Franchise & More
A franchise is a way of structuring a business. Generally, it involves the owner of a business (known as the franchisor) licensing to a third party (known as the franchisee) the right to operate a business or distribute goods and/or services using the franchisor’s business name and systems (which varies depending on the franchisor) for […]
Benchmarking
Benchmarking is a process of measuring the performance of a company’s products, services, or processes against those of another business considered to be the best in the industry, aka “best in class.” The point of benchmarking is to identify internal opportunities for improvement. By studying companies with superior performance, breaking down what makes such superior […]
Organizing Your Computer
We’ve all heard about the importance of getting organized. If everything is put properly in its own place, it’s much easier to locate items when you need them, which helps you to waste less time and maximize your productivity. But, while you’ve probably been taught how to properly organize your desk, you might still be […]
Mistakes in Business
Mistakes happen, we know everyone makes them, we are only human and in general are fallible. Hindsight would be a wonderful thing to save those mistakes from happening, to protect us from embarrassment and the sinking feeling in the pit of our stomachs. Like many entrepreneurs, Mark Zuckerberg believes, “Don’t even bother avoiding making mistakes, […]
Office Ergonomics tips
Changing your office habits for the better can have a number of health benefits, including reduced eye strain, back pain, wrist injury, and neck pain, among others. Below you will find the top four tips for improving your office ergonomics. Change positions When work and home life are both taken into account, the average office […]
How to Create a Culture of Trust within Your Company
How to Create a Culture of Trust within Your Company The importance of trust within a company is truly immeasurable. A culture of trust (also referred to as corporate culture of trust, although business cultures are certainly not limited to corporations) not only promotes a positive work environment, but it can also impact your company […]
To coach or not to coach
As a sales manager who’s involved in our hiring process, I’m trapped in a dilemma. I want job candidates to do well in their interview – I wouldn’t take the meeting unless I was optimistic the applicant could succeed. But I’m often left disappointed. The disappointment is by things I think are basic to the […]
How to start working after 40s?
As an older job seeker, you need to be aware of the mindset that you will encounter in interviews and be prepared to adapt and ask questions accordingly. Here’s a few things that will help the over 40s overcome potential barriers to that much sought after new job. Older People Are Stuck In Their Ways […]
Train your Sales Team
Teach your team about the mission and goals of the company. It can take up to 90 days to completely train a new sales team. On the first day, however, they should know who the company is, what they are selling, and who they are selling to. Schedule a day or half-day for this introduction. […]
Success is female
Find your passion in life and follow it. In order to reach the top, you need to be passionate about what you do. Think about it. It’s so much easier to motivate yourself to work hard when you’re energized and excited by what you’re doing. The road to success is long and has its fair […]