are a fact of life; unfortunately, they’re often an extremely ineffective fact of life. There are meetings for the business, social and volunteer organizations to which you belong; meetings at work; meetings with ...
Views: 1196 - How Do I Know My Home Based Telemarketing Services is doing its Job? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Adam FridmanTelemarketing companies have now embarked to the trend of hiring home based appointment setter. Debates on the advantages and disadvantages of this unique approach have been discussed here and there. But the most practical question that all business owners should ask is: How do I know my home ...
Views: 597 - Drupal: The Future of Web development - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Eric JohnsonThe popularity of Drupal is on the rise, with more and more people showing a high degree of interest in Drupal solutions and Drupal developers. Huge number of developers and programmers also prefer using this open source CMS over others. Drupal solutions, be it Drupal social media development ...
Views: 529 - Why Hire a Personal Service Assistant - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Roxie LeiterThe ability to properly delegate tasks is a common characteristic among successful entrepreneurs and CEOs everywhere. They hire assistants to help them accomplish their daily tasks and responsibilities. They entrust tasks such as schedule management to their personal service assistants. For ...
Views: 582 - An Employer’s Guide to Success: Employees First, Customers Second - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Robert BoroffOne of the biggest concerns for every employer is deciding who gets higher priority – the employee or the customer. Some employers believe that if the employees are given higher priority, business will be lost as less attention will be given to customers. Others believe if customers are given ...
Views: 1212 - Adopt a People-Centric Approach to Improve Customer Satisfaction and Profitability - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Tony KubicaDoes a leader need to be the smartest person in the company to achieve growth and customer satisfaction? No. In fact, being the smartest person in the company can actually impede growth. Some leaders just can't get over "themselves." Yet unfortunately when you suggest that they could be the ...
Views: 1151 - 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 ...
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