Ive owned my own company since 1988, and often hear people say theyd like to own a business. When I ask why, they give answers such as So I can set my own hours, To make what Im really worth, or So I wont have to answer to anyone. I tell them not to go into business for themselves, because they...
The maturation of multi-channel commerce
More and more retailers are realizing the benefits of multi-channel retailing. Leveraging brand equity in multiple touchpoints has been proven to drive loyalty and interaction among consumers. With trends clearly showing the Internet as the core...
Career Test – Are You A Crisis Creator And Manager?
Management by crisis has become one of the most popular terms. These people allow a crisis to develop and then act upon it. They never try to anticipate a crisis, but act only when the full-blown crisis arrives. Why do they manage...
Career Talk: A Day In The Life Of A Lawyer
A lawyer is a person who is authorized by the state or country to practice law, give advice to his or her clients and represent their legal matters in the courts. According to classes or ranks of jurists lawyers can be designated as advocate,...
In 2005, the P.R. Skate, LLC introduced its Pallet Rack Moving System to the Material Handling industry. The P.R. Skates pallet rack moving system is a pallet rack accessory that changes the way pallet rack can be relocated saving facility down time and labor expenses.
In the past...
A career as a rock star or television star is unattainable for most hopeful teens who dream of being in the spotlight. While many dream of being the next *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys sensation, this may be a little far-fetched. However, teens dont have to give up their dream, at least not...
What you were taught in school no longer applies to the job searching skills needed in todays market. The rules have changedfrom the resume through the interview. Dont be caught with an objective statement on your resume, or asking the interviewer questions you should have researched on the...
A plant can save space, time and money with a carousel
Many companies think material handling automation is a nice idea, but something for the big guys. After all, computers and automated systems cost money. Automation is designed for high-volume shops. It takes up space. It...
Career planning is an excellent way to prepare for what the world ahead has to offer you. While many people find that career planning is something that is done in college, it can be and should be done throughout life as a way of making sure that you are on the right track. There are many...
Trust is something hard to come by especially if one does not know the person. To make this happen, companies and people do background checks on the individual to avoid being swindled or victimized.
An example is when people apply for a job. The company has to do a background check to...
You remember these people for the wrong reasons.
They are the monsters who hurt others with insults, ridicule, and sarcasm. They bully. They threaten. They attack.
And that ruins your meeting.
Personal attacks are unacceptable because if one person is being hurt in your...
This one creeps up on you.
And if you let it continue, it will ruin your meeting.
At first it seems that the participants are working toward an agreement. They raise concerns. Then they explore the concerns. It all seems normal.
But it keeps going.
In fact, it...