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Is your company producing bad profits? Author : Janet L. Boulter   Posted : 01/10/2008 First question: Is your company producing bad profits? Second Question: Do bad profits really exist for my company to produce? If something exists than we have come to learn – that the opposite of that thing must exist. So if you understand there is more to profitability than just making money you can then create ...    10 Commitments to Profitability Author : Janet Boulter   Posted : 10/30/2007 ˇ§10 Commitments to Profitabilityˇ¨ By: Janet Boulter Commitment isn't as popular today as instant success. But without commitment, short-term success isnˇ¦t guaranteed, and without commitment, long-term success is impossible. To accomplish your goals while building value in your organization there must be a c...    The world of big business Author : Kristen Aaron Smith   Posted : 08/27/2006 Maecenas feugiat, massa vitae viverra consectetuer, dui diam blandit neque, eu condimentum diam erat tincidunt lacus. Donec ornare, leo vel sagittis vestibulum, leo enim ornare mi, sit amet euismod leo eros sollicitudin tellus. Proin sagittis, ante eu sagittis lobortis, massa augue eleifend eros, sit amet vulputate ped...    Energize Your Company With a Team Author : Richard G. Ligus   Posted : 03/08/2006 Use high involvement techniques to develop a new powerful strategic direction! Build a vision to drive down cycle times in the workplace. Reduce overhead and costs. Focus on your customers in a new cohesive environment. Improve quality in the working environment and win back market share. Use team based approaches to e...    Do You Have A Survival Strategy? Author : Michael Harrison   Posted : 03/08/2006 How Avian Flu could threaten Your Business Is avian flu a threat to your business? Today we went for our annual flu jabs and while not normally bothered about such things I did feel it was a bit more necessary this year. The avian flu threat is apparently causing governments so much concern that I am a little ...    How To Get Things Done: A Guide To Strategic Planning Author : Paul Lemberg   Posted : 03/08/2006 A step-by-step program for creating a strategic plan and tactical plan guaranteed to help you get more of what you want done. You are pursuing a strategy en route to your vision. Whether it is revolutionary or evolutionary does not matter. You are on the road, committedly driving your business in a direction of your...

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Treat Them Right And They Keep Coming Back Author : Stuart Lockley   Posted : 03/09/2006 It has taken me many years to learn a simple lesson. There are very few things in life that we are able to directly change. We cannot change our colleagues, the Government, the weather or our customers. We cannot change our spouses or our children. If we wish to influence any of those things we must begin by changing o...    Direct Mail Marketing and the Golden Glimpse: How to Get Your Offer Noticed Author : B.R. Cornett   Posted : 03/09/2006 In direct mail marketing, you have what I like to call the "golden glimpse" -- that moment, however brief, when your prospect pulls your direct mail piece from the mailbox and actually pays attention to it. This is an advantage not enjoyed by other marketing media. You can ignore a radio commercial and a magazine ad...    The Three Most Powerful Strategies Ever Created for Selling Your Services Author : Allan J. Katz   Posted : 03/09/2006 Consistent Marketing Even in this age of electronic commerce, direct marketing is the only advertising medium, which continues to outpace both print and broadcast in sales. That's because it still works! However, very few companies know how to use direct mail effectively. According to Murray Raphel, author of...    Direct Mail PR: Introducing the Postcard Release Author : Brandon Cornett   Posted : 03/09/2006 Ever thought of sending a press release in postcard format? Sure, it's unconventional. But it can also be effective, provided you follow a few "rules." The point here is not to replace your standard press release channels. Keep those! The point is to try and monetize your news, affordably, by using direct mail postc...    Franchisees Should Ask Their Franchisors About Becoming a Regional Team Manager Author : Lance Winslow   Posted : 03/09/2006 If you own a franchise system and wish to do more and your franchise company is nationwide but relatively small in size; for instance under 200 franchised outlets, you might be able to help your franchisor with expansion. This can provide you with opportunity and could become lucrative for you if you work hard at it. ...    The Formula The Guru's Use To Market Online Author : Matthew Keith   Posted : 03/08/2006 You see it in action every day, but have you ever taken a moment to pay attention to what todays online marketing "guru's" are doing, rather than just what they're saying? If you have, then you should be having no problems making money online, because the best way to become successful is by copying what other succes...

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How Change Mismanagement Created An Industry Author : Steve Martinez   Posted : 03/08/2006 Are you an expert at sales tormenting? Before you answer this question, let’s define what the objective of tormenting might be. When I think of tormenting, what comes to mind is a series of small actions that when added up, break down the opposition so they award us what we want. While this might seem cruel and unusual...    Get Them Nodding Because You Need a Sale Author : Don Doman   Posted : 03/08/2006 If you want someone to nod yes, all you have to do is nod yes at them. This works if you are speaking to a group, or just telling a joke to a couple of friends. It's most affective, however when you are making a sales pitch. The old standard policy in sales is to get the customer to say yes and to keep saying yes un...    Can't Afford to Make More Sales? Author : Marco Terry   Posted : 03/08/2006 There is nothing more frustrating for a sales manager or business owner than not being able to afford to make a new sale. Meaning, the opportunity is there for the taking, the purchase order is there, if only you had the necessary funds to pay your suppliers. If only you could deliver! Meeting supplier payment deman...    Managing Your Prospects: Funnel Management as a Critical Component to Your Success Author : Marvin Himel   Posted : 03/08/2006 Bob Fitzpatrick was one of the most intense managers I have ever met. When he hired me at Lanier, he interviewed me from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. After the interview I went home and collapsed in the bed. Three months after Bob hired me I was the number one salesperson in his Southeast Region. One day he flew into P...    Nine Hidden Dangers Of Wasting Your Time, Effort and Sanity On Nickel-and-Dime Cheapstake Buyers Author : Tom Varjan   Posted : 03/08/2006 There are some buyers out there who understand value but there are many of them who understand only price. A few years ago when I was doing a course for my Certified Management Consultant accreditation, I had some debates with one of the instructors. He kept saying that my idea about value was a delusion, and the reali...    What's on The Menu Today? Author : Hans Bool   Posted : 03/08/2006 A restaurant is good example of a “company” that is dealing with the dynamics of consumer demands. There are 545,000,000 search results (Google) for the term restaurant. Overture provides 100 different occurrences of restaurants that are most related to a location (New York, Washington, Baltimore, etc) or to a Type ...

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SOX, The Unsung Hero Author : Robert Drobish   Posted : 07/09/2008 Article Title: SOX, the unsung hero. Article Date: 01/31/2008 Author: Robert Drobish, VP Client Relations for GGS “SOX is coming, SOX is coming”. These words echo annually with every publicly traded company and every company that has public debt, often with fear, or fire, in the tone. ‘The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of...    IT Support: Areas of Responsibility With Your Clients Author : Joshua Feinberg   Posted : 03/08/2006 Many different responsibilities are included in providing IT support to your clients. In this article, you'll learn which areas need to be a part of your comprehensive services. Coordinating Telecommunications Solutions With sweet spot clients, you'll probably end up coordinating your IT support with the local te...    First Words Make (or Break) First Author : Scott Ginsberg   Posted : 03/08/2006 “Next!” “Checking in…?” “Here or To-Go?” Isn’t it frustrating when those are the first words that come out of a front line employee’s mouth? As if they didn’t want to take the time, or couldn’t care less about offering a friendly, approachable greeting to the customer. Meanwhile, the next guy waiting in line th...    Can India Retain the Reign of Offshore Outsourcing King Author : Jim John   Posted : 03/08/2006 For instance just Yesterday, company based at France, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, fifth largest IT services firm thought out world, had open a new Software Development center in Mumbai suburban area and that will accommodate 250 IT-professionals. The organizations chief said that “We are really looking forward for steppi...    Three Reasons Why a Company Might Choose to Outsource Author : Hans Bool   Posted : 03/08/2006 A normal reason why a company might choice to outsource activities or business processes is to do with focus. This is about the “idea” that outsourcing of supportive activities would streamline the organization and make it more competitive. That competition and focus are highly correlated can be demonstrated by comp...    Developing World Class Enterprise Agility: How to Manage Radical Transformation Author : Richard G. Ligus   Posted : 03/08/2006 Most of the strength of the U.S. economy has been built on capital, technology, natural resources, and information, while markets were relatively captive. It's no longer this way. Foreign competition has challenging companies more so than ever before. New ways to compete are being be devised. In response to competitive...

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Offshore Outsourcing Software Development Company India, Offshore Software Development Company India Author : Dharmesh Acharya   Posted : 07/20/2007 We provide custom web application development solutions to large established enterprise companies to small startup organization provide custom web & software programming services for following solutions:- Custom E Business & E Commerce solution CRM solutions SCM solutions Intranet Application solutions Portal solu...    Designing Your Website for the Masses Author : Jim Nesbitt   Posted : 03/08/2006 A wise man once said, “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one.” In commercial web development nothing could be more true or more profitable might be a better way to put it. In case you didn’t know, the majority of internet surfers in the United States are connecting to the internet with a dial-up modem ...    7 Characteristics Of A Great Webpage Author : Titus Hoskins   Posted : 03/08/2006 What makes for a great webpage? Wouldn't you like to know the main ingredients for creating a superior webpage? What basic elements you must have if you want a solidly designed webpage? A webpage that will stand out and be noticed by your visitors. One that will keep those visitors returning to your site, again and ...    Finding the Best Host For Your Company's Needs Author : David J. Smith   Posted : 03/08/2006 So your business has decided that it is time to make its presence felt on the internet. You have your all your information ready, and you may even have created your website and it is ready to go live on the internet. The next step is to find a web hosting provider, but how do you evaluate web hosting, and then make ...    What Do I Need To Know To Have A Website Online? Author : Bueford Copeland   Posted : 03/08/2006 With the growth of the Internet and the possibilities for increased revenue for existing businesses and opportunities to start home based businesses for business opportunity seekers, more and more individuals and businesses are looking to develop an online presence. With so many web hosting banners and advertisement...    Why Search Engine Optimization Is Important To Your Future Author : Ivan Kelly   Posted : 03/08/2006 Building your website with search engine appeal - or search engine optimization - is more art than science but experience has shown that there are some very useful guidelines. The question is, why bother? With effective optimization you'll attract free website traffic that the search engines will send you. Free traffic...

Finance Top

New Tax Incentive for Small Businesses Author : Diana Heeb Bivona   Posted : 03/03/2006 Pres. Bush recently proposed doubling the amount small firms can write off annually for spending on vehicles, computers and other big-ticket items. That would mean a potential write off of up to $200,000. It’s meant to entice U.S. small businesses to spend more, while reinvesting the tax savings back into their compan...    Is the Dow Obsolete? Author : Carl Delfeld   Posted : 03/01/2006 In 2005, American investors set a new record with net purchases of foreign stocks of more than $110 billion. American investors' home bias is waning, research shows that foreign shares represent about 16% of the average portfolio and many financial advisors are now recommending that their clients allocate 10%-30% of th...    Hidden Stock Market Riches In Your Mind! Author : Dr. Scott Brown, Ph.D   Posted : 03/01/2006 Do you know what creative courage is? It is the internal psychological power to ignore everything outside your own mind to come to your own senses in what you want to believe. The alternative is to accept the junk being continually shoved down your throat by society as reported to you by your five senses. Many peopl...    After Filing Bankruptcy: Qualifying for Credit and Loans Author : R. Lawrence Anderson   Posted : 02/27/2006 After filing bankruptcy, is it difficult to qualify for credit and loans? While much will depend on your specific situation (credit score, income, age of bankruptcy, etc.), it doesn't have to be as difficult as some people make it. In After Bankruptcy Credit Solutions, I detail a three step process readers can us...    Defining Bankruptcy Author : John Mussi   Posted : 02/27/2006 Considered to be a hot topic by some and a grim reality by others, bankruptcy is a serious issue that many people around the world find themselves having to deal with. A large number of people live in fear of bankruptcy, and even more live with a number of misunderstandings and half-truths that prevent them from knowin...    Business Loans: The Perks Author : Arsha Hanif   Posted : 02/27/2006 Starting a new business may seem like a daunting task, but if one goes by proper planning and is careful to choose the right one, then it can be a cakewalk. The biggest turn off when starting a new business is the Finance but as said if planned in advance then arranging finance can be one of the easiest thing to do whe...

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The Art of Negotiating During a Job Offer Author : David Lorenzo   Posted : 03/09/2006 When someone offers you a job you need to stop telling them why you deserve it and start thinking about how to make the situation work to your advantage. When an offer is presented, for the first time in the interview process, the candidate has the power. Here is an effective protocol for receiving a job offer: Than...    Becoming a Certified Professional Accountant or CPA Author : Rebecca Game   Posted : 03/09/2006 The work of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or for the purposes of this article, a Certified Professional Accountant, requires involvement in a broad range of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities. Most positions for a Certified Professional Accountant require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in acco...    Trusting Your Business Associates Is A Better Choice Author : Dr. Gary S. Goodman   Posted : 03/09/2006 In a movie I saw a while ago, Canadians were talking on camera about their daily lives and many of them mentioned they never lock their doors at home. If you’re reading this article in one of America’s big cities, you’re probably laughing right now. It just doesn’t happen here, in the States, right? Besides the f...    How To Handle A Bad Boss Situation Author : JoAnn Hines   Posted : 03/09/2006 In our climb up the corporate ladder, sooner or later, most of us encounter a bad boss. Bosses, of course, are only human and can have bad days, money problems or family crises, just like the rest of us. Or they might be dealing with a bad boss themselves. Often, though, unfortunately, they’re just someone who’s landed...    Job and Career Advice: Your #1 Job Responsibility Author : Nick Thomas   Posted : 03/09/2006 Unless you're just about to begin your career, you're almost certainly familiar with a "job description" which consists of one or more pages listing your job title and a dozen or more of your responsibilities. Job descriptions exist because employees are very expensive, so smart hiring decisions and human resources ...    The Grump Factor Author : Laurie Brown   Posted : 03/09/2006 You are sitting at your desk, reading your email and open the latest missive from your boss. Once again the bonehead has come up with a new direction for your company. You clear your throat and ask the person next to you "Have you seen what the idiot has sent us now?." In the cafeteria you sit with your co-workers gros...

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How To Avoid Getting Into Identity Theft Trouble Author : Robert Thatcher   Posted : 02/27/2006 The credit card industry seems to be growing at an unprecedented rate. According to some statistical reports, the average American household has at least one credit card. In fact, from the total respondents in the survey, 81% of the households have at least one credit card. This goes to show that more and more peopl...    How Do You KNOW if Your Identity Has Been Stolen? Author : Eric Benefield   Posted : 02/27/2006 As our lives become more dependant on conveniences like credit cards, the Internet and other technologies we also open up doors to opportunistic thieves. These identity thieves seek to use our name, credit and money to steal and commit fraud. Victims are left fighting – sometimes for years – to overcome the debts, clea...    What Is Probate? Author : Robert Thatcher   Posted : 02/27/2006 A death in the family can be emotionally draining what with all the necessary arrangements not only for the burial of a loved one but also for the management and distribution of any property he may have left. Most people find it horrid to make a living will. However, the preparation of a last will and testament whi...    Don't Fall For The Latest Internet Identity Theft Scam Author : Tim Knox   Posted : 02/27/2006 Q: I use PayPal to accept credit cards for my online collectibles business. I recently received an email that my PayPal account was going to expire in five days if I didn't click a link in the email and give them my PayPal account information. Being naturally paranoid I decided not to give this information and I'm happ...    Identity Theft - Straightening Out Your Credit In The Aftermath Author : Debbie Pettitt   Posted : 02/27/2006 FBI statistics reveal that identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States, with about 1 in 5 families in the U.S. being a victim of identity theft. Identity theft is obtaining another person's personal information (e.g., name, social security number, credit card number, passport) without th...

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Get A Head Start In Negotiations Author : Eric Garner   Posted : 03/13/2006 If you want to start negotiations in a winning position, then you need to prepare like a tiger. That means you must pay attention to 7 crucial areas. 1. Check Whether You're In A Negotiating Situation. A negotiating situation exists when you are in any communication or problem-solving situation with others that can ...    Presentation Skills - The First to Know Author : J. Douglas Jefferys   Posted : 03/09/2006 To fully understand the rules that govern just how much information you can include in your presentation slides, you need to appreciate a fundamental of human nature – namely, that we have an innate desire to be The First to Know. Unfortunately, most of the presentation visuals that we see are designed with the mist...

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How to Make the User Read Your Page Author : Tyler Benson   Posted : 03/07/2006 This is what a professional copywriter should think about. Everything seems to be alright: the design is surprisingly attractive, page organization is great, the content is informative and nicely written, but time passes and no customers leave their trace at the website destined to be the main source of information abo...    Four Ways To Work Better With Peo Author : Dr. Gary S. Goodman   Posted : 02/27/2006 We’ve all had the experience of being assigned to work in a situation where one of the people we have to interact with is just not our cup of tea, so to speak. Our negativity toward the person can range from mild discomfort to barely disguised hostility. When this happens, it’s easy to think, “If it weren’t for h...    Criminal Background Check Get it Author : Mark Lambie   Posted : 02/27/2006 How often have you been searching for a phone number or address and seen an advertisement for a criminal background check? This tool that was once available only to law enforcement officials is now available to anyone who is willing to pay for it. Think it’s all a bogus ploy for money? Think again. Criminal backgrou...    Powering Up Managerial PR Author : Bob Kelly   Posted : 02/27/2006 For many managers, talking about how to power up managerial public relations means talking about favored communications tactics such as press releases, broadcast plugs, special events and brochures. Tactical devices which, as a manager, you may call upon from time to time to simply move a message from here to...    How To Write A Press Release Author : Thomas Murrell MBA CSP   Posted : 02/27/2006 Have you ever sent out a media release and got no response? Zero, zip, nil, zilch? The majority of media releases never get used by the media. Why is this? Having worked in the media and in media relations for more than 20 years here are my insights on the nine reasons the media won't use your news release. 1....    Web Based PR Practices are "In" With Search Engine Optimization Companies! Author : Lopa Bhattacharya (Banerjee)   Posted : 02/27/2006 Want to enjoy a fusion of creative strategy, design and technology? Get in touch with a PR web company offering quality search engine optimization plans! These days, the rapidly developing web media is roaring with cutting-edge communication technologies. As a result, the world has seen the emergence of a brand new ...

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