Last week I talked about how to take a vacation when you’re the leader of the band. This week I want to talk about summer sales. Many sales people and just as many business owners bemoan their annual summer sales slump. Their numbers are down and they just can’t understand it. It’s as if their […]
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In business, it does not matter whether you work in a typical office a shop or a factory. You are built up of a group individuals with specific goals towards producing the goods that the company sells. This is what defines a team. From the most mundane task like answering a phone call, to the […]
There is no worse person to be than the project manager at the end of a failed project. As an IT project manager, I have experienced that feeling and I can tell you it’s not nice. IT projects are particularly difficult to manage. In fact there really aren’t any IT projects, just projects that have […]
While you should talk to a lawyer about the specific differences between subcontractors and employees, this article will present you with a list of things to watch out for when utilizing subcontracting. Subcontracting: Make Sure The Relationship Meet the Test I suggest, however, that you contact your accountant or your lawyer, or check the IRS […]
A serious talent shortage looms in the U.S., and a new comprehensive study indicates that many employers aren’t taking the steps necessary to retain and attract employees. The recent Emerging Workforce Study, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Spherion Corporation, reveals a troubling gap between employers and employees on critical workplace issues. For the […]
The strategy cycle is a simple tool that will help you to achieve the goals of your organisation. Consisting of four main phases, the cycle is an iterative process that you can use to build and improve your business year after year. Research Successful business relies on informed decision making. Managers with access to information […]