If you are in business you must be wondering about improving customer relationship and how to get more customers on board. In any type of business retaining customers is more important than getting new ones on board. It is tough and competition cut throat as both online and offline businesses vie with one another to get the best offers loaded up to get a bigger slice of the market pie. Customer loyalty is not only found in hotels that are hot...more
Chairs for the office today are not just simple pieces of furniture. No, they're there to beautify your office by adding a touch of class, as well as giving your staff added comfort as they work hard to grow your business. Office chairs are definitely a large investment that you need to look into and they can easily set you back a huge amount of money depending on the quality of the seats you're after.The branded chairs are not...more
Everyone complains about work. They complain to their wives, husbands, and friends. With every passing day, however, more and more of these complaints are making their way from the bedroom to the boardroom. In fact, the number of official work-related complaints and allegations are on the rise."There has been an increase in complaints due to a misperception of what employment law really is," says Patricia C. Perez, SPHR, Attorney at Law. "I think there has been an increase in claims because there has been a shift in our population's perception of fairness at work."Perez, founder and CEO of Puente International Consulting located in San Diego, California, combines her legal expertise and human relations background to offer clients a number of practical business solutions. These solutions include creating human relations departments, providing HR training, mediating employee disputes, and conducting internal workplace investigations.Seven Steps to Successful Workplace Investigations1. Define the allegation and determine appropriate action. Launching an internal workplace investigation is a huge undertaking. Therefore, it is important to define the allegation and determine if...more
If you're serious about strengthening customer loyalty, consider this management lesson I learned from an odd source - a car wash attendant. It's an easy customer service concept that may change the course of your business. This guy was amazing. I was speaking at a convention in Washington, D.C. My wife and I decided to rent a car to drive to the...more
No matter what type of business you own, you likely have specialists working there. If you have no employees, you are likely an expert at what you offer, since that is what helps make a successful company.If you specialize in sculpting, for example, you probably do not also juggle since that is not what you do best. So why do some businesses insist...more
The Small Business Association (SBA) has done a lot for the growth of small businesses and is a reliable support for them. The SBA offers loans to finance small businesses that are unable to secure loans on reasonable terms from traditional financing sources.Small businesses were flourishing before the economic slump hit them. Consumer's disposable income was high, sales were up and businesses maintained optimum stock levels. Now, consumers are holding on to cash and businesses are stuck with their inventory. Money is required to continue operations, but is no longer forthcoming from customers. Many small businesses are getting SBA loans to stay afloat until times get better. However, the SBA does not have funds of its own. So, where does it get the money for the loans? That is where SBA loans can become risky for small business owners.Risk of SBA loans Funds lent out in the form of SBA loans are really being financed by banks. The SBA is only the originator and facilitator of the loan. This means that the SBA loan carries the same risks as a bank loan.Bank loans once lent have to be repaid and there is no chance for renegotiation. Banks are particularly tough now as they are...more
Green computing is a rising trend that looks to establish itself as the preferred IT philosophy -- not because techies are tree-huggers, but because green solutions are affecting their bottom lines. Many businesses today are asking the questions:...more
Starting a business is perhaps the most difficult step in case you want to become an entrepreneur. You might have a lot of zeal and enthusiasm coupled with the right amount of resources in your hands. But is that enough to start your venture...more
1. Deroticed girlsAs usual, people believe that squeezing children into school uniforms will prevent sexual abuse, rapes, etc.This kind of argument is similar to the one saying that "she provoked him and she is to blame". People who share this...more
Slings or neck slings are designed to carry small objects on the neck, keeping hands free. They consist of one large loop nalezat their head and a small loop at the bottom of the Connection object equipment. They are usually used for identity cards,...more
If you are not sure how to outline your residential lease agreement or what components to include, this is a really straightforward manual to assist you with that. This manual is additionally beneficial for property owners that have not rented...more
Adding skills to your company is a vital part of growing one's business. There are two main ways to do this: Learning the new skills yourself, or bringing on a partner. I've already discussed the pros and cons of bringing on a partner in a previous...more