Articles written by Otis Wilson

Advanced Search

What is Helium

About me - Otis Wilson

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Business > Project Management Finding your leadership style: How to manage people and meet goals: 3 of 17
There are many people who want to be leaders but they have no clue of the character traits that one must possess to take on a responsibility of this magnitude. Unfortunately, it is not until after being in the position for a while that they discover that they are not doing things right and they then want to do something about... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Recommendations for home-based businesses: 11 of 47
In today's economic tough times, people are looking for additional ways to make money in order to pay bills, eliminate debt, and put some extra money in their pockets. If you are one of these people that desires to have more and you are currently contemplating ways to get it, do not fall for a second job in addition to your c... More..
Business > Sales Mistakes made in cold calling: 2 of 4
Ask any phone cells representative what they hate most about their job and they will tell you that it is cold calling. That's right, making unsolicited calls to potential customers. Cold calling is viewed as a waste of time for them and for the customer. Also, many reps feel that cold calling will not yield the large results ... More..
Business > Marketing How promotional gifts ensure your company is remembered: 2 of 4
The best promotional gift that a company can give to ensure that a customer will remember them is one that provides for future bargains. Coupons are synonymous for keeping customers coming back and this is how many businesses including supermarkets, restaurants, and video rental stores win the game of customer loyalty. Custom... More..
Business > Starting an Online Business The importance of a website when running a business: 15 of 20
One of the challenges that many business owners face is getting the word out about the product or service that they offer. For many years, businesses have relied on radio, television, and newspapers to create the awareness of what they have to offer to consumers. It is no doubt that 15-20 years ago, no one would have ever ima... More..
Business > Staffing Issues Team management: Allowing your staff to express frustrations: 7 of 8
If managers do not place themselves in the position to allow team members to express their frustrations, this could have a significant impact on the overall success of all parties involved. Productivity will decrease, morale will diminish, and feelings of distrust will develop. If an outlet is provided for team members to voi... More..
Business > Entrepreneurial Spirit Life's lessons from entrepreneurship: 12 of 13
The lessons learn from Entrepreneurship begin at an early age. Remember when you were a kid and you did chores for your parents to earn extra money? Remember when you sold toys that you no longer wanted to other kids in the neighborhood? Remember when you were a teenager and you baby sat little Johnnie for Mr. and Mrs. Smith ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Best home businesses for 2008: 19 of 20
In this day and time, we're living in a society where financial turmoil is on the horizon. People are falling deeper into debt, losing their homes, and the desire to make more money is of the essence because of the need and wants to keep their head above water. It is no secret that the only way to subside the financial crises... More..
Business > General Management Management tips: Bringing out the best in a quiet employee: 11 of 11
Meet Sam, an employee who has changed positions in the company by choice. Sam wanted a change of pace. The first job that he held was a managerial position, now he has moved to a low-profile position in the company. Remember, it was by choice. Sam has an outstanding personality, everyone in the company knows him, and the thin... More..
Business > General Management Establishing a successful relationship with vendors and partners: 5 of 5
The relationship that is established between any company and its vendors and partners is the equivalency of a husband and wife in a marriage, the lead singer and musicians in a band, or the surgeon and his technicians in an operating room. If effective communications, specified guidelines, and experience are not shared, succe... More..