Communication Articles

Business » Communication | By Richard Villasana @ Thursday, 25th May 2006 @ 11:21 AM

Formalities are an important part of doing business in Mexico. Unlike the U.S. where people often start addressing each other by the first name, Mexicans adhere to a more formal manner of addressing each other. For initial greetings, you should use the person's last name preceded by Señor for men or Señorita for women. Do not address a woman as Señora. Using Señora assumes the woman is married, and assumptions can be dangerous. If the woman is married or elderly, she will be flattered ... more...

Business » Communication | By Rex Strong @ Wednesday, 24th May 2006 @ 9:46 PM

Global connectivity has made practically every spot on the Earth accessible. Whether one is on the top of Mt. Everest or in the vast icy landscape of Antartica, civilization is just a phone call away. Most of the world is connected to each other with fixed land telephones and cellular phones. However, sometimes cell phones are just not enough. In times of distress and disaster management like during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita or on adventure holidays, satellite phones can save h... more...

Business » Communication | By Daegan Smith @ Monday, 22nd May 2006 @ 4:22 AM

You have finally made the big decision to get out of the rat race and start a small business. Congratulations! You have just entered what is known as the small office or home office type of business. Belonging to this crowd gives you particular limitations. Most probably, the very first thing you would worry about is how to generate your list of customers or how you would market your product to potential buyers. Hence, if you still do not know your way around, you might as well submit you... more...

Business » Communication | By ameen kamadia @ Friday, 19th May 2006 @ 4:33 AM

As mortgage brokers we are always in jeopardy of losing our customers to the lenders we work with. We deal with our clients for a short amount of time, but the lender is in constant communication with them for years. And whenever your customers are asked who their mortgage company is, they will usually answer the name of their lender. Some lenders are better at stealing our clients then others. As a real estate investor I have had loans with several different lenders. One of... more...

Business » Communication | By Maria Marsala @ Wednesday, 17th May 2006 @ 5:11 AM

Many service-related business owners these days are giving away their business services - and then wonder why people aren't hiring them in droves. In the name of "marketing," business owners are providing way too much information for free. Some shifts in thinking are necessary if these business owners expect to be in business years from now. No one expects to go into a shoe store, ask for free shoes, and walk out of the store! If you don't value your services, no one els... more...

Business » Communication | By Keith Londrie @ Wednesday, 17th May 2006 @ 12:32 AM

If you are looking for a way to make your company stand out from the crowd, you may want to consider purchasing a batch of double sided business cards. These cards are unique as they are printed on both sides. Double sided business cards offer many advantages compared to those with printing on only one side. You are wasting valuable "real estate" with single sided cards. You double your message with double sided business cards. First off, double sided business cards allow for your... more...

Business » Communication | By Keith Londrie @ Wednesday, 17th May 2006 @ 12:27 AM

When printing business cards, a company has several options. Each of the options listed below has its advantages and disadvantages. It is the company's responsibility to find out which one is the most time and cost effective for their wants and needs. And doing your research is one sure fire way to ensure that you get what you need. You make the lasting impression on that first contact, so make sure you have the business cards to make the impression you want to make. Printing busines... more...

Business » Communication | By Ray La Foy @ Sunday, 14th May 2006 @ 6:55 AM

Aside from making sure walk in customers are greeted with courtesy, the No. 1 way most people gain an impression about a business is through telephone conversations. If a telephone system at a business doesn't do its job, the people who make the company tick will never have a chance to do theirs. There are a number of different telephone systems available for companies of all sizes. From large services that involve separate direct lines for each desk in an office building to more sim... more...

Business » Communication | By Keith Londrie @ Saturday, 13th May 2006 @ 12:45 AM

Have you ever received a business card from someone that is completely generic, and printed in black and white? If you are like a lot of people, you probably had a bad first impression of this person. You may perceive them as being unprofessional or even cheap. You do not want to be perceived this way, so buy color business cards to be safe. Vistaprints offers color business cards for a very reasonable price. You are provided with a wide selection of designs, layouts, fonts, colors, etc. ... more...

Business » Communication | By Keith Londrie @ Saturday, 13th May 2006 @ 12:09 AM

Custom business cards are one sure fire way to set your company apart from the hundreds of others out there. Many companies get their business cards from a printer who uses the same template for everyone. This makes everyone's business cards look the same except for the text. This does not help when you are trying to create a unique image. If you want to be different, be sure to order custom business cards. There is a slightly higher price for custom cards, but that is a small price to pay ... more...

Business » Communication | By Keith Londrie @ Saturday, 13th May 2006 @ 12:07 AM

Many companies and self-employed individuals have turned to the internet to order their business cards online. Ordering business cards online has become a very big trend over the past couple of years. This trend has become popular for a couple of reasons--and there is no sign of it slowing down. Printing business cards online can be both time and cost effective for a company. One online business card printer that I personnally use is Vistaprints. One main advantage of ordering business ca... more...

Business » Communication | By Jaci Rae @ Thursday, 27th April 2006 @ 1:03 AM

No. It's a two letter word that can instantly send chills down the spine of the strongest “strong man - woman” and knocks the wind out of anyone’s sails. In the entertainment industry it’s a word you may hear a million times…"No.” Even if you hear the word “No” one million and one times, never give up! I know it takes a lot of determination and motivation to get passed that little word, but you can do it! "No" seems to have a million different feelings attached to it... more...

Business » Communication | By Pj Germain @ Saturday, 22nd April 2006 @ 5:49 AM

I bet children and adults alike know that The Amazing Race, also known as TAR, is participated by teams, each with a pre-existing relationship, race around the world never knowing where they will go next or what they will have to do once there. In this game, the teams and their relationships will be out to ultimate test as they will have to work together just to stay ahead of the rest. As the test goes on, the team will be eliminated and in the end, the first team to cross the finish line will... more...

Business » Communication | By Pj Germain @ Saturday, 22nd April 2006 @ 4:56 AM

Forums, bulletin boards, internet forums, and all the names that go with message boards have undergone a sort of a revolution in the past few years. These terms are now very popular among many people, children and adults alike. The number of those people who are joining this new form of web application has exploded, and the number of tools and features available for the forumatics has risen. The profile of “foruming” in wider culture has even increased. Along with these developments, t... more...

Business » Communication | By Mike Moore @ Thursday, 13th April 2006 @ 5:58 PM

When you find yourself working for a difficult/toxic boss, manager/supervisor/principal you must be more cautious. Your well being and future could depend on it.. Here are a few effective strategies to consider. * Talk in terms of stated goals and objectives. Usually, every office or workplace today has a mission statement framed and hanging on the wall for the world to see just how enlightened it is. They contain a number of wonderful ideas about empowerment, mutual respect, co... more...

Business » Communication | By Mark Satterfield @ Thursday, 13th April 2006 @ 6:04 AM

Ask a typical consultant where their business comes from and it’s no surprise that you’re likely to hear; “Repeat business from existing clients and referrals.” And while there is certainly nothing inherently wrong with those methods, over-relying on them is one of the main reasons why so many consultants suffer from the inevitable “feast or famine” business cycles. However, expanding one’s circle of senior level relationships is a challenge for many consultants. Cold calling, attending n... more...

Business » Communication | By Tyson J Stevenson @ Tuesday, 11th April 2006 @ 1:07 AM

Every day you miss calls from customers who need your products or services. But now you can get rid of all these problems, your call will be answered by a live answering service with your company name. Representatives at answering services will provide you services like answering phone service, answering message service or even enter data into your web form. But finding a answering service company is not easy, after all you are going to trust one of your assets i.e. your customer or prosp... more...

Business » Communication | By Randy Siegel @ Wednesday, 5th April 2006 @ 5:00 AM

Persuasion, seduction, negotiation, and fear have lost their effectiveness to clinch the deal, close the sale, and make cash registers ring. Whiter, brighter, faster, and better -- while intriguing -– no longer motivate consumers to act. Today’s savvy marketers are shifting strategies to more strongly connect with customers; they are harnessing the power of the four Ps of high voltage communications™ -- personhood, purpose, persona, and presence -- to promote their products, services, issues, an... more...

Business » Communication | By Hanu Nirukurti @ Thursday, 30th March 2006 @ 3:45 AM

VoIP (or voice over internet protocol) has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional long-distance phone calls. The reason? Cost. A VoIP provider can reduce your phone bills by as much as 80%, more than justifying the initial costs of buying the equipment and monthly or annual fees. Choosing to go VoIP is easy; which VoIP provider you sign up with is trickier. With the number of companies and the diversity of packages to choose from, it’s hard to tell if you’re really gett... more...

Business » Communication | By Tyson J Stevenson @ Wednesday, 29th March 2006 @ 8:57 PM

Running a home business can be one of the most rewarding experiences of ones life. In my case, doing so has allowed me to be my own boss, spend more time with my family, and gain real financial independence. When I look at how much my business has grown over the past few years, I am filled with an immense sense of achievement and satisfaction, which are things I never felt while working 9-5 for someone else. Nevertheless, having my own business is not without its challenges. I quite oft... more...