How to Get Ahead in Business with Simple Mind Techniques

October 3, 2015

Power and Influence
Who says only CEO has all the power to influence people? In any organizations even those at the bottom of the rung can exert considerable influence as long as you know the right people and have right techniques. Simple strategies can help you get others do whatever you want them to do without having them even realize it. No, these are not dark arks intended to harm someone, but are psychological methods you can use to your advantage.

Want to be more successful at work and life? Then here is what Steve Liefschultz suggests you do.

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4 Tips for Succeeding in Business

October 2, 2015

Business Success
Let’s face it! Starting and running a small business is inherently risky. Number of things could go wrong at any point – you may run out of cash, another large competitor could move in your space, customers may not like your new product. The list can go on and on. According to SBA show that only 50% of new businesses survive 5 years or more. And yet, every year large number of entrepreneurs jumps in to try their luck. You do not have to be one of those 50% businesses that fall in the failure category. With proper planning and execution you can succeed in building a lasting business. Here are just a few ways to increase your odds of securing fame and fortune in the business world.

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Safety on the Job – Importance of Small Business Safety Checklists

October 1, 2015

Safety
Running a small business can be an exciting venture as profits begin to grow and new employees are added to the payroll. However, one thing that many small business owners often overlook is that with growth come additional risks. Safety procedures for a handful of employees can be totally different than when there are twenty or thirty people milling about at their duties. From the front end where visitors and clients are received to shipping and receiving in the back end, there are safety procedures which should be in place in order to prevent an unfortunate accident.

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Start Your New Business the Easy Way with These Tips

September 23, 2015

Key to Success
Most people would agree that starting a new business can be a big challenge. In addition to usual challenge of finding an idea and coming up with a plan to execute it there is so much paperwork to complete it might take weeks to get things moving. Do not despair! There are number of strategies and tools you can use to speed up the process. You don’t need to worry about the paper work at this stage. You should be more concerned with dreaming up creative ideas that will help you to make a profit. With that in mind, you just need to use some of the tips listed below. They will likely make your life easier and give you a good head start on the path to success.

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4 Proven Tips to Increase Productivity in Your Company

September 22, 2015

Productivity
Opportunities for small businesses have never been greater. However, business success is only possible when the company is productive. If yours isn’t as efficient as it could be, then now is the time for change. Thankfully, there are plenty of resources to increase workflow throughout your company. As a great business owner, your job is to locate the ones that are right for you. Not to worry, we’re here to help with these four suggestions. They might not all be right for everyone, but they should at least open your eyes to finding new opportunities. If any of the items are suitable, employ them now, and you’ll soon see vast improvements.

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Infographic – Why You should Hire more Women in Executive Ranks

September 21, 2015

Marissa Mayer
Women run 30% of the world’s businesses, but make up only 5% of the executives at large corporations. Research proves that corporations see financial benefits when they have larger population of female executives. Women are considered as being more honest and ethical. They also provide fair pay and benefits as well as pay more attention to mentoring employees all of which lead to higher employee engagement and greater growth. Here is an Infographic that provides insights into female run corporations along with benefits they provide.

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Zen and the Art of Losing a Customer – Lessons from Avis Car Rental

September 20, 2015

Avis
Your front line employees who interface with customers regularly can make or break your business. These are the people in the call center providing help and answers to customers as well as calming them down when they call with complaints. They are also the ones working at front desk who direct customers properly and guide them through paper work, etc. When this employee is a manager with an authority the stakes are multiplied. At least with the employee the customer has hope to take the complaint to the manager, but when the buck stops at the manager and when the customer has lost all hopes of getting problem resolved you can be sure to lose him for life!

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3 Ways to Save Money When Doing Business Overseas

September 3, 2015

International Travel
International expansion is one way to grow business for many small business owners. After all, there is large untapped potential in countries such as India and China with their growing middle class population. These people are earning significant disposable income is are ready to use it on items imported from developed countries.

International expansion, however, comes with its own risks and stress. It is neither comfortable nor cheap to travel internationally – a necessity when you are trying to find partners, customers or vendors in those countries. You have to deal with significant expenses for airfare, hotels and other travel necessities. Dealing with jet lag and the unknown hassle of foreign countries adds to the headaches. The three tips provided below can to some extent alleviate your concerns about cost of international travel.

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Importance of Groundwork when Opening a New Business Outlet

September 2, 2015

Business
While the UK economy may have grown at a rate 0.7% during the second quarter of 2015, the level of sentiment that existed after the Conservatives landslide victory has dissipated somewhat. With a potential collapse in the Chinese economy and issues surrounding Britain’s future relationship with Europe, it is crucial that businesses remain vigilant and pay attention to even minute details if they are to succeed in 2015 and beyond.

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A Fresh Approach to Equipment Training to Manage Risk

August 30, 2015

Equipment Training
Any person who is required to use equipment at the workplace needs to receive an adequate level of training in order to comply with health and safety requirements.

There are several ways by which your business can approach your training needs to meet certain minimum standards. You can either take the view that the bare minimum to meet legislation will suffice, or hopefully, you will take a fresher approach to equipment training and seek to empower employees with the skills and knowledge that will help them to develop a greater level of competence.

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