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Business > Office The ideal workplace: 1 of 31
Let's face it. The "ideal" workplace is one where you can work well with your supervisors and your co-workers. That is typically it. There is a lot of talk these days about atmosphere, culture, and ergonomics, but the bottom line is that people don't leave organizations. People leave people. You can buy me a nice chair and p... More..
Business > Starting a Business Questions you should ask before quitting your day job: 1 of 21
Quitting a job is something that should never be taken lightly. While there are probably people that quit jobs every day, there is still some thought that should be employed before making that final decision. After all, leaving a job can have major ramifications on one's life. People should do everything in their power to ma... More..
Business > Business Strategy Why businesses fail: 2 of 34
Smart people with solid business plans create new ventures all the time and they end up failing miserably. At the same, time some other individuals may find their businesses flourishing, despite a missing business plan and a general lack of entrepreneurial skill. The reality is that businesses management is a complex set of ... More..
Business > General Management Management tips employees would give their bosses: 2 of 27
There are often things that an employee would love to tell their boss, but for obvious reasons they keep their comments to themselves. The boss is, after all, the person that has major control over a person's employment, compensation, work schedule, and general happiness in the workplace. Therefore, telling the boss "a thing... More..
Business > Sales Getting started with selling on eBay: 2 of 25
In the old days when people wanted to get rid of their stuff, they would have a garage sale, or simply bag up some of their merchandise and bring it to a local charity. Today, people have the opportunity to participate in the world's biggest garage sale, namely Ebay. The Ebay experience is an online auction site, where peopl... More..
Business > Finance & Insurance Saving: The key to wealth: 2 of 25
The truth about some things in life is that the simple things are the hardest to accomplish. Despite sophisticated methodologies and complex concepts, some people just need to do the little things in order to reach important long-term goals. In the case of wealth (a relative term), saving is a key component to the process. H... More..
Business > Management Ethics What are the social responsibilities of business?: 1 of 11
Discussing the "social responsibility" of business is a bit of a strange quantity because essentially this particular topic is about motivations and outcomes. In other words, why is a business actually "in business"? Most people would default to saying, "to make money", but unfortunately it isn't really that simple. Ultimate... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?: 7 of 69
Someone once said that people don't leave companies, they leave people. While this isn't universally true, think about the conversations you have around the water cooler regarding the "company". Chances are, your conversations often center around individuals and the work that they are, or are not doing. As much as we want to... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Advice for setting up a home office: 2 of 19
Increasingly, people are working from home as data-driven businesses spring up in a variety of industries. In addition, companies are having more of their employees work from home as it can save cost on facilities, furniture, storage, and supplies. Granted, there are ways to set up a home office. It can seem like a fun activ... More..
Business > General Management Managers and delegation: 2 of 19
The concept of delegation is not complex, as it entails one's ability and intent to give particular tasks or responsibilities to other people. In a business setting, this is typically done from a manager to an employee. However, delegation is one of those processes that is extremely difficult for some people. Some of it has ... More..