It doesn’t matter if you are working from home or in an office building, your office is one of the places you will spend huge chunks of your time. It is a space you need to be as practical as possible, and you also have to like it. It is […]
Survival Marketing – From Business Plan to Battle Plan
You may have had several goals for your business plan, including raising money so you could have a business at all. In today’s volatile and unpredictable economic environment, you don’t need a business plan, but a Battle Plan. Your very survival may be at stake, hence the term “survival marketing.” […]
What Function Does the Bushing Have?
Generally speaking, the bushing is an accessory used by mechanical parts. It is a removable lining. It plays a very important role in seal effectiveness and wearing protection. Its application is very wide. It can be applied in a lot of industrial components. For example, the valves and the bearings […]
The Challenges Faced by International Business
This article examines how the environment affects and creates conditions for either the success or failure of business organizations and how it operates to demand effective strategic thinking on the part of decision-makers if businesses are to survive and thrive. Take the classic example of Mark & Spencer PLC, which […]
Can You Make Over $100,000 a Year in the Auto Repossession Business?
A common question in the repo industry is, “How much money do repo men make?” If someone told you that you could make over $100,000 a year in a bad economy without a college degree, you’d think they were crazy. But some auto repo business owners are not only doing […]
Credit Rating Agencies – Need For Reform
1. Crisis – Spotlight on Credit Rating Agencies “Credit-rating agencies use their control of information to fool investors into believing that a pig is a cow and a rotten egg is a roasted chicken. Collusion and misrepresentation are not elements of a genuinely free market ” – US Congressman Gary […]
Understanding Entrepreneurialism and Its Relevance to Nigerian Society
Entrepreneurialism is an important factor in the development of any nation. Entrepreneurs are responsible for taking calculated risks that open up doors to progressively higher levels of economic growth. If it weren’t for them, the world would never have knows such marvels as the wheel, electricity or the Internet, to […]
Choosing The Right Insurance Agent
Personality of the Insurance Agent Have conversations with prospective agents. Explain your situation and ask for a quote. Simply asking does not mean you have to work with them. This is a chance for you to get a feel for how they work and if you’re comfortable with them. There […]
Are You Losing Business by Only Accepting Cash and Checks?
Many mobile business owners and professionals struggle with payment options. While on the road, moving from one job site (or client) to the next, it can be difficult to keep things organized. Most small business owners have the luxury of a storefront, cash register, and credit card processing terminal. For […]
IRACIS – A Roadmap to Business Intelligence ROI
So often when companies are considering a business intelligence project or software purchase, a question arises that seems to stump everyone involved. “Where is the ROI in this project?” This question has stopped many a business intelligence project in its tracks. Maybe it’s asked by the CFO or CEO. Maybe […]