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We negotiate every single day of our lives, and as we grow older we have the chance to make a career out of this skill. When someone tries to negotiate a matter, the end result can have two main conclusions: accept reality and improve the skill, or don’t anything about it and agree to whatever deal. Expert negotiators are mentioning that we can all bargain to get something in our favor, yet very few are actually willing to do it. Negotiating is like an art, and if you don’t have the talent you can’t master it. Methodologies and...

Years ago health and safety didn’t really exist and even if there were any measures in place, it was a rope loosely tied around your waist when high up on tall buildings. Safety and insurance claims weren’t a big issue in days gone by. Nowadays of course we are plagued with health and safety regulations, especially in the workplace. No, it’s not because factories and offices have become more dangerous, but the fact that more and more companies are getting insurance claims against them for every accident that takes place. Companies...

Written words can be extremely powerful, yet nothing is quite as powerful as video entertainment in the 21st century! YouTube is one of the most popular social websites but did you ever think of using it to grow your business? It is a site that boasts a number of vast targeting tools, all of which are able to reach a wider audience. This is regardless of what you intend to advertise, whether it’s finance-related or something to do with the artistic field. With so many choosing to use smartphones, tablets and notepads, consumers are...

In a world of identify theft and online scams, it’s important to keep customer information safe and secure. Repeat business depends upon developing customers’ trust and confidence, and data security is a key indicator of a solid company in this cyber world. With no alarm system yet available for data, this article gives you some pointers to keep your customers’ information safe and secure. Information Security Plan  Even a small business needs to have policies and procedures written down, and in some localities, it’s actually...

If we had it our own way, we would all work from home on a permanent basis, which would save those mad rushes through heavy traffic and listening to colleagues whining about the same old things. Unfortunately though, most jobs require us to work from an office, and there are many distractions in the office that can reduce our productivity. There are also improvements which could be made to enhance the way we work in the office environment. Social Media and Internet One of the main ways that businesses lose productivity is through employees...

Employers work hard to raise staff morale and offer enticing benefits, but creating a comfortable workplace could be just as important. Studies show employees who are pleased with their physical workplace are 31 percent more likely to feel satisfied in their job. Read on to discover eight simple ways you can create a more comfortable working environment. Get the Temperature Right The individual tastes of employees make it almost impossible to pick a temperature that pleases everybody. However, offices that are too hot or cold are amongst...

There is an old saying in marketing that “half of my marketing budget works; I just don’t know which half!” This saying has its origins in the difficulties that marketers everywhere have in knowing what parts of their budget work (generate positive ROI) and what parts don’t! Marketers will often run multi-channel campaigns on radio, TV, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and more. Leads and sales are generated but knowing which medium generated which sale has always been a challenge. Things are further complicated by the wide-scale proliferation...

When it comes to advertising and marketing, every company is looking for the best methods that will work effectively yet not cost an arm and a leg. Gone are the days where companies can get away with simply putting an ad in the newspaper and waiting for the phone to ring. To reach your customers in this day and age, you have to get a little more creative. Here are four different methods that you can use to advertise which will be sure to get results. 1. Beach Towels You don’t have to live near the beach to appreciate a beach towel....

One of the most frustrating challenges facing businesses is manpower vs. workflow.  Most companies face ebbs and flows in workload, often finding themselves either overstaffed or understaffed. You certainly don’t want to pay employees to just “sit around” during slow times, but you also want stable, qualified, loyal employees to be present when work picks up. Temp agencies can be great in some situations. But, with positions which require a higher-level skill set or extensive training, temps may not be the most effective of efficient...

Expanding your small business on the Internet will help you generate more revenue and reach a wider market. Statistics indicate that over 78 percent of customers conduct product research online. More than 40 percent of smartphone owners use the Internet to compare prices on their mobile device. Approximately 57 percent of companies have acquired customers through their site or blog. Having an online presence is essential for the success of your small business. Companies that advertise their products on the Internet enjoy greater visibility...