There is no particular set of rules that one should follow in motivating employees. We each have our own driving force when it comes to doing an excellent job at work. A working mother could be motivated by her children, who serve as her inspiration to succeed. A trainee who is fresh out of...
The whole world has become a small marketplace. Due to the advent of computerization and the Internet, people from different parts of the world have access to various lifestyles, customs, products and services of different locations. The USA markets have always been attractive for international...
Flexible working hours have been found to lead to a happier workforce, and to far better customer service and share valuations. However, there is a fear that implementing flexible working hours is complicated and that it could lead to a flood of impossible demands from employees.
Before...
1) Determine a persons ability to plan. Does the person who called the meeting have a clear goal and a specific plan to achieve it. People who do, recognize the value of preparation and can be trusted with larger projects.
2) Measure teamwork. How are the participants working together?...
Managing a small business is rewarding, both personally and financially. However, it is also stressful and time consuming. By keeping in mind the following five tips, small business owners can better manage their business and feel less stressed.
• Maintain a healthy work-life...
The average person spends more time in meetings than theyd like to. The average manager spends the majority of their workday in meetings. Given these facts, it isnt surprising that you can read lots of books, articles and tips about running and managing meetings more effectively. Seldom will...
A project or challenge comes up and many people, without thinking, immediately form a team to research, solve the problem and implement the solution. Teams can be a very powerful way to solve problems and implement massive improvements. But teams arent the right answer to every...
Peer out of your office door, whats your secretary doing right now? If you answered surfing the internet, taking a nap, or reading a magazine, its time to rethink where your money is going. In an ideal situation, a secretary would be paid for the work they accomplish and not for watching the...
In recent times, initiatives such as the Sarbannes Oxley Act in the US have dramatically raised the profile of compliance within the corporate world. As a key element of any corporate compliance policy, expense management has shared some of the limelight. As a result, an Expense Management...
Finding A Low Cost Invoice Factoring Solution For Your Business
Factoring may be one of the least well known and yet most used financing tools for business around. How does it work? Simply, you are given a loan backed by unpaid invoices. This allows you, as a small business, to cover...
Finding A Document Management Solution – In-House vs. Hosted Solutions
Before we get started, some of you may be asking what is document management?
Document Management is the ability to manage all of your paper documents in an electronic format. Let’s define...
Finding and keeping the right team is one of the toughest and most important tasks you take on as a business owner or entrepreneur. Yet it doesnt always get all the attention it warrants. Business owners focus on the work. In contrast, when investors (Venture Capital groups or Angels) look at a...