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Business » Management | By Cash Miller @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 12:00 PM

One of the key traits of a successful business owner is the ability to get things done. But many people are procrastinators. They say to themselves \"why do it today when there is always tomorrow\". But eventually tomorrow has come and gone and still the job isn\'t done. In business this means that the tasks that need to be accomplished have only multiplied. And the funny thing about it all is that most people don\'t necessarily realize that they are procrastinators in the firs... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Wednesday, 5th November 2008 @ 6:03 AM

If you are truly serious about saving as much money as possible for the uniforms for your business you need to look into several different factors. It is of course easy to try and determine if you can afford uniforms, however there are some issues that can significantly impact how easily you can afford to outfit your entire staff in uniforms. Most business owners can agree that the biggest cost consideration comes when you are first changing over to new uniforms. Simply purchasing a few piece... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008 @ 9:38 AM

If you are truly serious about saving as much money as possible for the uniforms for your business you need to look into several different factors. It is of course easy to try and determine if you can afford uniforms, however there are some issues that can significantly impact how easily you can afford to outfit your entire staff in uniforms. Most business owners can agree that the biggest cost consideration comes when you are first changing over to new uniforms. Simply purchasing a few piece... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 1:26 PM

If you had to take a guess of the most important factors that a business can impact that will increase customer relations what would you say? Most business owners can readily agree that great products, exceptional service and reasonable prices are all key factors, but if you wanted to take it a step further, putting your employees into properly selected uniforms is another great way to make a serious impact. Studies have shown repeatedly that customers will respond positively to an emplo... more...

Business » Management | By maureen collins @ Wednesday, 22nd October 2008 @ 2:57 PM

Most of us have had experience of the manager who storms into your office to tell you, often in no uncertain terms, what has gone wrong and how he, or she, wants you to fix it. Without discussion or negotiation, you are instructed what to do, how it must be done, and by when. When he, or she, has gone, you may sit wondering why this is a problem at all or smiling to yourself because you have already fixed it, or because you can see that the solution you have been given will not work. Even if the... more...

Business » Management | By Lee Salz @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 1:09 AM

After a lengthy screening process, the hiring committee feels they have found the right sales candidate for the company. Now comes the tricky part, how do you design an offer and go through the offer stage of the process without damaging the relationship with the candidate? Damaging? Many companies are not prepared to go through the offer step of the process and, due to that, damage the relationship with the candidate. This leads to one of two unfortunate conclusions. Either they lose th... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 7:17 PM

For the engine of your restaurant, there is nothing worse than trying to outfit your chef\'s in uniforms that are uncomfortable and difficult to move around in. The dangers as well as the hazards that can happen in the kitchen it is extremely important to ensure that all of your chefs are wearing suitable uniforms. Taking into consideration your budget as well it is very important to be sure you are on the path to looking after your employees, but still keeping the professional image that... more...

Business » Management | By Laurie Taylor @ Monday, 13th October 2008 @ 12:47 AM

Conflict. Confrontation. Most of us hate it. We avoid it. We simply hope it goes away. The negative effects of unresolved conflict include: -- Decrease in productivity -- Lack of focus on company objectives -- Loss of respect for leadership team -- Destructive gossip -- Covering up underlying, hidden problems -- An erosion of trust with leadership -- Higher turnover -- Lack of buy-in on critical issues If you manage people, you have conflict. If you wa... more...

Business » Management | By Karl Hopkins @ Sunday, 12th October 2008 @ 9:41 AM

An ageing population, the increase of globalisation and continuing economic uncertainty, all mean that organisations have to think differently about the way they attract and retain the talent they need. Organisations can little afford a high staff turnover if they are to retain competitive advantage, so now more than ever it is crucial for recruiters to develop recruitment and retention strategies that have a demonstrable impact on organisational success. The recruitment industry has expa... more...

Business » Management | By Jinger Jarrett @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008 @ 12:34 AM

If you aren\'t automating as much of your business as possible, you\'re leaving money on the table. Although you can\'t usually automate your email or support desk, you can reduce support desk issues by automating other areas of your business and reducing your support tickets. With email, the best way to reduce the time you waste is to simply unsubscribe from as many lists as possible, especially those where the site owner wants to send you an offer every day. Below ... more...