Management Articles

Business » Management | By Jeffrey Miller @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 4:20 AM

In Today's world, we expect that certain occupations, by their very nature, come with a certain level of risk. When we think of dangerous jobs, we immediately make mental note of those most at risk. For most, we can understand how people who choose careers like: - Police Officer - Firefighter - Corrections Officer (Prison Guard) - Soldier, and... - Security Professionals... ...knowingly place themselves in danger, merely by accepting the posi... more...

Business » Management | By john mce @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 1:54 AM

The term talent management has become an HR hot phrase. The idea of being able to both identify and then manage the performance and motivation of the most business critical is alluring, but it is also fraught with dangers. It suggests that talent only resides with some individuals, which has implications for the motivation of the majority who are not identified talent. The common practice of identifying talent on a regular basis, allows for talent one year becoming untalented the next. It has th... more...

Business » Management | By Jeffrey Miller @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 5:23 AM

You have your company's workplace violence plan all finished. It's loaded with all of the preventative and reporting procedures you think you need. You're all prepared, but... ...what are your people to do if something actually happens and they find themselves face-to-face with an attacker? The problem that I've found with most workplace violence plans is something that is often invisible to most managers responsible for the development of these policies. In fac... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Monday, 23rd June 2008 @ 11:51 AM

If you have ever noticed, there are several different ways to create a color scheme for your business. Many owners opt to select a single color for shirts and pants, while others opt to select a handful of colors and styles that employees can choose from. Regardless of which method you choose to use, there are several benefits that you should never ignore. Knowing and understanding the key benefits of each method will allow you to pick for sure the method that will work best for your business... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 10:50 PM

With so many different uniforms available to business owners, it is a huge concern trying to locate something that will fit your exact needs, without throwing your budget completely off track. In order to make absolutely certain that your budget is not pulled you need to look for the best deals possible. This could mean simply avoiding the hassle of uniforms, but then you are heavily relying upon employees actually wearing suitable clothing, which can create additional headaches. In order to e... more...

Business » Management | By Rebecca Kepple @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 1:34 AM

In the latest book from Ken Blanchard's "The One Minute..." series called 'The One Minute Entrepreneur - The Secret to Creating and Sustaining a Successful Business' he gives an interesting definition. "Profit is the applause you get for taking care of your customers and creating a motivational environment for your people" If you look after your customers they will come back to buy again and if you motivate your team, they will help you build your bus... more...

Business » Management | By Art Gib @ Tuesday, 17th June 2008 @ 4:39 AM

Utilizing business consulting services is useful, effective and potentially very accessible. But, with so many consultants, publications and vendors weighing in with their own perspective and opinions, it can be very confusing. Business consulting refers to the industry and the practice of helping businesses improve their performance, usually through the analysis of business problems and development of plans for improvement. Businesses may choose to invest in business consulting services ... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 5:01 PM

When you are working to create a perfect uniform plan for your business, it is extremely important to consider several factors thoroughly before making any actual purchases. If you are careful you will have a great uniform that looks professional even after a night in the kitchen but with a bad uniform selection, you will have a costly purchase that does not hold up to your actual needs. Your primary concern is probably going to be looking at the cost of the uniforms. After all, this ca... more...

Business » Management | By Perry Burns @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 1:20 PM

Practically all decisions in business have a numerical element to them. The most obvious example is the ubiquitous Business Plan; but far too many people think that the important bit is the words at the front rather than the numbers at the back. But make no mistake, anyone who is going to back a business turns straight to the numbers section to see where and how much money is going to be made. Now unless you are a genius, it is pretty unlikely that you will get the numbers right first t... more...

Business » Management | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 11th June 2008 @ 9:24 AM

Management training is a very useful way of improving the levels of management skills in a business. Training can have a massive affect on the motivation of staff and ultimately the success of a business. Many businesses that grow rapidly find that staff become responsible for different types of jobs in the organisation. Often this will often mean that people are placed in management positions without necessarily having any training or skills in managing. Whilst this can be a good way of... more...

Business » Management | By Stephen Campbell @ Monday, 9th June 2008 @ 6:58 AM

Every company or small / home business exists for the purpose of providing their product or service to the market place. With this point in mind it is sometimes baffling not to mention amazing that a great deal of businesses do not spend time on market segmentation (or niche marketing and we will use the terms interchangeably) as a regular part of their business strategy planning sessions. Company's often ask about how to do market segmentation and some of the many answers to that qu... more...

Business » Management | By Lee Salz @ Monday, 9th June 2008 @ 3:54 AM

It's a great day at Newman Industries today! For the last month, they have been actively recruiting a hot candidate to join their sales team. Today, Steven Harmon agreed to join them. They see him as a true rainmaker. The recruiter and sales manager share high-fives. Mission accomplished! Spike the ball in the end zone. The job is done! The competition was fierce for Steven, but Newman Industries won. While Newman Industries was celebrating, Steven resigned his position with his pres... more...

Business » Management | By Robert Bylett @ Saturday, 7th June 2008 @ 10:14 PM

Without a doubt it is service that brings clients back for more. Whether you own a restaurant, bar, cafe or coffeehouse, you want your customers to leave happy, and you want them to come again. However research shows that over 90% of your customers will not complain when they are dissatisfied and often you may not be aware of the 10% who do complain. Further more, dissatisfied customers will defect to your competition and will share their negative experience with up to ten of their friend... more...

Business » Management | By chris sullivan @ Friday, 6th June 2008 @ 9:55 AM

You probably have heard about background checks or background investigations, but do we truly understand the process and its importance? Wikipedia defines a background check as "the process of looking up official and commercial records about a person". This is sometimes called as background investigation and it is the standard operating procedure of credit card companies and other financial institutions. It involves searching for the history of an individual or a person's cha... more...

Business » Management | By Josh Stone @ Friday, 6th June 2008 @ 1:41 AM

If you have employees who work both inside and outside then looking into uniform jackets may be a wonderful idea. Regardless of the type of business, protecting your employees that work outside from the elements is crucial, yet the idea of letting everyone wear their own jacket puts you at great risk of them selecting something that is not appropriate for your business, or in the wrong style and color choice. To help reduce this hassle selecting a uniform jacket is a wonderful option. O... more...

Business » Management | By chris sullivan @ Tuesday, 3rd June 2008 @ 8:42 PM

Whether you realize it or not, almost everything in our lives is being recorded. From simple traffic violation to default of loan payments; these information can be dug up by good background check companies. Background checks are usually conducted discreetly so those who are performing it need to have great skill, in laymens term, they need to be sneaky. Some people view background checks as negative but it is also undeniable that it is becoming a standard operating procedure for both co... more...

Business » Management | By chris sullivan @ Tuesday, 3rd June 2008 @ 2:43 PM

There is a certain quote saying something like "The truth will out" actually it might sound quite difficult to understand so to make it simpler we come up with another quote saying "Honesty is the best policy." Honesty is absolutely the best policy since with it a lot of good things come out. However, with our growing world and the advancing developments we all have come up with, it really is hard to cope up and there are some who would think that the only possible way in... more...

Business » Management | By Lee Salz @ Tuesday, 3rd June 2008 @ 2:56 AM

I spend much of my time working with companies to help them identify and hire the right sales talent for their company. One of the biggest frustrations that I hear from my clients is that they struggle to get people to apply for their jobs. Thus, they feel they have to settle for the few candidates they get and make a hiring decision. In essence, they risk hiring the wrong person for the wrong reason. From the client's perspective, they see no other choice. They have a seat to fill and must... more...

Business » Management | By Tony Jacowski @ Thursday, 29th May 2008 @ 8:32 AM

Good managers are not born - they are made. They learn what works and what doesn't through trial and error, and it is that experience that makes them invaluable. While a college education can provide the knowledge to help with finances and marketing, job experience provides on hand training that aids with real world training. A great manager usually has both of those qualities and also knows how to direct subordinates. The tips that follow can be used to help those who are... more...

Business » Management | By gary Patterson @ Sunday, 25th May 2008 @ 5:04 AM

Heed these tips and watch your company's cash flow grow When Cash is King, it really is King! What do you do when a bluebird opportunity can be pursued only if you have, say, $50,000 to $500,000 (fill in the number and the zeros). Or, a crisis occurs that can be minimized or even solved for $50,000 to $500,000 (again you fill in the zeros). Regardless of your industry or the size of your company, these 21 points can help you generate cash within six months, which when adopted ... more...