Author: yanaryMany nonprofit organizations struggle, quite understandably, with technology planning and investment. New computers, sophisticated Websites and database systems can be expensive. Staff members may be resistant to change and to learning new applications. But, to quote a famous saying from my homeland: "penny wise can be pound foolish". Sound and well-thought out purchases in the short term have the potential to save significant...more
Author: Jack CopperBusiness acumen is a much coveted item by business leaders and managers. What really is business acumen? Based on the descriptions by renowned business gurus from all over the world, business acumen can be elucidated as the singular ability to evaluate the ever changing dynamics of the business environment and make the correct decisions that bring the highest gains. To put it plainly, it is the uncanny knack to predict the...more
Every bride looks forward to a perfect wedding, though perhaps not the planning that it warrants. There are fun parts of wedding planning, like choosing a dress and setting up a gift registry, but that leaves a lot of work in the not-so-fun column. Designing a seating plan for guests at the reception is perhaps more work than enjoyment; addressing dozens of wedding invitations might not be a pleasure; searching far and wide for the right photographer is perhaps not an amusing exercise. For these chores, there are, thankfully, online tools that can help get things done.Making a bride's work easier, The Happy Bride is an online bridal and wedding services directory for Southern Ontario weddings. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive directory of businesses that offer products or services for brides and for weddings. Hands-on brides will be pleased to find listings for services in their area for florists, bakeries, DJs, photographers and more. For busy brides, The Happy Bride posts listings for wedding planners and decorators who specialize in Ontario weddings. Using The Happy Bride directory is easy. Brides can easily search by region, for example, Kitchener/Waterloo, for all...more
Author: Nauka ShahThe natural way to think strategically is to identify your important and longer-term ends and then deploy your means – resources, capabilities, time and energy – to achieve the objectives that lead you like stepping-stones towards the desired result. You will notice that the setting of these intermediate targets, objectives of...more
For businesses to thrive, business owners have to constantly think of creative ways to reduce cost and enhance profitability. There is a common partnership between retailer and wholesaler in the form of drop shipping. It allows retailer to save on inventory storage cost while providing opportunity for wholesaler to reach to a wider consumer...more
Before I started Aviont (a Staffing Software business) in 2005, I had little true entrepreneurial experience. Since both of my parents were teachers at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (in the areas of biology and chemistry), I had always been most comfortable in academic circles.In 1997, I joined a Minnesota-based staffing technology firm as the second employee in a start-up venture. There, I worked my way up to the role of President as the company prospered. However, despite my title, I was only superficially involved with the financial and human resource aspects of the business. I loved looking at the numbers, but I was primarily focused on revenue generation. After many years, I accepted a position with another staffing software provider where I became engrossed in business expenses and spent a majority of my time focused on the all important number "" profit. Now that I have ventured out on my own and Aviont has exploded in almost every measurable statistic, I want to share the guiding principles that I followed to grow my Staffing Software company. These principles can be applied to any business, regardless of size or type. While some of them may seem...more
Author: Jack NgarTo be able to buy the right HDTV, there are concepts, terms and some technical information that you just have to know to be able to make the right purchase decision and not be confused by diverse choices and untrained stuff at the...more
The wedding experience can be a dream or a nightmare. Which side of the coin a wedding lands may depend on the money allowed for the big day. It is possible to have a picture perfect wedding even on a limited cash allocation. The key is to...more
Author: Ahmad HassamMaking money is not easy. One of the most difficult things in life is to know how to make money. Take a look around yourself, how many you can find who have financial freedom and enjoy a lifestyle that you dream about. Very few!...more
There are many things that a couple needs to consider when deciding to take the leap into marriage. Everything related to a marriage seems frivolous once you have achieved true love. Although, when a couple allows these frivolous events to buildup...more
Author: Val HastingsWhen John hired a coach, he felt like he was spinning his wheels – going nowhere. He hoped that coaching would give him the objective assistance he needed to add traction to his ministry. John’s story is not unusual. A...more
Author: Max DaySo you're ready to set out on a profitable and enjoyable options trading career. While we applaud your enthusiasm, options cannot be rushed into without at least knowing the basics. One of the gifts of options investing is the...more