Corporate Articles

Business » Corporate | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 1:46 AM

When I moved from a business where I was the responsible one, to where I was the accountable one. And it was a shock, I can tell you. It was a shock so vivid that just occasionally I wake thinking about it, even now! I got myself offered a great promotion, as a result of some big-time management shuffling at the top and a restructure. It was a move to a very big business and a huge change in culture for me. In fact when I got to my first conference, I was just about the youngest th... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 11:10 PM

Don't worry; this isn't going to be an article about Sado-Masochism! Well, come to think of it, that term may apply to what some founders and senior managers in startups are doing to themselves and their companies. What I'm referring to is the VP who gets hired to manage both the Sales and Marketing functions. Oftentimes this turns out to be a job we call "VP-SALES & marketing". Thus the phrase "Big S, little m". The position is usually offered to a crack sales guy... more...

Business » Corporate | By Robert Cameron @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 3:59 PM

Don't you wish employees came with instruction manuals? Studies show managers spend 60% of their time dealing with people problems. That leaves only 40% to work on the organization's objectives. Have you ever become frustrated by an employee's inability to follow simple instructions or ideas, or surprised by an employee's hostility to you or their co workers? It happens all the time. What is often missing is objective information on an employee's personality and b... more...

Business » Corporate | By Keith Londrie @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 4:08 AM

If you are looking to rent office space, there are a couple of things that you may want to keep in mind before you start looking. Even though it sounds like it should be easy enough, it is actually sometimes very difficult to find office space that suits your budget and your business needs. The tips below will help you to keep everything in perspective when you are out searching for a new office. First off, you want to consider the space factor. If you are going to rent office space, you ... more...

Business » Corporate | By Keith Londrie @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 4:07 AM

A serviced space comes equipped with many benefits that a standard office would never be able to offer. A office space is one that comes fully equipped. Some of the main features often include furniture, telephone lines, internet access, and a kitchen. Some of the larger serviced offices also include meeting and conferencing rooms. A serviced office space makes it very easy for a company to move in and get started right away. If you do not have time to take off, you need to get a serviced office... more...

Business » Corporate | By Keith Londrie @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 10:02 PM

Renting office space can be done without ever having to leave your home. In the past, if you were looking to rent office space, you would have to get in your car and drive from building to building. This could take an entire day, and you still might not find what you want. But luckily, renting space has become a radically easier process. Now all you need is a computer with Internet access and a telephone - and the patience to sort through dozens of office space listings and then contact t... more...

Business » Corporate | By Sandro Azzopardi @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 6:32 PM

A learning organisation is an organisation that learns and encourages learning among its people. It promotes exchange of information between employees, hence creating a more knowledgeable workforce. This produces a very flexible organisation where people will accept and adapt to new ideas and change through shared vision. It is said that the only constant in life is change and organisations are not spared. Change brings about not only uncertainty and risks but also opportunities for growt... more...

Business » Corporate | By Randy Siegel @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 4:31 AM

Bang! Bang! My shiny metal cap gun sounded as I fired at the imaginary tribe of Indians invading my suburban Atlanta backyard. Two houses down the street, my childhood friend Shelly cuddled her brand new "Chatty Cathy" baby doll. Growing up in the 50s, our roles were clear: women gather and nest, and men hunt and fight. I was sure that one day I would go into business, and Shelly would be a stay-at-home mom. Twenty years later, Shelly and I were both in business; I was working in ... more...

Business » Corporate | By Randy Siegel @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 4:31 AM

Another one walked out the door. With him, $25,000 in recruitment fees, $3,000 in relocation expenses and a $31,000 learning curve went down the drain. Clients became uneasy, employee morale suffered and my firm's ability to recruit top talent was negatively impacted. My management style was costing my firm money and it was exacting an emotional toll on me. Taking each departure personally, I was beginning to feel like a failure. Like so many young managers, I had been bu... more...

Business » Corporate | By Obinna Heche @ Thursday, 7th September 2006 @ 10:00 PM

While there is no easy answer to the questions about which home business income opportunity is right for you, there are some guideposts along the way of doing business that will tell you if you have chosen an opportunity that is the right one for you. For example, if your home business income depends on your opportunity to mix and mingle with other people, this is a great set up for an extrovert who simply loves meeting new people. Perhaps you are in business to sell a certain vitamin tha... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 4:22 AM

Apple Computer--one of my favorite topics in Corporate & Marketing Strategy. This is a company that apparently is even more hardy than felines--they seem to have already used up more than 9 lives. Apple has so many boom-bust cycles, and has been given up for dead multiple times. Today they are again on top of the world. They have had many fits and starts on the strategy front, with many failures, managerial changes and restarts. But the most interesting part of the Apple story to me, is the infl... more...

Business » Corporate | By Todd Jirecek @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 10:04 PM

Within windows, you can use a feature that is pretty powerful to increase your productivity. This is the windows multiple monitor feature. Imagine having a document on your computer that you need to see while you type another document. This is what the double monitor feature allows you to do. This feature is supported nicely in Windows XP. You can have a smaller monitor off to the right while you type your document on your main monitor. To use this feature, you will need to buy a v... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 7:33 AM

A corporation is a designated entity where the company and the individuals related to it, have different legal identities. The reason most companies prefer to incorporate is asset protection. Incorporation protects your personal assets from seizure during a lawsuit. If you decide to incorporate your small business, you can choose the S corporation, C corporation or LLC model. Before choosing any kind of corporate model, you should look at the tax rules and regulations related to a corpor... more...

Business » Corporate | By Heather Colman @ Friday, 11th August 2006 @ 12:37 AM

Articles of incorporation are needed when a business decides to incorporate. They are a set of rules that determines how a corporation should be managed and they are filed with the government in your area. In order for a business to become a corporation, the articles of incorporation must be filed with the appropriate agency. It is important to know that in, they may not be called articles of incorporation in your area. They may also be referred to as Certificate of Organization, Certificate of ... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Thursday, 10th August 2006 @ 4:06 PM

A shareholder agreement is an understanding between shareholders and a corporation, under the law, about various aspects ranging from the shareholder duties to rights, in relation to the company. The shareholder agreement is the basis of company inception and paves the way for its future course. It lays down the guidelines about the duties and the powers of the board of directors and the management. Essentials Of A Shareholder Agreement Experts consider the following points and clauses... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Wednesday, 9th August 2006 @ 11:38 PM

A debenture is an unsecured loan you offer to a company. The company does not give any collateral for the debenture, but pays a higher rate of interest to its creditors. In case of bankruptcy or financial difficulties, the debenture holders are paid later than bondholders. Debentures are different from stocks and bonds, although all three are types of investment. Below are descriptions of the different types of investment options for small investors and entrepreneurs. Debentures And Stoc... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 9:02 PM

Debt obligations issued by public and private corporations are known as corporate bonds. Whenever a corporation is in need of extra money, they raise funds by issuing them. When an investor purchases them, the investor is loaning money to the company. Companies generally issue them in multiples of $1000 or $5000. Companies use the funds raised through the sale for various purposes. These include the purchase of equipment, building a facility, and the expansion of the business. The company... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:17 PM

Many businesses have failed due to lack of cash flow. Having a clear idea of how much cash is available at any given time is crucial for implementing new strategies and for planning any short term or long term funding requirements of the business. When it is carefully predicted, planned and monitored, it is easier for the business to function. Businesses use projections or forecasts to manage problems concerning it. When these forecasts are accurate, you can obtain a clear idea of how muc... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:03 PM

Business plan software for small companies refers to those sets of computer programs that help you plan your business. Good software can open several new vistas for the development of a small company. A large corporation has the convenience of a separate department exclusively for the planning of the corporation. However, small companies cannot afford such huge expenses. The growth of several small companies suffers because they do not have good business plans. Once you understand the importance... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 2:17 PM

Business insurance arbitration involves some sort of understanding between two or more individuals or entities to submit a legal dispute for decision with a qualified arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. After the submission of the legal dispute, the arbitrator hears evidence from the parties concerned and gives a binding and final decision on the basis of the evidence, with a very limited chance of a right to appeal. Recent years have seen a tremedous increase in the the use of arbitrati... more...