At an early age we are taught at school that it is wrong to share answers to problems with fellow classmates. Of coarse this is only to see if students are learning the material, but it can be harmful if you keep this belief alive in your career. If you are afraid to ask for help in areas that you lack knowledge you will not go far because there is no way that an individual can know everything. Or if you are scared to share your...more
Fresh graduates have now a hard time in finding a stable job as the recognized offices are decreasing the numbers of employees. They have indeed good knowledge and skills and this is so depressing to see that they could not even utilize it. Small business is a solution for them as this gives them the idea of managing a business of their own. They are as well the boss in their business so as they have the freedom on what strategic plans they want...more
ITIL - Information Technology Infrastructure Library - is the name of a collection of 'best practices' that originated in the government of the United Kingdom. It's a very technical-sounding, but the truth is that the ITIL is simply a massive collection of procedures that any business with an IT department -- even if it's just one guy in a closet office -- can use to make sure that everything the IT guy does is as efficient as possible. Why would a small business go to all of the trouble? There are a few good reasons. The amount of money your business can save by training your IT department on these best practices is startling -- that alone is worth the investment. Also, the ITIL covers a huge variety of topics, so if your IT guy comes across a foreign situation, he can look it up in the Library and get a procedure for dealing with it. Finally, the ITIL has been tested across hundreds of thousands of real-world situations; it's proven to be effective -- so your IT deparment never needs to waste time and energy on experimental techniques or solutions. One thing to note: there are three versions of the ITIL, and you should be using the most recent. The Library can help a small...more
Not long ago, I received an interesting email query from a University of Texas MBA student. The MBA student wanted to know if he should incorporate a part-time consulting business he had started, given its small scale.While his question is one that people from any state can ask, the nuances of Texas corporation and limited liability company...more
This is one of those questions where there is no right or wrong answer it all depends. My parents and elder siblings would argue strongly that the only way to pay for anything was cash. If you cant afford it, you dont need it. If you need it, save up for it.I also know of people who dont use cash at all. They carry one credit card to pay for...more
When finding the best carpet cleaning business in Long Island, there are a couple of steps to take. Clients should make sure that they are choosing a company that specializes in a certain type of carpet. Some companies do not have experience cleaning carpets that are made of a certain material such as mink fur. Here are a couple of other things to watch out for when choosing the right cleaning service for your carpet: The first step is to make sure they do a complete cleaning process. This can only be done by using advanced up-to-date cleaning tools. Most of the time, an advanced cleaning machine will be able to dig deep within the carpet to break up dust, and other trapped dirt. One of the main reasons to use a cleaning service is to get rid of dirt and germs that cannot be removed with just vacuuming. Because of this, a cleaning service should make sure to repeat cleaning cycles at least 1-3 times in order to get rid of 99% of germs and other bacteria. The second step would be to find long island cleaning services that are willing to work with clients without overcharging them. Some cleaning services will charge extra each time they ask for an extra wash or rinse. A good long...more
Are you new in the world of business? Are you familiar with how your business credit affects your business? This article will discuss the most common myths about business credit and truth behind them. Let this be your guide in...more
Planning and preparation are the basic requirements to start your small business. Once you have everything set, as an owner you must do your part by mastering the skills needed in the field that you're getting in. As long as you have all the things...more
It's very common nowadays for businesses in Morocco, big and small, to do business with Americans. The Internet and other communication technology have facilitated easy international communication and inexpensive global marketing. Even...more
Essentially, all these elements should be maintained in their own proper levels, which is called the metabolism of the body. Any disturbance, excess, or shortage of one element leads to a imbalance of another element and becomes the primary cause of...more
Online shopping is giving more and more room to flourish e-commerce business. E-commerce business now has been improving and developing with astonishing pace and bring more and more people to this side. E-commerce is basically doing trade online; buy...more
Selling your business can be one of the biggest and most important events in your life so it is wise to make sure it is done well. In order for this you need to choose a business brokers who can guide you through the process and make sure the sale is...more