It’s true.

Ducks hold meetings in the park. And they are remarkably similar to business meetings (held in conference rooms, for example).

Here’s what happens.

1) No one pays attention to anyone.

Every duck is looking in a different direction. Most...

Remember co-workers? Those annoying people who you’re forced to share an office with — some of them friends, but most of them insufferable. If you’re anything like me, one of reasons for starting a home business was to get away from these people. And yet, when you do work at...

At some point in your business’ life, you might be contacted by someone in a far-away land who’s heard about your business somehow (probably through the Internet). This will be your first encounter with the international market. For many businesses, once you’ve conquered your...

November 2005. Winter is just around the corner here in Western Michigan. The leaves are literally raining off the trees. Just this morning at breakfast as I looked into the woods and I could see a steady stream of golden brown, red and yellow leaves heading towards the earth.

Last month...

The title of this article may sound a little strange. What did I mean by located and faced for prosperity?

I must warn that this is not a typical business article. It has nothing to do with marketing, sales, productivity or even the internet.

It is about a branch of Chinese...

People who work for and who belong to institutions have one thing in common: they all wear uniforms. Uniforms are dress codes, usually distinct in style, clothing and even color that can make the wearer easily identifiable not only to his peers but also to other people.

Take for example...

Are Corporate Awards and Corporate Gifts Beneficial for your Business?

With the increased challenges that all companies are faced with, many corporations have implemented various initiatives to continue to grow corporate earnings and shareholder value, some have discovered the strategic...

Are Corporate Awards and Corporate Gifts Beneficial for your Business?

With the increased challenges that all companies are faced with, many corporations have implemented various initiatives to continue to grow corporate earnings and shareholder value, some have discovered the strategic...

If your business is in trouble and your loosing money, then hiring any one of the qualified business consulting companies out there may be one of the best choices you can make for your company. Business consulting companies can give you the solutions you need to make your business a success that...

Appraisals have a pretty bad reputation in many organizations. Managers dread having to give them and employees hate having to take them. But by simply focusing on 7 high-value components of appraisals, you can turn them into one of the most important activities you perform and start to love...

An appraisal is an official document given by an appraiser that estimates the replacement value and quality of an item. An appraiser makes a report after examination and detailed analysis of the property.

Types of Appraisals

Drive by Appraisals: This is an abbreviated appraisal...

Mention team building in almost any office or company and you will likely get long faces, groans, and maybe even some good old-fashioned heckling. People avoid voluntary team building seminars and classes like voting. You practically have to bribe them and close down the bars and liquor stores...