Category: Business
Why Corporate Buyers Don’t Care About the Environment
Small and medium-sized businesses can gain a significant competitive advantage by changing their purchasing policies to favor medium-term savings over short-term affordability. I always buy the highest quality tools to do my home projects because they will last me for decades and always work when I need them. Unlike cheaper tools that always break when…
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The Power of Surprise: How New Leaders Can Connect Their Team to the Need for Change
New leaders have a special opportunity to involve their team during their first few months in a new role. Psychologist Kurt Lewin wrote that “unfreezing” someone’s thought processes could lead to new behaviors, and new leaders can improve their effectiveness by applying this information through the “Power of Surprise.” The following are four examples of…
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Benefits of ISO 14001 EMS
The international standard ISO 14001 establishes the requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS). ISO 14001 can be easily integrated into any existing ISO management system. The purpose is to improve environmental performance through different agreed approaches, such as efficient use of resources and waste management. The ultimate goal is to achieve stakeholder approval and…
Read MoreHow Can You Benefit From Field Service Scheduling Software?
Benefit From Field Service Scheduling Software A field service scheduling software is a simple yet intuitive system used by field-based companies to manage all their business assets, including field resources, personnel, vehicles and other equipment, including call center management and order processing. Field service businesses are the entities that act as messengers between customers and…
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Critical areas of airport leasing for aviation service providers
It may sound simple, but understanding (and managing) the details of your airport lease is critical to the airport service provider. If you are a fixed base operator (FBO), maintenance, repair and overhaul company (MRO) or aircraft management and charter company (ACM), if you provide direct service at the airport, your lease is not just…
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Internet Marketing Tips For Small Businesses: How To Get Customers Online
If you have a small local business, you may have thought about starting an internet marketing campaign to increase your presence and attract new customers. Many small businesses are beginning to embrace it in their businesses as they find it to be one of the most effective ways to promote their products and business. Online…
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10 steps to create the corporate event of the year
The typical corporate stereo event will have prizes, maybe some music and maybe some lessons to teach and motivate your sales team, but little else in the way of entertainment. But it does not have to be like that. Here are some original recommendations to make your corporate event the EVENT of the year! #…
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Japanese catastrophe and why you should buy flood insurance today: time is of the essence
The tragic and recent events in Japan have reiterated once again how important it is to have flood insurance to accompany your home insurance policy, and now is the time to get it. Fortunately for Japan, it is very much on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to hardening construction for earthquakes. However,…
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Is Your Criminal Record Thwarting Your Job Search? How to improve your job prospects
A few months ago I had a conversation with a resident physician who had signed a contract with a Pennsylvania hospital to start a one-year fellowship in the fall. However, less than 90 days before she began the fellowship, the hospital “revoked” the contract citing her conviction for theft for a felony less than ten…
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Various types of loans available for startups
Getting financial help can be difficult for small businesses. Therefore, loans are a great outlet. Some of the loans are beneficial for new businesses, while others are more suitable for well-established businesses. There are several types of loans available these days, which we will discuss below. Bank loans For small business owners who require a…
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