There has been so much written about the need for ethics and ethical behaviors in organizations, and most people, when approached with the subject show body language that says "I know it - I'd do it - don't talk to me about it."Yet, we continue to have daily ethical dilemmas that threaten our personal and our business success. Sometimes the ethical challenges come from the top of the organization through pressures on profits, sometimes they come...more
Relocation the term may be so simple and small, but matters a lot for a people who are making the relocation of their goods to new location. It is one of the most problematic and chaotic task and needs to be done with care and dedication. Lots of work has to be done to make the shifting complete at the same time hassle free. Complete relocation includes packing, loading, unloading and unpacking and these tasks have to be handled with care and...more
BBC2's reality show, The Speaker, hits the airwaves in April 2009. It's aim is to find the best young speaker in Britain.With Jo Brand heading its judging panel, and involving other celebrities such as Alastair Campbell and Earl Spencer, this series will undoubtedly raise the profile of public speaking nationwide - amongst young people and more generally.This opportunity, of several public speaking opportunities, is the most visible for youngsters. Rotary's 'Youth Speaks' has run its annual contests for many years, as have groups such as Young Farmers, the English Speaking Union, and various local organisations. Teams from English, Scottish and Welsh schools have long participated in the World School Students Debating Championships - about 40 countries take part annually. [It is a well-kept secret that England won in 2008 and Scotland in 2007 - Wales hosted the contest in 2006.]In the national capital, some 20,000 secondary students participated in last year's Speak Out Challenge contests, sponsored by the Jack Petchey fund and organised by SpeakersBank, and that latter organisation is now intending to roll out its activities from London to schools all over the country. Similarly,...more
Looking to cut your expenses at your business? Office furniture happens to be one area that you can save money. One way to save money on office furniture is to buy used office cubicles instead of purchasing them new. The price of new office furniture has always been a costly office expense. Most people do not know that used office furniture and...more
The housing market may be slow, but with mortgage rates near all-time lows, the mortgage industry is doing a bustling business in refinancing, as homeowners trade in their high-interest mortgages for low-interest loans that can save them thousands. Obviously, if youre considering buying a home, now is a great time to take action, and lock in these...more
Heating Ventilating and Air conditioning (HVAC) systems are no different when it comes to maintenance, which is forgotten until it is not keeping your environment as comfortable as it should.In to-days market more and more companies are looking for solutions for long term financial savings and to this end are outsourcing their air conditioning maintenance and repairs, which makes a sound and effective management strategy, encompassing the mindset that prevention is better than cure.By entering into a planned maintenance agreement with a reliable air conditioning company can optimize performance, prevent breakdowns, and ensures safe operation. A well maintained modern air conditioning system not only uses energy much more efficiently, but can make a saving financial and more importantly reduces carbon emissions.New legislation brought in under The Kyoto Protocol is enforcing the removal and replacement of the refrigerant R22 which is the most commonly used refrigerant and is in use in many many air conditioning systems around the UK. and any company that sustains a requirement for R22 refrigeration needs to be seriously looking to replace.From 1st January 2010 it will be illegal to...more
In order to reduce costs, many small businesses hire part-time book keeping services instead of the full-time. But usually what happens is that these part-time bookkeepers are not professional and expert accountants and are unable to keep accurate...more
The tightening of the credit market has been difficult on several businesses, especially the construction industry which is responsible for building our nation's homes, corporate facilities, factories, apartments, offices, schools, roads and bridges....more
BS Thermal the specialist thermal insulation product distributor is increasing their production to reach rising demand for stainless steel banding. BS Thermal is a trading division of BS Stainless a company with a long tradition of manufacturing...more
High Risk Merchant Account Pre-Application: Easiest Way to Begin. Often a high risk merchant wants to know whether or not a high risk merchant account will be approved before submitting a complete application. Of course, a business will also be...more
An online home based business franchise is nothing more than an authorization to sell a companys goods or services in a particular place or globally for that matter. The understanding allows you the seller or partner to operate by their guidelines,...more
Motif has been an Alibris partner since December 2006, and provides Customer Support to Alibris customers through Email, Chat and Voicemail responses from its India delivery center at Motif India Infotech Pvt. Ltd. This relationship has grown and...more