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Deciphering Office Lingo
No matter what business you are in, there is a culture in your office. The language of the office is fluid, changing as quickly. Keeping up is important because clear communication is the key to succe

5 Steps to Build Stronger Communication and Understanding
Did you know that you should always create a process map for every procedure or system of procedures that you develop? And did you know that, like a table of contents, this will create stronger commu

Move Slowly Into Your First Office
Q: I have outgrown my home office and need to find office space for me and two part time employees. I am really excited about opening my first official office, but never having rented commercial sp

Top 10 Mistakes Made in Business Plans
Lenders and investors may see hundreds of business plans in a single day. Make your business plan stand out against the rest, and avoid these common mistakes.1. Not proving that you have the managemen

Why "The Apprentice" Is Good For America
Donald Trump and executive producer Mark Burnett have a hit on their hands: "The Apprentice." This NBC reality series plays rather like Burnett’s old CBS hit "Survivor"-- except that the contestants

Are You Losing Your Edge?
Challenge for working professionals todayIf you are reading this, I expect you are a working professional.The world has changed and so is the professional field.Today, maybe you are also a doctor, acc

Costing At No Cost
Cost estimation is always a crucial topic in many industries. For converters, it may be one of the keys to success… or to failure.The estimation comes into play for several reasons: to prepare product

Can Buying Groups Save You Money?
Let me give you a brief history of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO). They have been around for decades. Do you know what types of businesses get the best pricing on all of the goods and service

Status - Cross Cultural Differences
Status exists in all societies but varies in fundamental ways. Cross cultural differences in they way in which we perceive status, gain status and react to status differ from culture to culture.In thi

Why We Have So Many Problem People at Work
Each day when I walked through the front door, I immediately looked to see where Yvonne was. As soon as I made eye contact I would shout out, “Good morning, Yvonne!” Then I would quickly run in the

Managing an Elevator Cash Flow
Jannice K., a past Virginia resident, now California resident, worked in Burger King for ten years. Back when I was a junk food addict, she passed me the bag and drink through the drive through windo

Using a Translation Service
In a market full of translators, translation agencies and translation directories one is forgiven for feeling confused as to where to go and who to use. Finding a good translation service or translato

Language Interpreters
English has rapidly become the major language of international politics, trade and commerce. However, this does not mean it is the world language. It still competes with other major languages such as

Scammers Use Better Business Bureau Name To Commit Scams
The Better Business Bureau recently issued a national alert to warn consumers and businesses about two questionable operations that are falsely using the BBB name to scam victims.One business is perpe

A Strategy for Attracting Higher Paying Client
Some people have little difficulty attracting and maintaining higher paying clients. Others can't get to first base. Higher paying clients consume less time, exchange energy instead of zapping yours,

Feng Shui Office
Things to take into account at the time to look for feng shui office harmony.At the time to look for feng shui office harmony, there are many important things to consider and to use in order to achiev

Infinite Ideas
Ideas are infinite. Accept that premise, and you will be set for life, in improv or business. Don't accept that premise, and you doom yourself to a bleak future…Ok, maybe that was a bit excessive, but

The Sound of Silence
'Nature abhors a vacuum.' In science, things move from where they are to where they are not. Gas will spread to fill a space, liquids will mix naturally, and air pressure will try to equalize. Have yo

The Good Enough 10%
So, how would you eat an elephant?In this oft-used riddle, the answer is 'one bite at a time.' Trite? Yes, but that makes it no less relevant.When trying to be creative in anyway, people block themsel

Watch Your Focus!
One of the primary ways that people limit their effectiveness is by putting their focus and attention in the wrong place. This is true in many different ways (positive vs. negative, solutions vs. prob

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