Re-thinking Door SupervisionIn the early hours of the morning of Sunday 29th March 2009, 21-year-old Mohamed Kaleem Rafeek affectionately known to friends as Kaleem was brutally murdered in what Police described as a frenzied stabbing in Rusholme Manchester. Indications are that he may have refused entry to an individual or group at the establishment that he was working that night. Kaleems death yet again outlines the dangers that door...more
How To Professionalize The Security IndustryAfter more than 400 years the private security industry in the UK can claim advances in proficiency yet continues to fall behind in its pursuit of professionalism. As a private security analyst, Ill tell you why I believe the industry needs to do more to break away from a public perception that has it as no more than a force of night watchmen. I strongly believe that there is no room in the industry for...more
How to Make Profit in Retail The retail industry has been severely affected by the current economic crisis. Understandably there is panic as retailers look for creative ways of surviving. One very important weapon in their arsenal, which is commonly ignored but if effectively deployed can change their fortune is the issue of shrinkage reduction. While this might seem obvious to many within the industry, several retailers still underestimate the significance of shrinkage reduction or have not given it the attention it deserves. A Global Retail Theft Barometer report revealed that in 2008 retailers lost 65 billion to shrinkage which represented 37% of their net profit margin. Furthermore, numerous research reports have reported that a staggering 79% of retail shrinkage problem is directly related to internal activities, only 21% is caused by shoplifting. With retail loss prevention experts concluding that about 68% of shrinkage is controllable, retailers could have added 44 billion to their net profit margin last year. Why has the issue of shrinkage reduction not been given the level of prominence it deserves? The answer is two fold. Firstly, the issue of shrinkage reduction has...more
In many cases, a gas station for sale can be an amazing business opportunity for a hard working entrepreneur. Not surprisingly, more than ever before in this particular sort of business, location makes "all the difference in the world." It's entirely possible that you may have come across what you genuinely consider to be a "gold mind," between two...more
Another way to aid poverty in Africa is by creating businesses that provides food. Numbers of business management consultants agreed that doing food business in Africa is one of the easiest, stable and profitable type of business in Africa. Any business that is concern about food supply in Africa are most likely to ponder because of the high demand...more
Author: Kathleen Chester Business cards are an effective promotional tool and full color business cards have emerged as an eye catching and attractive option to get the desired networking results. Growing Popularity of Full Color Business Cards Full color business cards are becoming increasingly popular and replacing the traditional black and white cards. Business cards have been used since time immemorial for handing out at events, parties, seminars, business meetings or even randomly to promote one’s business. However, the style and form of the business cards have changed drastically over the years. From being a simple rectangle shaped card providing the name and phone number of a company or a person, business cards have evolved to become a representative of a business and its nature. Use of graphics, pictures and logos has become rampant and colors are increasingly being used to make the cards more attractive and noticeable. Colors attract attention and help in gaining recognition. As a result, full color cards have emerged as a popular and stylish option to promote one’s business. Business cards are meant to provide information about a business, but this is possible only...more
Make Money Online With EbayWhy is starting a home based business so interesting? Because it's the freedom. It can be done from anywhere you have a computer, your own home, the office, vacation, anywhere. What if you want to do more than just sell a...more
For some people, eco-tourism means going to the areas where the environment is still fairly untouched and pristine. To others it has a much broader scope than that, and means that you do everything you can, to make the trip you are taking...more
Author: Julia MatikoAre you witnessing an nameless number on your cell or home phone? Did the periodic phone bill come in and there are telephone calls established to a number that is unknown? Searching can provide you with solutions to these kind...more
Often, people will confuse the profession of business brokerage with the sale of real estate. Although there are similarities on the surface, there are in fact many differences. Business brokers usually serve a much broader geography since, unlike...more
The're many construction jobs but one that doesn't get too many attentions when people are seeking a career in the industry is being a construction estimator. What is construction estimator anyway? Construction estimators have a significant role in a...more
Commercial franchise, recognized as a low-cost expansion business model, is the transfer of intellectual property rights and intangible assets, etc. The Regulation on the Administration of Commercial Franchises explicitly stipulates the definition of...more