Business Trends

In whatever career you may find yourself in, there is no such thing as "information overload." Know as much as you can, do what others do, and what the entire company does. Equip yourself with a total knowledge of your work environment, enough to make you feel like you own the network. Who knows, you may someday. Walking an extra mile, being organized at work, honesty, trust-worthiness, dependability, being a team player, loyalty, and resourcefulness are the must-be charac...

For many people the ultimate dream is to work from home. To some people who have achieved this dream it has turned into the ultimate nightmare! If you are thinking about working from home, what are the pitfalls and what can you do to avoid them?

Many of us dream of the possibility of creating a successful business right from our homes, one that is sustainable and we can run without ever leaving the confines of our humble abode. Alas, there are numerous businesses which begin and end with these great ideas each year. But some people have the know-how to create a business, which can effectively be operated from home and they have learned the secrets to doing it profitably. Continue reading as we explore some of these secrets...

There are large number of individuals who wish to work from home. The number one wish of many parents is to be able to stay at home with their children and still make a living. Although many individuals are unaware, there are a large number of existing work at home internet businesses that need assistance or individuals can even develop their own.

Social networking is not a new phenomenon - people have been meeting together for centuries as a way of expanding their friendships, increasing their sense of community, and establishing new business relationships. And even in the last half century neighborhood or city-based networking organizations have arisen such as the Lions, Kiwanis, and Elks clubs along with those dedicated to pure networking like Business Networking International and LeTip. But it wasn't until a websit...

All in all, I'm pretty happy with how 2005 turned out. My business is taking off. I've built a solid foundation to support even more growth (which I forecast for 2006) and I've even managed to take some time off. I'd like other entrepreneurs and business owners to feel as good about their business as I do about mine, so I thought I'd take a moment to share 5 things I attribute to my successful 2005.

You started your business with dreams of making millions. When the time comes to sell your business, you will want to keep as many of those after tax dollars as you possibly can in exchange for your blood, sweat and tears. Advance planning can make a big difference in the amount you pocket after the sale of your business.

In today's increasingly competitive hospitality industry, owners and managers are constantly seeking the answer to an important question- How do you recruit, retain, and motivate staff who are responsible for creating a "magical" experience which exceeds your guest's expectations? Some answers may be found by looking to successful companies that are consistently achieving these goals. William Shakespeare wrote, 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely pl...

Your business meetings should be a profit generator. Here's how.

Many of us wonder if it is worth working for ourselves or not, we often think about how wealthy we are making our employer and wonder if we could make ourselves that wealthy. Is it worth starting up your own business?....the answer is yes it is!!