American CEOs are dropping like flies. Boards, armed with new federal rules and stock exchange requirements coming in the wake of the corporate scandals of the past few years, are getting rid of underperforming CEOs at record rates. This trend is all the more notable because it's happening during an improving economy and stock market.However, the real reasons for the CEO bloodbath are being overlooked. Analysts pin the bloodbath on the CEOs. ...more
Global Insight, a leading economic and financial forecasting company, (formerly DRI-WEFA), states that all levels of government (federal, state, and local) should see steady increases in the purchases of goods and services through the year 2009.Vendors willing to make the commitment to sell to government can reap the benefits of this projected government spending. By the same token, government agencies able to expand and modernize their...more
Global Insight, a leading economic and financial forecasting company, (formerly DRI-WEFA), states that all levels of government (federal, state, and local) should see steady increases in the purchases of goods and services through the year 2009.Vendors willing to make the commitment to sell to government can reap the benefits of this projected government spending. By the same token, government agencies able to expand and modernize their procurement programs can reap the rewards of increased productivity, and a reduction in the costs of goods and services. If you are a company looking to efficiently market your goods or services, increase sales and receive targeted sales opportunities, or if you are a government agency looking to simplify your procurement process and increase vendor competition, there exist plenty of opportunities in today's online procurement marketplace. Vendors: Consider Selling to GovernmentIf you haven't considered selling to government, you are missing out. With past events like the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the slowing down of the private sector economy, more companies are focusing on doing business with government agencies. Believe...more
Reliable translators are hard to find. The more specialized your work, the more difficult it will be for you to find a qualified translator. Here are some useful tips to help you avoid poorly written translations. Be aware that some translation companies lack the required expertise at the top of the organization. If none of their managers speak...more
I enjoy telling people that I "work at home." I can see that wistful look in their eyes, and I can hear it in their voices when they say, "That must be nice." And then for about five minutes, they do a little daydreaming about what it would be like to "work at home." I never explain to them about the measure of self-discipline it takes, and how...more
Have you ever met a sales person who has all the excuses? The reasons that the sale just didn't happen; it's never their fault is it! Many business owners make the same mistakes. This article will help, if you do the selling yourself or have to manage sales people. Any winning sales person, who is in control of a sale, will know the answers to the six questions revealed here - if they don't - then don't start spending your profits, just yet! I have kept this article short and sweet. Just ask yourself these questions or your sales people in relation to each opportunity they are pursuing. They should know the answers. If they don't go find them - they are the key to winning sales. What is more important, not only do you win the sales, but you win them faster and without having to give the whole show away as a discount. The reason will become apparent. Who is the Decision Maker - Who makes the purchases at your company? You need to talk to the equivalent person or group at your client's company! I have seen too many sales lost, or should I say not won, by not speaking to the guy who writes the checks. What is the Enablement Value - don't tell your prospect what your product does, ask...more
The financial and psychological burden of being in debt causes us and our families continuous emotional stress. That stress eats away at the quality of our lives and leaves us feeling powerless, angry, depressed and helpless.But there is a way out -...more
Are you looking for financial assistance so that you can start a new business in the UK? You have this option for applying a new business loan that is especially designed keeping in view the requirements of a new business in the UK.Depending on the...more
Whether you are a first time home buyer or a happy home owner who wants to refinance an existing home loan, there are some cardinal "dos" and "don'ts" to follow. For many, home ownership is the biggest investment in their lives and that could be the...more
I can vividly remember the day I got my first website. I hadn't a clue what I was doing. I had no idea what an autoresponder was, what was required of an affiliate, how to build a website, how to write articles, or the slightest thing about search...more
Aren't they all the same, only the price is different, right? So if you can find the opportunity that requires the least upfront capital and effort, and the most profit, you win, right? A big fat NO! There is a lot to understand about what makes a...more
Business lead databases are an incredible resource for any business wanting to generate clients. Leads are the life source of almost every successful business. Without leads you have no customers and without customers you have no sales, no referrals,...more