The old and standard business administration concepts included in any current MBA program are very important, but today the companies are very different.This new situation strong demands a new MBA program including the General Control Theory, the control engineering, the new business technologies, the Management by Exception concept automated by computer systems, the Feedback Control System and several other subjects like Internet Marketing &...more
Many professional organizers don't leave either home or office without one tool. What is it? Drum roll please The answer is a labelmaker. "Most organizers favorite tool is the electronic labelmaker," confirms Diane Hatcher, president of Timesavers Professional Organizing Services, Cooper City, Florida (www.timesaversusa.com). "I particularly use a Brother PT65. It's a portable labelmaker. And almost everybody that sees mine wants one." So why...more
Halloween costumes are a scary thing for many this time of year. It is also frightening to know your business or commercial property has potential for being victimized. Here are 10 prevention measures to keep property safe from those things that go 'bump' in the night and ensure business owners from having a terrifying theft experience. Locks and Padlocks - Locks on all outside entrances and inside security doors should be double cylinder deadbolts with removable collars. The deadbolt should have at least one inch throw containing a hardened steel insert and protected by a latch guard. Padlocks should be of hardened steel, mounted on bolted hasps and always locked to prevent exchange. Serial numbers should be filed off to prevent new keys from being made. Doors - all outside and/or security doors should be of solid construction, metal lined and secured with heavy metal crossbars. Jams around doors must be solid. All exposed hinges should be pinned to prevent removal. Windows - should have secure locks. Burglar-resistant glass treatments are also recommended. An example would be the installation of polyester security. However, this must be used together with the alarm's...more
What's more crucial to the success of a business, non-profit or association than its most important outside audiences and stakeholders? Nothing. Those stakeholder behaviors directly impact virtually every management and operating activity of the organization. From retail patronage, recruiting, civic activity, contributions, and strategic alliances...more
As you continue to read about real estate investing, you will no doubt come across the term 'power team'. What is this 'power team'? A power team is a group of people without whom successful real estate investing becomes very difficult, if not impossible. Included in a power team are at least one real estate agent, a mortgage broker, and a real...more
Financial Success-The Secrets Of Financial SuccessAfter speaking with a gentleman this morning, hearing his excuses or so called reasons for his lack of financial success, I realized that the majority of our population is broke only because they lack the one key ingredient or secret. Financial success is as easy as one-two-three. Let me explain.Many people believe that with a little more education, a little more experience, or even a little more hard work and dedication; they will break the barrier and soar into financial success, whatever that means for them. Could either of these be secret for reaching financial success? Analyze the following experience and decide for yourself.This summer, Jet Blue, a growing airline, was looking to increase its call centers, and overall ticket sales. So, first things first, finding new operations managers. A group of interns, with college diplomas in hand, quickly answered the call. Eager to receive a college grad's salary and begin their new career path, they overlooked the fact that the young man training them for the position was also enrolled at the nearby university. Having only completed 5 semesters himself, he held the position and...more
The Better Business Bureau recently issued a national alert to warn consumers and businesses about two questionable operations that are falsely using the BBB name to scam victims. One business is perpetrating an advance fee loan scam that targets...more
If you are in the home buying or selling market, it's important to understand the difference between tax assessment and appraisal value. Concentrate on the appraisal value because this determines your asking price. Understanding Tax AssessmentThe tax...more
Sometimes life lands you in a situation that causes your credit to suffer. A job loss or illness can send your credit rating south leaving you with nothing to do about it. Some creditors may let you slide a month or two, but your records will still...more
Households across the country are finding themselves in a similar situation. They lack the financial funds to make the necessary changes to their home and need to find a way to fund upgrades and eliminate debt. A popular way of financing these...more
If you are up to your neck in debt, there may seem like there is no relief in sight. In fact this is not necessarily the truth. There are ways to take all of your stifling bills and roll them up into one neat package by using debt consolidation in...more
"You've been approved!" The words you have always wanted to hear when you filled out the home loan application. It swirls through your mind the opportunities and memories you will cherish in your new home. Before you even start shopping for a home it...more