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Business > Marketing Does product packaging significantly influence consumer buying behavior?: 4 of 43
Of course, product packaging influences buying behaviour, or companies wouldn't spend the money! Manufacturers, like all corporations, are in the business of maximising profits. They simply would not waste funds on prettifying their product with smart packaging, if it didn't yield results. All companies conduct market researc... More..
Business > Human Resources Best interview questions to ask applicants: 1 of 4
"Tell me something about yourself."Have you ever been guilty of asking that question in an interview? If you have, you're not alone! Most managers receive no training in how to conduct an effective interview. Faced with an eager candidate and a resume you really haven't had time to study, it's easy to resort to wide-open, vag... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to select the ideal place for your new business: 1 of 3
If your business needs a bricks-and-mortar location, choosing the right suburb and the right street can be life or death for your venture.When you are starting out, your first priority is likely to find the lowest-cost premises possible. Don't! With property, bargains are rare: you get what you pay for. If a shop or office ha... More..
Business > Sales Getting started with selling on eBay: 9 of 25
Have you been dreaming of making money on eBay, but don't know how to start? Don't waste time hunting for the right product: you need experience before you try selling as a business, and the best way to do that is to sell stuff you have lying around at home. Everyone has at least one item in their own home that would sell wel... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to survive in a big business world when you are a small business: 2 of 5
These days, customers are being increasingly careful with their money. They're all too conscious that businesses are failing - so they won't order a product or service from you unless they feel confident you're an established company that can deliver the goods. If they know you are a "one-man (or one-woman) band", they may h... More..
Business > Office The ideal workplace: 13 of 31
EMPLOYEES ARE PEOPLE TOO!With ever rising office rents, the focus in office design has been to fit more and more people into a smaller space. While that may save dollars in rent, employers are now realising it can cost in the long run with stressed, unhappy employees leading to poor productivity and high staff turnover. Moder... More..
Business > Starting a Business Baby boomers as entrepreneurs: Tips to make your own business come true: 6 of 14
Baby boomers as entrepreneurs - why not? Many baby boomers, no doubt, are considering this path as they find themselves out of work in the current financial crisis. Yes, starting out on your own is a scary thought, but it is also a great opportunity to finally control your own destiny!Look at the positives - if you think abou... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start a successful home business: 3 of 5
To have a successful home business, it's not enough to have a good business idea. In the excitement of starting a new venture, it's very easy to leap in with enthusiasm instead of stopping to plan. I don't necessarily mean writing one of those fancy "business plans" - which often look good, but don't say much. What I mean is,... More..
Business > Staffing Issues The benefits of hiring people with disabilities: 5 of 8
I have hired people with disabilities, and found them the best workers I have ever had the pleasure to manage. All of them were visually impaired - either partially or totally blind, and all of them worked as telephone switchboard operators. There were several reasons why they were such good employees. The first reason is tha... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start a business on a low budget: 16 of 21
You can see yourself now, a successful entrepreneur with a booming business - but right now, you're broke. How do you bridge the gulf between where you are now, and where you want to be?Of course, the stock answer is to start your business online, because all you need is a website - but the reality doesn't match the hype. You... More..