Still More Problem-Solving Success Tips (13 Jun 2006) The ability to solve complicated problems quickly is more important than ever in today's tough economy. This article is one of a series: tips and reminders that will help you solve messy problems quickly and easily.
The Passive, Inwardly Focused Organization (13 Jun 2006) Dr. Mike Beitler attacks the myth of the "happy employee." He explains why having a passive, inwardly focused organization that worries more about employees than customers is so dangerous. This article is based on an issue of Mike's newsletter, "Strategies and Tools for Greater Effectiveness."
Risk Management (13 Jun 2006) Risk management is an important element in managing your business. You have a wonderful plan for your business, so you want to protect it against risks.
Tips for Performance Reviews (13 Jun 2006) If you employ people in your business, you're going to be faced with a number of tricky management issues - dealing with tardiness, sick leave, and keeping your staff motivated.
5 Hot Job Negotiations Tips! (13 Jun 2006) Most employers expect you to negotiate a job offer. If you don't do it like a pro you can leave thousands on the table untouched!
A Guide To Performance Management (13 Jun 2006) Nowadays, great significance is being given to Performance Management, as companies incorporate them in their effective management strategies. However, a lot of people find this process a complicated one, mostly because of the many options that it offers - on the organization, a specific department/branch, a product or service, and employees, among others.
Supply Chain Management 101 (13 Jun 2006) Answering the question of what Supply Chain Management is, is as simple as breaking down the phrase into its component parts. Supplies are those inputs that a company relies upon to produce the product that will ultimately reach its customers.
Why Soft Skills? (13 Jun 2006) "Soft skills are the key to providing workers with the core skills in communication, team work, leadership; personal effectiveness skills required to leverage one's individual strengths."
Build Rapport Fast! - Eight Easy Steps (13 Jun 2006) Build rapport fast, to instantly create excellent relationships for your business success. In this article you will find eight easy skills to get your relationship building skills off to a great start!
Recycling, Reverse Logistics and…..Candy (13 Jun 2006) Is it logical that the producers continuously purchase corrugated boxes and shops throw them away? This is not just a waste of the earth's finite resources - it is also a waste of money for everyone apart from the box producer.
Successful Business Decision Making (13 Jun 2006) Some people make decisions without any difficulty, while others struggle. Are you having trouble making a decision? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the choices you have, and aren't sure how to pick just one? No matter how big or small those decisions might be, here's how you can make good, strategic decisions.
Saying No Gracefully to Customers and Colleagues (13 Jun 2006) Whether you are saying no to a colleague asking you to do something, or saying no to a potential client that you really don't want to have, the ability to say no gracefully is a key skill when you are in business as a solo entrepreneur. Here are four quick steps to learning this skill.
Six Honest Business Friends - They Guide Me In All I Do (13 Jun 2006) Rudyard Kipling's "Six Honest Serving-Men" - What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who - updated with the six most powerful
business acronyms of all time.
Getting Information From Prospects (13 Jun 2006) You're at a networking function and you've made that all-important contact. You want to get help from this individual but you know that you need to start working on building a relationship with them first. How do you do that?
Let the Intern Do It - Affordable Help for Your Business (13 Jun 2006) Do you have more projects than time? Help might be as close as your nearest college. Many have intern programs, where students complete tasks for businesses as part of their studies.
How to do SWOT Analysis for your Business (13 Jun 2006) SWOT analysis is needed for all business to understand how to improve their business. Our Article will provide tools and methodology for improving your Business by SWOT analysis.
Guidelines For Conducting A Good Meeting (13 Jun 2006) Most people hate to attend meetings because they don't accomplish what they are set out to achieve. With this checklist, your carefully planned meeting will complete its objective.
Top 10 Things NOT To Tell Angel and VC Investors (13 Jun 2006) Most entrepreneurs greatly underestimate the difficultly and time required to succeed at raising outside capital. They also underestimate the opportunity cost to their business while they are "away" focusing on something else. You only want to raise outside capital, if you really NEED to have capital to grow. I am recommending to many CEOs I coach and mentor today that because it is so difficult to raise money today, and valuations are not great, it would be a far superior alternative to spend the same amount of time selling, or adding value to your business in other ways, than to spend six to twelve months chasing investors...
