Redefining an office means different things to different people. For some, it means changing the furniture to offer an updated look, or introducing cubicle partitions to accommodate more people. To others, it might mean adding a communal kitchen to encourage better intra-office communication, or a child care facility to help workers conveniently manage or even extend their work day. While these are important improvements, they overlook the real...more
Every business, regardless of its size, needs to have a solid understanding of its customers and business-related documents in order to make good decisions. Unfortunately, business owners don't have a central intelligence agency to provide insightful advice or enable management to make proactive, informed decisions. However, small businesses can have access to their own version of a well-informed "CIA" that does the work of intelligent search and...more
Since the mission of collegiate institutions is typically tied to offering the best possible education for its students, filling vacancies with the best-qualified candidates as quickly as possible is vital. Managing your chosen human resources consistently, fairly, and efficiently, from the posting of vacancies through hiring, employment, and retirement, contributes to candidate and employee satisfaction. Since quality people are your most valuable asset, managing their affairs effectively assists you in attracting and retaining them. It also helps you to maintain a positive reputation that will reach the ears of future hires. This article details some of the common challenges faced by human resources offices in college institutions and shares ideas for using technology effectively to address them. Storing, distributing, and accessing files efficiently When candidates apply for jobs, substantial documentation is created upon receipt of the initial application. Cover letters, applications, resumes, reference letters, writing samples, and other supporting documents typically are part of the process, and may arrive via fax, emails, paper, or online forms. Since multiple people are...more
Help With Student Loans For CollegeAre you looking for student loan debt relief? It's a great accomplishment to graduate from college, but when you come out with a huge burden of student loan debt, it doesn't help you start your new life off on the best foot. Many students graduate with $20,000 or more in student loan debt.When you are first...more
India is one of the hottest outsourcing destinations of the world. With the boom in the outsourcing industry, several outsourcing companies have mushroomed across the nation. Moreover, the country has a huge talent pool of skilled professional who have substantial expertise of their industry and work area.Here are some valuable tips for your while...more
Are you looking for a way to increase revenue, provide more sources of revenue, and increase availability of funds using top-of-the-line security equipment? If the answer is yes, then credit card processing is the right thing for you. Through this kind of service, you can reach more of your customers worldwide through online sales and receive funds quickly and safely. Studies have even shown that customers who use their credit cards frequently usually become long-time customers. Using a professional merchant service provider will enable you to do all your online transactions with added security because they can protect you from identity theft and fraudulent business transactions. What to Look for There are several factors that can affect your decision regarding which merchant service provider you'll ultimately end up choosing. First of all, the merchant service provider should at least have an average approval rating which is dependent on how fast they can process accounts and applications. Second, the merchant service provider has to provide a start-up and low monthly cost. They also have to be transparent about any additional costs and fees when it comes to transactions. Third,...more
Businesses have their own ups and downs. Problems brought about by the nature of their business are sometimes hard to avoid. Lost of profits and bankruptcy are just one of the common fears of business owners. Saving businesses means that owners need...more
Everyone loves a good sports analogy. The upcoming NFL Draft prompted me to consider how the player selection process compares to how businesses succeed with executive recruiting. Because I'm interested in how organizations assess a leader's...more
Despite confusion about exit strategies, 47 percent of middle-market business owners 55 years and older are interested in selling their businesses within the next three years, yet over 90 percent of them have not begun the planning process, according...more
Author: Al HardyFHA Mortgage Streamline Refinance loans are available to homeowners that financed their homes with FHA Loans.First a little history on FHA Refinance Loans. They have been available for a long time, all of the way back to the 1980's....more
Owning a business that runs itself is one of many ways for easy income, that's why you see commercial ventures being put up everywhere. Statically speaking, the likeliness of you failing is greater than the odds of you succeeding. But nevertheless,...more
The Federal Credit Reporting Act ["FCRA"] makes it mandatory for Credit Reporting Agencies such as Experian, Equifax and Trans Union "to follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information in the [consumer's credit]...more