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What Does It Take to Be the "Best" of Companies Today?
As a management professor and consultant, one of the questions that is inevitably posed - whether in a class or in a company’s conference room - is a simple one: How do we - as a company - become better? Now better - in this context - is a word with literally a thousand different possible meanings and interpretations. From a management perspective, you have to ask yourself specifically what do you want to achieve by getting better:
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
These Full Service Realtors Are Saving Home Sellers Half the Cost. Top Story - December 2018.
Have you ever wondered why it costs 6% to sell your home? That’s no small number. For a $600,000 home, that equates to $36,000—more than the U.S. median individual income.
By Patty Ramsen7 years ago in Journal
Meet the Jabra SPEAK 810: The Ultimate Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone Every Company Needs
After yet another call rehashing the same details to yet another batch of clients, my boss looked like she was ready to have her head hit the desk. It had been a very long day.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Journal
Marketing Socks for Good from the Big Easy
As a management professor and consultant, I can safely say that one of the waaaaaaaaay most overused—and overwrought—terms in business today is social responsibility. Companies will go out of their way to tell you all about whatever good they are doing to show just how socially responsible they are. And oftentimes, they will spend as much or more on advertising and promoting the good things they might be doing than on the actual good things they are doing.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
Ways to Start a Business with Social Media
In today's society, starting your own business can lead to success or failure, but it depends on your character and how driven you want to be. For myself, I have been working on a business plan for my own digital marketing company. In the mean time, I actually do freelance work on the side and it has actually been a very good gig. I have made at least $600 a month on a good month. This gives me opportunity to work from home and to help business through the United States and the United Kingdom as well. Let me give you some tips on how to market your business, which can help in the long run.
By Alex Osborne7 years ago in Journal
Amazon Marketplace: The Pros and Cons for Your Business
When launching a new business, Amazon might be just the place to break ground. As the world’s second largest online marketplace, there are millions of customers just waiting to be found. However, like any time you start a business, there will be pros and cons involved in literally every aspect of your day-to-day affairs.
By Mark Armstrong7 years ago in Journal
Pros and Cons of Marketing and Starting Your Business Online
There's no denying the appeal in being your own boss, and calling your own shots. There's also no denying the appeal in investing in something you love whether it be clothes, video games, or makeup. The possibilities on the things you could market are endless, and adding the internet to the equation just makes things seem a little more achievable.
By Jessica Jane7 years ago in Journal
Balancing Business Travel and Family Life
People who are frequent business travelers have unique issues. The fact that they are often on the road, missing important family events and not seeing much of their family often takes a toll not only on them but also on their spouses and kids.
By Nina Simons7 years ago in Journal
