Influence Management - Your Fast Track to Greater Impact - Part 2

In part 2 of this 3-part article series, we’ll continue to examine points of influence, the social science research that supports their efficacy, and what you can do as a business leader to use them to your advantage.

Confined Space Safety Policy - The 9 Policy Headings

The confined space safety policy is needed in many industrial and manufacturing settings. Being comprehensive and efficient is key. This article outlines one such policy.

Workplace Conflict - The Five W's for Intervention

Conflict in the workplace can be costly. It results in reduced productivity, low morale, and employee dissatisfaction. Quick, decisive intervention is vital. But what should you do and when? These important tips will help you move from crisis to calm when conflict threatens.

Small Business Stress Management - Worry Creatively About Money

Financial worries can plague a business manager unless the manager organizes the concerns and schedules those tasks relating to money management. With proper attention to the tasks in a timely manner the financial side of business management becomes nearly worry free. When managers still feel anxiety coming on they are well-advised to vent it out and get it over with, a better approach than fighting their worries.

For Consistent Profits Operate A 'Sales Process'

High-power direct-sales companies always have a very clearly defined sales process because using it makes a great deal of money. There are many learning points you can take from them if your motivation is to make a lot of money.

PM Quick Tips - 5 Ways For PM's to Succeed

A few months back I wrote an article about a list which I had started some 10 years ago when I began managing projects. This list is a hodge-podge of things which worked and things which didn't. I've added items as years have years passed, sometimes subtracted and also updated statements to be more relative as I've grown personally and professionally.

Trouble-Free Printing And Photocopying - It's In The Paper!

The range of paper types for use with office printers and photocopier systems is vast and complex, and some careful thought is required to achieve the best results. This article outlines some key issues.

Hire Teamwork-Oriented Employees

You can use pre-employment tests, specific interview questions, realistic job previews, and role-modeling to hire employees who crave to use teamwork and collaboration. This article teaches some terrific ways to help you hire teamwork-oriented employees.

Are You A Bad Boss? Could You Be Better?

Research reveals that the Number One reason people quit their jobs is a poor relationship with their supervisor. How do you rank on my 8-point checklist? Tips for becoming a better boss.

Are You Killing Your Employees? Read This Before You Answer That Question

A recent survey by the Gallup Management Journal reveals that nearly three of every ten workers believe their jobs are harming them physically. My question for you is: Are you partly to blame? Thirteen tips to make your workplace a healthier place to be, physically, mentally and emotionally.

Are Your Employees Goofing Off Or Building Better A Better Team? How Friendly Is Your Office?

When you come across two of your employees chatting about personal matters, do they look sheepish and quickly scatter, certain that you'd disapprove of how they're wasting company time? Do you, in fact, become irritated and try and dream up ways to squeeze higher productivity out of your team? Well guess what? That attitude may be diminishing productivity, adding to employee stress, creating an unpleasant office culture and contributing to health problems for your staff. The value of office friendships.

New Software For Your Medical Practice Management

Advancements in technology make our lives easier and less hectic right? Not really, life has become easier but seems to be getting more and more hectic. The health care industry is no exception. Every medical practice needs practice management software to better it's productivity and maximize its time. This article explains why.

Is Your Business Ready For a Do-Over?

Let's say the business of your dreams allows you a comfortable income, enough money for contributions, more than enough for retirement purposes and a little bit of fun along the way. However, your clients get in the way.

Electronic Document Management - The Basics - Part 1

Document management can mean many things to many people, and can serve a variety of purposes. The intention of this article is to list the components involved in document management and to briefly describe each one. At the conclusion, there are also some important factors to help in selecting a document management system.