We all have to deal with critical people at times. You know the type – the person who can spot a flaw from across the room, gives unsolicited advice, frequently complains and passes judgment, is negative and seems impossible to please.

We can all be critical. Every day, we literally...

Get Your Performance Appraisal Discussions Off to a Good Start Part 1

Too often, participants in performance appraisal meetings seem awkward and uncomfortable. To some extent, thats unavoidable its always a bit awkward for one person to deliver a formal assessment of the quality of work...

Get Your Performance Appraisal Discussions Off To A Good Start (Part 1)

Too often, participants in performance appraisal meetings seem awkward and uncomfortable. To some extent, thats unavoidable its always a bit awkward for one person to deliver a formal assessment of the quality of...

Get Your Performance Appraisal Discussions Off to a Good Start

In a previous article I shared a couple of tips that will reduce the feelings of discomfort that often come when a performance appraisal is discussed gather your materials in advance, make a list of the key points you need to...

If you are like most business people, voice mail has both simplified and complicated your life. On the good side, it helps you exchange information. On the other side, leaving messages can seem like putting notes in bottles that drift off to sea. Here’s how to make sure that your messages...

Training is essential to any employee and provides not only a benefit to them but also to the company in increased productivity and employee job satisfaction. The high costs of travel combined with increasing strained budgets have meant that training can sometimes be the first thing to be cut...

Theres no slow-down in the number of commercial developments, both out-of-town and in city centres. Most commercial development consists of units that are refurbished or newly built and then sub-let to companies. It is this sub-letting that is often the key to obtaining good levels of...

The number of fun team building activities you can utilize to improve productivity at work are limited only by the imagination. From more simple and traditional games and sport-related activities, to more elaborate adventures drawing inspiration from popular reality tv shows, there are many ways...

What are Articles of Incorporation?

Articles of incorporation are needed when a business decides to incorporate. Articles of incorporation are a set of rules that determines how a corporation should be managed and they are filed with the government in your area. In order for a business to...

Free Time Management Software: How Can You Benefit From It?

Today, there is a wonderful opportunity to get your business or personal life in order using free time management software. Searching the Internet today yields several different varieties of free time management software. Using...

Today, there is a wonderful opportunity to get your business or personal life in order using free time management software. Searching the Internet today yields several different varieties of free time management software. Using free time management software you can schedule important events,...

A few small steps can mean big business when it comes to growing your company.

To create a solid framework for growth, you must research target markets, establish a budget, implement a strong business plan and build a client base.

Small- to medium-sized businesses represent 97...