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Casual Articles - Do You Have Room For More Business? How to Make Sure that Your Office is Working For You
Reaching millionaire status used to seem like an incomparable task reserved only for the intellectually gifted or the insanely lucky. However, these days obtaining a million is becoming less and less of a feat. I was shocked by the number of millionaire's that actually exist in the U.S. today. It is estimated that over 2,770 new millionaire's are created per day (in the U.S. alone!). How insane is that? That number was almost impossible to believe until I found several sources that reported about the same estimate.It is
3. Business Card Blues. I have always enjoyed collecting business cards from colleagues, trade shows and networking events. Instead of buying a fancy rolodex or plastic sleeves, I have simply taken the lid from a box of cards and used that to alphabetically file my collection of business cards. However, once a year I go th
In order to be competitive in today's job market, you must stand apart from the competition. Just how competitive is the market? To illustrate this, Nissan North America recently moved their headquarters to Nashville, TN. 158 jobs were originally posted, and more than 13,000 candidates applied! Use our tips for job hunting in today's market to set yourself above the competition.Even with statistics like this, however, you shouldn't get discouraged. Understand that there is a lot of competition, but by planning and exe
Intrigued? Read on for some practical suggestions to free up energy and attract more prosperity.
1. Purge your files. In my own research and reading I continue to come across the suggestion that 80% of filed papers are never referred to again. If you doubt this statistic, here is an objective test that you can perform: every time you refer to a certain file, article or document, place a pencil dot in the right hand corner or update an electronic header. At the end of the fiscal year, when you purge your filing cabinet or electronic folders, you will have evidence of the value of the article. Sometimes we hang on to things “just in case” and if we were to test this theory, we would realize that this is motivated by fear, not a genuine need for the information.
2. Get rid of reminders of failed projects or ideas. Have you ever had a great idea that didn’t make it past a staff vote? Or what about the presentation that flopped or proposal that was rejected by the conference committee? Hanging on to reminders of failed projects can keep us stuck in the past and serve as a physical barrier to new ideas and creativity. The same applies to rough drafts, duplicate copies or rejection letters. Get rid of the old and make room for the new!
3. Business Card Blues. I have always enjoyed collecting business cards from colleagues, trade shows and networking events. Instead of buying a fancy rolodex or plastic sleeves, I have simply taken the lid from a box of cards and used that to alphabetically file my collection of business cards. However, once a year I go thr
So you've decided to set up a new business, the idea is good, the bank has given you the green light and everything is looking peachy. Wait a minute haven't you forgotten something? Yes, that's right - your trousers! With all that excitement you clean forgot to put any on this morning. Anything else you air brained fool? Yes 5 points there at the back - what you need above all else is an unforgettable look to knock the competition dead.Step 1: The Logo DesignWhat are the things to look out for when thinking about y
1. Purge your files. In my own research and reading I continue to come across the suggestion that 80% of filed papers are never referred to again. If you doubt this statistic, here is an objective test that you can perform: every time you refer to a certain file, article or document, place a pencil dot in the right hand corner or update an electronic header. At the end of the fiscal year, when you purge your filing cabinet or electronic folders, you will have evidence of the value of the article. Sometimes we hang on to things “just in case” and if we were to test this theory, we would realize that this is motivated by fear, not a genuine need for the information.
2. Get rid of reminders of failed projects or ideas. Have you ever had a great idea that didn’t make it past a staff vote? Or what about the presentation that flopped or proposal that was rejected by the conference committee? Hanging on to reminders of failed projects can keep us stuck in the past and serve as a physical barrier to new ideas and creativity. The same applies to rough drafts, duplicate copies or rejection letters. Get rid of the old and make room for the new!
3. Business Card Blues. I have always enjoyed collecting business cards from colleagues, trade shows and networking events. Instead of buying a fancy rolodex or plastic sleeves, I have simply taken the lid from a box of cards and used that to alphabetically file my collection of business cards. However, once a year I go th
Do you want to attract new customers while building greater loyalty among your current customers? Include your customers in your marketing and promotions. By creating greater awareness of your customers (and their businesses) you may help to build their businesses and increase their demand for your products and services. Whether or not using customers in your marketing causes them to buy more from you, your willingness to showcase them will cause them to feel more attachment to you and will encourage them to remain customers for
2. Get rid of reminders of failed projects or ideas. Have you ever had a great idea that didn’t make it past a staff vote? Or what about the presentation that flopped or proposal that was rejected by the conference committee? Hanging on to reminders of failed projects can keep us stuck in the past and serve as a physical barrier to new ideas and creativity. The same applies to rough drafts, duplicate copies or rejection letters. Get rid of the old and make room for the new!
3. Business Card Blues. I have always enjoyed collecting business cards from colleagues, trade shows and networking events. Instead of buying a fancy rolodex or plastic sleeves, I have simply taken the lid from a box of cards and used that to alphabetically file my collection of business cards. However, once a year I go th
Pay attention…focus…concentrate…prioritize…Easy to say but hard to do when so much is vying for your attention. What makes it so hard to master these basic concepts?Have you ever stopped to consider how much is fighting for your attention? Just picture for a moment:Opening a website page --pop-up dialogs springing into view --boxes of ads and comments lining the sides of the pages --multiple colors screaming out at youDriving down the freewaynders of failed projects or ideas. Have you ever had a great idea that didn’t make it past a staff vote? Or what about the presentation that flopped or proposal that was rejected by the conference committee? Hanging on to reminders of failed projects can keep us stuck in the past and serve as a physical barrier to new ideas and creativity. The same applies to rough drafts, duplicate copies or rejection letters. Get rid of the old and make room for the new!
3. Business Card Blues. I have always enjoyed collecting business cards from colleagues, trade shows and networking events. Instead of buying a fancy rolodex or plastic sleeves, I have simply taken the lid from a box of cards and used that to alphabetically file my collection of business cards. However, once a year I go th
ConsequencesThis situation can be particularly difficult for those who require financial assistance in continuing college education, which requires 3 to 4 years for completion. As a result, high school graduates are increasingly taking up low-end, monotonous jobs of lesser importance, challenge and value. These have little potential in offering a lucrative and rewarding career. The recent tendency of employers seeking professionals who already posses pre-developed skills and talents instead of hiring fresh high school gr
3. Business Card Blues. I have always enjoyed collecting business cards from colleagues, trade shows and networking events. Instead of buying a fancy rolodex or plastic sleeves, I have simply taken the lid from a box of cards and used that to alphabetically file my collection of business cards. However, once a year I go through the cards and re-assess which ones are worth keeping. Some people may have seemed attractive at the time, perhaps in terms of potential partnerships or business, but as the months go by there are bound to be contacts that have been forgotten or are no longer congruent with my business goals. Don’t be afraid to weed out cards to make room for new contacts. As you may already be in the habit of doing, make sure you jot down a few notes on the back of a new card to remind yourself of when you met the person or how they link into your business.
4. Text books gathering dust? Often people are lulled into a false sense of security with walls of books and publications. While text and reference books may have served a purpose at one time, if you haven’t referred to them in the past few years chances are you wont. Plus, with the internet at our fingertips, most people go to the computer instead of their book shelf to conduct research. Go through your books one by one and honestly ask whether they reflect who you are today. If they no longer fit with your vision or your beliefs, sell or donate them to a local library so that someone else can make better use of them.
5. Create a current port folio and ditch the rest. As our careers progress and business grows, it is natural to accumulate more evidence of our success and contributions. However, just like our kid’s crumpled artwork, some pieces are going to have more value than others. Inventory your sales accomplishments, compile newspaper clippings, client testimonials and certificates and weed out pieces that
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