by Eric on March 11th, 2010
If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that mistakes are bound to happen. It’s all part of building a business and becoming a better entrepreneur. Mistakes should be viewed as learning opportunities so that you don’t repeat them.
Some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make are:
• Working way too hard—Yes, if you’re starting your own business, [...]
Tags: entrepreneur mistakes, entrepreneur tips
by Eric on March 8th, 2010
Assuming you aren’t like Peter Gibbons in Office Space whose only concern is doing just enough to get by at work, you probably have career goals you’d like to achieve. But sometimes, figuring out how to reach those goals can be challenging.
It all starts with getting noticed at work. By implementing these simple tactics, you [...]
Tags: be a good employee, get noticed at work, get promoted at work
by Eric on March 8th, 2010
If you’re the boss of your company, you might find it difficult to walk the thin line of being both respected and well-liked. The good news is “boss” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. You just need to incorporate the traits of the best bosses into your management style, and you’ll be a successful [...]
Tags: good boss characteristics, traits of good boss
by Eric on February 21st, 2010
In business, there are 2 words that can go a long way to keeping customers happy and loyal. The words? Thank you. As simple as it might sound, customers love feeling appreciated. And taking the time to thank the customer instantly separates your company from most others, increasing the chances that your customer will remain [...]
Tags: customer appreciation, customer retention strategies, thank your customers
by Usha on January 4th, 2010
It is no longer sufficient for businesses to have a huge set up in one place and expect to grow. It has become inevitable to have a global presence.
Today, most retail and service based brands have the ultimate goal of becoming a global player in their industry. But in order for them to achieve that [...]
Tags: benefits of franchising, franchising in the current economy, growth of franchising
by Usha on December 22nd, 2009
There are several helping natured people who give back to the needy. With so many unemployed residents, there is always need for a helping hand. This helping hand is provided by the following businesses for the unemployed in their communities.
Free Dry Cleaning
National Drycleaners in Seattle is offering laundry service free for people who have an [...]
Tags: free stuff for the unemployed, unemployed people in communities, unemployment in America, unemployment in the United States
by Usha on November 9th, 2009
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At 5:09 a.m. on October 9, 2009, the White House staff received an email message from the White House Situation Room, which monitors worldwide events around the clock. The subject line of the message read “item of interest.”
Soon after, the White House was abuzz with excitement. President Barack Obama [...]
Tags: 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, Barack Obama Nobel Peace Prize, Nobel Peace Prize 2009, Nobel Peace Prize for Barack Obama, Nobel Peace Prize for Obama, Nobel Peace Prize for the President, President Barack Obama
by Usha on November 9th, 2009
The term “white collar crime,” is not just some crime conducted by people in white-collar jobs; it is a crime of artful lying. White collar criminals use persuasion and deceit to achieve their end. Not all crime is illegal, a person can be deceitful and unethical while not committing any illegal acts, according to law.
Spinning [...]
Tags: accounting fraud, accounting scams, cheating the auditors, chief financial officer, financial fraud, sam antar, white collar financial fraud, white-collar fraud
by Usha on November 4th, 2009
The Group of Twenty (G-20) is a forum of central bank governors and finance ministers of the biggest industrialized and developing economies created to discuss key issues affecting the global economy. The G-20 countries account for two-thirds of the population in the world, 80% of world trade and 90% of global GDP.
Reason for forming the [...]
Tags: Asian financial crisis, climate change, current economic downturn, European Union, G 20 London summit, G 20 Pittsburg summit, G-20, G-20 summit
by Usha on October 28th, 2009
You can get your kids started early in the work world, for them to learn valuable lessons and gain experience. There are several ways kids can earn some money. They can do anything from simple household chores to starting their own business. This will give them the independence they need and crave for.
There are various [...]
Tags: businesses for kids, jobs for kids