http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Business:Management EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ I met Stony earlier this month on a flight from Newark to Houston. He was on his way home to Mobile, Alabama. I was on my way to deliver a keynote presentation to the Texas General Counsel Forum in San Antonio. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:42:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Are-the-Stonys-in-Your-Organization?&id=3300778 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Are-the-Stonys-in-Your-Organization?&id=3300778 The benefits of an ERP implementation in the business environment. ERP implementation is a vital process of ERP. This strategy tries to mitigate risk by action and by relying on behavioral processes and actions. ERP Implementation is a balance of scope and resources and focusing on processes that offer a return, and not pursuing resources on areas that don't, by integrating all departments and functions across a company onto a single system that can serve different departments' needs. ERP systems can also automate complex transaction processes and has the potential for cost reduction. Successful ERP implementation uses several software applications to improve performance of organizations resource planning, management, and operational control. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:25:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-ERP-The-Benefits-in-the-Workplace-Environment&id=659709 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-ERP-The-Benefits-in-the-Workplace-Environment&id=659709 Yes its true! A 100% fact! Many marketers may debate and argue until they are blue in the face. I heard it all. "My down-line is just too lazy!" "They won't return my phone calls." "They are dropping out without even trying." This happens and in some instances there is nothing you can do about it. But, for the most part you have everything to do with it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Downline-Represents-Your-Leadership&id=3294613 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Downline-Represents-Your-Leadership&id=3294613 What are the signs that an organization is in trouble? What are the symptoms of a company that has lost its way? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Signs-Your-Oganization-is-in-Trouble-The-Seven-Deadly-Diseases-of-Business-Management&id=3303274 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Signs-Your-Oganization-is-in-Trouble-The-Seven-Deadly-Diseases-of-Business-Management&id=3303274 This article lays out a step-by-step process for addressing tough business issues. It's designed to work with any industry and any problem. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Method-For-Solving-Tough-Business-Problems&id=3171573 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Method-For-Solving-Tough-Business-Problems&id=3171573 Did you know that some people can determine the strength of a leader within mere minutes of meeting him or her? Some can without saying a word or even making eye contact. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Developing-the-Right-Posture-For-Your-Business&id=3294749 http://ezinearticles.com/?Developing-the-Right-Posture-For-Your-Business&id=3294749 Six Sigma Metrics are essential tools within the Six Sigma arsenal that can help to create better performance and improved processes through data analysis and factual exploration and discovery. A company's ability to use these metrics to the best of their ability can directly impact their profit potential from Six Sigma Process improvements. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-The-Relationship-of-Metrics-and-Profits&id=3300511 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-The-Relationship-of-Metrics-and-Profits&id=3300511 Kaizen events, or small Six Sigma Projects that are done very quickly and briefly, are often more helpful to a business than completing one large project. Using Kaizen events, you can make a myriad of little changes in your business that add up to big success in the long run. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:55:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-Using-Kaizen-Events-to-Serve-a-Larger-Purpose&id=3300501 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-Using-Kaizen-Events-to-Serve-a-Larger-Purpose&id=3300501 The current economic climate has taken a toll on many businesses, and it can be difficult to keep the company going. The recession could hit anyone, and if it takes out your important buyers or suppliers, you could end up following them into bankruptcy. And, unfortunately, there's not a lot that can be done to prevent that from happening. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-the-Best-Use-of-Asset-Tracking-Systems&id=3300695 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-the-Best-Use-of-Asset-Tracking-Systems&id=3300695 It is extremely important to have a single platform for financial and operations information for unified vision and understanding and implementing of policies. Following are some of the requirements. Good job management software could provide Information on finger tips; it also help in completing huge volume of work by simple procedure. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Using-Job-Management-Software&id=3299007 http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Using-Job-Management-Software&id=3299007 Creating a culture of service, performance, and operational excellence is a journey, not a destination. And guess what? As soon as you feel you have achieved it, along comes increased competition which forces you to be more innovative in your approach. Regrettably, without commitment, strong leadership, role modeling, and innovation, it is impossible to maintain a competitive advantage within your industry. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Role-of-Senior-Leadership-in-Driving-Excellence&id=3290518 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Role-of-Senior-Leadership-in-Driving-Excellence&id=3290518 Database management is a powerful resource tool for storage, retrieval, and evaluation of your business data, which permits large scale analysis of data for research purposes. Data base management is an often neglected aspect of many research programs, despite the fact that data constitutes a major foundation of the study. Database management provides the control over particular pieces of data that result in creating a detailed report for the end user, by manipulation the stored data to the requirements. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Database-Management-The-Value-For-Your-Organization&id=626736 http://ezinearticles.com/?Database-Management-The-Value-For-Your-Organization&id=626736 Having a happy, motivated and productive team is key to customer service, maintaining sales and controlling costs. Conversely unenthusiastic or discontented staff will not only affect the quality of service, your sales and the day-to-day running of the operation, but will also rub off on everyone else, and ultimately lead to high labour turnover. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Maintain-and-Retain-a-Happy-and-Motivated-Team&id=3175149 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Maintain-and-Retain-a-Happy-and-Motivated-Team&id=3175149 A couple of weeks ago, I was conducting a leadership development program for a well known organization in South Florida and a 24 year old IT manager came up to me at the break. "Debbie, how can I earn the respect of my Baby Boomer staff. They keep telling me I remind them of their son." He is thinking of leaving. After 3 years in a technical position in which he proved his skills, knowledge, talents and abilities, he was promoted. Yet he feels he cannot earn the respect of his staff because of the generational difference. This is a real world challenge with real world solutions. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Employee-Engagement-The-Topic-You-Cant-Escape&id=647929 http://ezinearticles.com/?Employee-Engagement-The-Topic-You-Cant-Escape&id=647929 Delegating. One of the hardest things to master in business is the art of delegating. There are many reasons why we find it difficult, but the main one is that we do not believe that anyone will do it as well as us. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Delegating-For-Profit&id=3188088 http://ezinearticles.com/?Delegating-For-Profit&id=3188088 The start-up entrepreneur and the veteran business owner will benefit from the CASTLE System for business development. CASTLE is an acronym for the 6 courses of action that will improve operations, sales and overall profitability of the business. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Powerful-6-Part-Methodology-to-Grow-Your-Profits&id=3286360 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Powerful-6-Part-Methodology-to-Grow-Your-Profits&id=3286360 In the past decades, the tolerable method use for dividing and acquiring ownership of apartment blocks was company title. But this has undergone defects and issues specifically difficulties in instituting mortgages. That is why strata title was developed and introduced initially in New South Wales State in Australia. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-the-Best-Strata-Management-Agents&id=3290889 http://ezinearticles.com/?Find-the-Best-Strata-Management-Agents&id=3290889 "Risk is like fire: If controlled it will help you; if uncontrolled it will rise up and destroy you." -- Theodore Roosevelt, War hero and 26th President of the United States. (Author's Note: This is the first of a series of articles on steps a Chief Compliance Officer can and should take to succeed in that role.) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Succeed-As-a-Chief-Compliance-Officer-Step-1-Creating-the-Right-Culture&id=3288371 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Succeed-As-a-Chief-Compliance-Officer-Step-1-Creating-the-Right-Culture&id=3288371 At its most basic definition, Six Sigma is a process improvement tool that serves to lower defect ratios to a standard of 3.4 defects per million opportunities. As such, it has been applied by many different companies, businesses and industries that have all seen a lot of success through their Six Sigma Projects. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-Investigating-the-Trend&id=3294323 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-Investigating-the-Trend&id=3294323 Six Sigma Methodology is very precise, and those who have completed Six Sigma Training are aware of the attention to detail and the analysis that is included in the process. Taking the time to develop a sound data plan to measure the process during that stage of DMAIC is essential to efficiently and properly collecting and measuring information to begin developing a solution to the quality improvement project at hand. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:26:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-Data-Plan-Building&id=3294321 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-Data-Plan-Building&id=3294321 Just like that of Senior Leadership, the role a Mid-Manager plays in creating and sustaining a culture of service excellence is tremendous. Why? Because Mid-managers and supervisors have direct impact on both the work environment created for their line staff, and the overall customer experience. However, too often mid-managers and supervisors are not held to any level of accountability when it comes to employees performance and customer service. The focus is solely on operations. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Role-of-Mid-Managers-in-Driving-Excellence&id=3290594 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Role-of-Mid-Managers-in-Driving-Excellence&id=3290594 Remuneration and in particular the bonus packages of CEOs and senior management have been in the spotlight across the globe in recent times. It will probably take some time before the community, shareholders, boards and management get on the same page in terms of what constitutes an appropriate remuneration package. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:13:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Directors-Think-of-Their-CEOs-Performance-and-Remuneration-3-Key-Findings&id=3072501 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Directors-Think-of-Their-CEOs-Performance-and-Remuneration-3-Key-Findings&id=3072501 Experience is a great teacher. But all too often her lessons offered go unlearned. Reflecting on one's practice, however, helps ensure the lessons of experience are learned and made profitable. Aspiring to superior performance requires one to know what needs doing and how to get it done. Increasing knowledge and developing the skills to expertly execute one's mission are two proven methods for improving performance. Every experience provides an opportunity to both gain wisdom and improve your skills. This essay will explain how reflective practice can guide you in using experience as a learning tool to achieve superior performance. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:40:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Experience-Count-3-Steps-to-Superior-Performance&id=3283931 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Experience-Count-3-Steps-to-Superior-Performance&id=3283931 During this time of year, we all tend to be grateful for something. It may be good health, financial stability, material abundance, or the supportive and loving people in our lives. Those who support us can be family on the home front and managers on the work front. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:22:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Great-Boss-and-Why-Are-Employees-Grateful-to-Have-One?&id=3295956 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Great-Boss-and-Why-Are-Employees-Grateful-to-Have-One?&id=3295956 It's a fact! Most businesses in the building and construction industry focus their staff training on the technical skills needed to do the job. And it makes sense doesn't it? Arm your employees with the technical skills they need to perform their task and the training is done. Or is it? Are we getting the most out of our people? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sharpen-Your-Employees-Soft-Skills-For-Maximum-Profits&id=3283843 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sharpen-Your-Employees-Soft-Skills-For-Maximum-Profits&id=3283843 One of the greatest cliches in our management literature is the emphasis on the importance of the customer. It also happens to be the unvarnished truth in that the profitability of any business hinges critically around the way we manage and treat our customers. This is where the ideal client management software is invaluable. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:07:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Client-Management-Software-Important-Considerations&id=3285175 http://ezinearticles.com/?Client-Management-Software-Important-Considerations&id=3285175 The new global economy is changing fast and leaders will have to shift their organizational structure to stay competitive and profitable. The commitment style of leadership is replacing the old commandment style. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-Commandment-Or-Commitment&id=3282631 http://ezinearticles.com/?Leadership-Commandment-Or-Commitment&id=3282631 Training Within Industry (TWI) was created by the United States government to address the issue of workers going off to fight World War II. At that time, most of the factory workers were men, and as these men were going to war, they were taking with them the knowledge of how to do their jobs. The US government feared, in particular, that many of the industries that were necessary to supply the war effort would suffer. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Training-Within-Industry-(TWI)?&id=3282680 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Training-Within-Industry-(TWI)?&id=3282680 If you are a Board Member or are considering joining a Board, you should have answers to the following 10 questions. If you are in the contemplation stage, these basic questions will help to guide your decision. If you are already serving on a Board, they will act as a reminder of why you are there, and may even prompt you to make some meaningful adjustments. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Board-of-Directors-10-Key-Questions-to-Ask-Yourself&id=3289701 http://ezinearticles.com/?Board-of-Directors-10-Key-Questions-to-Ask-Yourself&id=3289701 Executives and professionals all delegate work. Leveraging others' skill sets through delegation is a critical-path management tool for these individuals. Getting the right work to the right people who have enough time is the key to the efficient and effective completion of projects. Yet many people are poor delegators of work. Why that is and ways to improve your delegation skills follow. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:05:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Delegation-Skills&id=3282020 http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Delegation-Skills&id=3282020 When most people hear about Lean (in manufacturing or service industries), they almost always start with a false assumption about what it is. They term conjures up getting rid of people, reducing breaks, and locking up the pencil cabinet. Lean is actually light years apart from this. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lean-is-More-Than-You-Think&id=3281320 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lean-is-More-Than-You-Think&id=3281320 If you are thinking about changing your organization's shift schedule, you should try to keep these four points in mind: 1. Your group is unique. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:53:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Changing-Shift-Schedules-Major-Considerations&id=3281640 http://ezinearticles.com/?Changing-Shift-Schedules-Major-Considerations&id=3281640 Underestimating project cost is a major issue worldwide. This can be construed as "strategic misrepresentation" in an effort to get the project approved and built. This is a reason why project managers and their associates must find importance to studying the scope of a project and the materials needed in light of the problem to be solved for the customer. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Approach-For-Estimating-Project-Time-and-Cost&id=3103281 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Approach-For-Estimating-Project-Time-and-Cost&id=3103281 The factors that make people great leaders are often different to those that most people think of. Many people think that being able to stand in front of a large crowd and act with a great personality and command respect from this. However, far more important traits are integrity and passion for the job that they are performing. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:28:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Are-All-the-Great-Leaders?&id=3257048 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Are-All-the-Great-Leaders?&id=3257048 We generally ask business teams we are working with, the question: "Why can't you grow?" The answers are captured and filed away for future reference. We just got around to codifying the data into subject matter that seemed to associate with three generalized categories, Leadership Mindset; Organizational Skillset; and Operational Toolset. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:45:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Market-Driven-Innovation-Why-We-Cant-Grow-Our-Business&id=3281397 http://ezinearticles.com/?Market-Driven-Innovation-Why-We-Cant-Grow-Our-Business&id=3281397 I have been a rebel my entire life and only now am I understanding why. We are our own individuals with unique characteristics that frankly I am very grateful for. Can you imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same? But what are these tensions, why do they exist and what can or should we do about them? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:53:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Type,-B-Type-What-About-Your-Type?&id=3276145 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Type,-B-Type-What-About-Your-Type?&id=3276145 As leaders and managers we're constantly bombarded with information that needs digesting and disseminating to others. Some of it good and some of it bad. While there's no 'right' way to do it there are certainly some simple and effective ways to minimise disruption and maintain or increase motivation and buy-in. In this article you'll discover 5 positive effects of Walking your Talk to help you achieve more with ease. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:43:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Positive-Effects-to-Walking-Your-Talk&id=3279683 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Positive-Effects-to-Walking-Your-Talk&id=3279683 For some unknown reason, most managements seem to lump the two functions together, perhaps understandably if they share the same piece of software - rather like saying that Marketing and IT belong together because they share the same photocopier. In fact, they are quite disparate, both in what they do, and the type of people who work in them. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:32:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Payroll-is-From-Mars,-HR-is-From-Venus&id=3277429 http://ezinearticles.com/?Payroll-is-From-Mars,-HR-is-From-Venus&id=3277429 As a board evolves from in-house through insurgent to collaborative status its culture also evolves. This process is driven by the new realities which the board must come to terms with. During the in-house phase, board membership is largely ceremonial. Members are expected to do a great deal of listening and make modest contributions. Such a board is limited in its prerogatives - and often restricted to issues which management decides to 'delegate' to it. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:18:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Board-of-Directors-Cultural-Evolution&id=3240927 http://ezinearticles.com/?Board-of-Directors-Cultural-Evolution&id=3240927 How do you know who to hire, who you need to train & when you should fire. The summary below may may help business owner make some critical decisions in steering their companies through common tasks. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:09:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Staff-Management-in-Business&id=3279556 http://ezinearticles.com/?Staff-Management-in-Business&id=3279556 Sometimes as a manager you really need to find courage and you need to confront employees about poor performance. As you have probably found out, not all employees are open to criticism. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:20:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Without-Fear&id=3256680 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Without-Fear&id=3256680 Traditionally organisations have managed from the top down, in a management by results style. The concept of leadership has successfully pervaded the senior levels of management and gradually the style is changing. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:47:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Business-Sense-Frontline-Leadership-Vs-Frontline-Management&id=3288920 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Business-Sense-Frontline-Leadership-Vs-Frontline-Management&id=3288920 If you are considering adding an employee to your business, the hiring process can be challenging to say the least. However, it is essential to have a well rehearsed interview strategy in place to ensure that the employee you do hire is not only right for the job, but right for you as well. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:13:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hire-the-Right-Employee&id=3287865 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hire-the-Right-Employee&id=3287865 Proper data collection is essential to the success of your company's Six Sigma Implementation. When collecting the data for your project, asking the proper questions is imperative! With the right questions, and the right data, you will be well on your way to Six Sigma Project success. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:08:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-The-Questions-Matter-in-Data-Collection&id=3287858 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Projects-The-Questions-Matter-in-Data-Collection&id=3287858 There is a lot to be said for a quality Six Sigma Process. However, when it comes to controlling that process after implementation, there are many different tools to consider. One way to gauge the success of Six Sigma Projects is to perform employee assessments, and here are the questions that you need to be asking. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:02:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Project-Reviews-Assessing-Success-Through-Employees&id=3287850 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Project-Reviews-Assessing-Success-Through-Employees&id=3287850 Project Management methodologies, classes, and books are adequate at explaining the mechanics of running projects and the tools used to do so. Understanding these mechanics is essential, but it is experience that distinguishes successful Project Managers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ten-Uglies-of-Project-Management&id=3274769 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Ten-Uglies-of-Project-Management&id=3274769 I'll admit it up front: I'm not a fan of regularly scheduled group/team/status meetings. They tend to be relatively unstructured and, as a result, not terribly productive. Don't get me wrong, I want group/team members to feel a part of the program and playing on the same field in the same game, etc. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:31:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Tips-For-Conducting-Productive-Meetings&id=3277200 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Tips-For-Conducting-Productive-Meetings&id=3277200 Looking for ways to express your appreciation to employees at the end of the year? Thinking about cash, gift cards, bonuses, party, event, or gifts? Our handy guide gives you the key tips to consider to get the most bang for your buck. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:42:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-End-of-Year-Employee-Appreciation,-Events,-and-Bonuses&id=3275492 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-End-of-Year-Employee-Appreciation,-Events,-and-Bonuses&id=3275492 Management courses have become really popular recently and what's more important effective way of investing companies in their workers. Nowadays specialists in different professions not only wait for a good payment but also what challenges in their professional life. That kind of employee wants also develop his skills and gain more knowledge. Management courses has become a good way of saying employment that we appreciate their work. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:08:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Management-Courses-A-Great-Investment&id=3287566 http://ezinearticles.com/?Management-Courses-A-Great-Investment&id=3287566 Let's say you are the manager of a large company, and most of your staff works on computers all day. As you walk around you see everyone working hard, and you are quite proud of all the productivity and progress you are making. In fact, you consider yourself to be an excellent manager. But are you really? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:44:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Employees-Using-Company-Computers-to-Compare-Prices-For-Holiday-Shopping&id=3286639 http://ezinearticles.com/?Employees-Using-Company-Computers-to-Compare-Prices-For-Holiday-Shopping&id=3286639 Following to our 16 reasons why employees are unhappy at work, we have compiled another set of 16 MORE reasons that answers why employees are unhappy at work. Is it the bosses? Is it the company culture? Is it the co-workers and the pressure from them? Is it the industry? Is it working more than what a normal person in your industry is working? Is it a place that you can find progression or is progression laid down in a fair manner that all individuals have equal opportunity to progress? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:44:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Another-16-Reasons-Why-Employees-Are-Unhappy!&id=3285760 http://ezinearticles.com/?Another-16-Reasons-Why-Employees-Are-Unhappy!&id=3285760 I was intrigued to learn that European Union leaders, gathering in Brussels to decide on carbon emission reductions arrive in big gas guzzling Mercedes cars. Surely, I thought, anyone whose purpose is to reduce emissions would want to be a role model and behave as they would like others to behave? Wouldn't a Toyota Prius, the most popular energy friendly car available today, be giving a clearer message about the urgency to create change? Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:39:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Purpose-and-Passion-in-Leadership&id=3273863 http://ezinearticles.com/?Purpose-and-Passion-in-Leadership&id=3273863 We've talk to people of all organizations and all walks of life as an employee and we've gather a list of things that can made them unhappy at work. It seemed that most people (other than those feeling good at work) are suffering from the same type of problems resulting to their unhappiness. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:36:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-16-Reasons-Why-Your-Employees-Are-Unhappy!&id=3285727 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-16-Reasons-Why-Your-Employees-Are-Unhappy!&id=3285727 How to establish ISO 9001 quality procedures. A practical approach to implementation. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?ISO-9001-A-Brief-Explanation-on-ISO-9001-Quality-Procedure&id=289877 http://ezinearticles.com/?ISO-9001-A-Brief-Explanation-on-ISO-9001-Quality-Procedure&id=289877 Supply Chain Management methods are regarded as being vital to long term & sustainable business success. Managers are faced with the challenge to optimize results against business priorities within a constantly demand consumer environment. This article provides one perspective of how Managing the operation can be simplified in a clever manner. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Management-Principles-For-the-Supply-Chain&id=3108481 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Management-Principles-For-the-Supply-Chain&id=3108481 What does the word "culture" mean to you? If someone asked you to describe the culture of your team or organization, how would you answer them? Not sure how you'd answer? Maybe you've never really thought about it that much - and you wouldn't be alone. And yet every day, in hundreds of organizations you'll hear people talk about: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:53:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-Positive-Corporate-Culture-Change-Why-the-Managers-Role-is-So-Critical&id=3264424 http://ezinearticles.com/?Creating-Positive-Corporate-Culture-Change-Why-the-Managers-Role-is-So-Critical&id=3264424 It's not difficult to recognize the good effort and performance of your employees. It's just a matter of taking the time and effort to do it, and being unambiguous in communicating the link between performance and rewards. By linking a direct performance to reward has always been effective the employer (manager) and employee relationship. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:40:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Things-Employers-Must-Do-to-Keep-Your-Staff!&id=3285671 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Things-Employers-Must-Do-to-Keep-Your-Staff!&id=3285671 Through the years of growing my business, I have been privileged to come in contact with people, books, resources and materials that have taught me various notable lessons here and there about management and leadership which have empower me to maximize my talents, abilities, gifts and skills. I am convinced that we are at a time when people can start a career in a field of knowledge and seven years after they will be leaders in that field both in their country and internationally. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:05:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Move-Your-Business-From-Minimum-to-Maximum-Despite-the-Recession&id=3263480 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Move-Your-Business-From-Minimum-to-Maximum-Despite-the-Recession&id=3263480 ISO 9000 is a combination of systems made just for a business that wishes to continue to grow and succeed in today's heavily competitive market. ISO 9000 is a quality management system, combined with three standards, or guidelines: ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004 (ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization). With the growing changes in the business world today, ISO 9000 is needed by many businesses. Whilst some businesses are required to have a system such as this in order to compete with the competition. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:01:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-the-Iso9000-Standard-Important-to-Your-Business&id=3081335 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-the-Iso9000-Standard-Important-to-Your-Business&id=3081335 Wouldn't it be great if our bodies could diagnose and fix themselves so we wouldn't have to worry about going to the dentist, or visiting the doctor and you'd never fall foul of the usual round of cold and flu viruses that magically appear at this time of year? Unfortunately, there isn't yet a Matrix style programme that we can download into heads to sort out our health. And yet most of us, if we stopped to listen to our bodies and took some simple measures, could actually prevent a lot of the illnesses we have. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-After-Yourself-and-Your-Staff-at-Work&id=3281268 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-After-Yourself-and-Your-Staff-at-Work&id=3281268 Good leadership and management skills are essential if a business or enterprise is to thrive and be successful. Even for those with natural management abilities, they need to developed and honed, especially in relation to the kind of industry and enterprise you are involved in. And the best way to develop those skills is through management training. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:34:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Need-Management-Training&id=3288693 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Need-Management-Training&id=3288693 One of the key tenets of business is having the right location. Anyone has any knowledge of market knows well the mantra - location, location, location. When it comes to restaurants this issue is even more important. In fact, it is so crucial to the ultimate success of the restaurant, it is recommended that this be looked at in the early planning stages. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:08:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Customer-Convenience-is-the-Driving-Force-For-Restaurant-Locations&id=3282982 http://ezinearticles.com/?Customer-Convenience-is-the-Driving-Force-For-Restaurant-Locations&id=3282982 All of us do stupid things at some time in our lives. We pay the price and learn from those ill-fated actions. No problem. We lose our motivation to do things that don't work or have a very low probability of ever working. We move on. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Habits-of-Highly-Motivated,-Stupid-People&id=3271033 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Habits-of-Highly-Motivated,-Stupid-People&id=3271033 Carrying out a redundancy interview, during which a colleague has to be told that he is losing his job can be something that a manager dreads doing. This article offers practical advice for the manager so that the interview and whole redundancy procedure can be completed as smoothly and professionally as possible. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:28:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Managers-Can-Master-Their-Own-Emotions-When-Making-a-Member-of-Staff-Redundant&id=3269622 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Managers-Can-Master-Their-Own-Emotions-When-Making-a-Member-of-Staff-Redundant&id=3269622 When most business owners set targets, they think about how much profit they want to make next year, how much revenue they need to make to get that profit, and many sales will generate that revenue. And almost as many business owners will decide which strategies will achieve those targets. But these aren't the kind of targets that truly grow your business. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:12:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Targets-That-Take-Your-Business-to-the-Next-Level&id=3279259 http://ezinearticles.com/?Targets-That-Take-Your-Business-to-the-Next-Level&id=3279259 Historically leaders have been selected and taught to train, motivate and lead people based on the goals and plans of the powers that be. Whether this be on the military battlefield or the business battlefield most people were not informed of the tactics or plans of the leaders. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:03:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Evolution-of-Leadership&id=3267733 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Evolution-of-Leadership&id=3267733 Many things define leadership. However, there are three things that define all leaders. Here we explore the universal characteristics leaders of leaders. Some of them may surprise you. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:59:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organizational-Leadership-Development-What-Makes-a-Good-Leader?&id=3277114 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organizational-Leadership-Development-What-Makes-a-Good-Leader?&id=3277114 If you operate a retail store or food service establishment, you know how difficult it is to keep track of inventory and know when it's time to stock up, how much to order, and so on. Even the most accurate record-keeping can sometimes falter, leaving you in a lurch when you run out of merchandise or when you order too much and, in the case of food, it goes bad before you can sell it. Fortunately, businesses of all sizes have the option to automate their inventory tracking through the use of point of sale (POS) systems. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Know-When-to-Update-Your-Inventories-With-POS-Systems&id=3283308 http://ezinearticles.com/?Know-When-to-Update-Your-Inventories-With-POS-Systems&id=3283308 Six Sigma Process improvement is all about utilizing the information that you have to arrive at the best solution possible in the least amount of time. There is little room for error, and you don't have a lot of time to try again and again with this process. The goal is to get it right the first time, so make sure that you're able to do so. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Process-Improvement-Getting-it-Right-the-First-Time&id=3281208 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Process-Improvement-Getting-it-Right-the-First-Time&id=3281208 IT is hard to think of a company or business that the Six Sigma Process could not help, however many companies don't believe in its results. This is because perhaps they have tried and failed at its implementation. Six Sigma in known to have positive and money-saving results in all sectors of business, but only if it is implemented correctly! It takes lots of work and preparation that should not be taken lightly for its success to be seen. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Process-How-to-Avoid-Failures-Along-the-Way&id=3281195 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Process-How-to-Avoid-Failures-Along-the-Way&id=3281195 It's popular to tout customer-centricity, yet it's very difficult to consistently demonstrate. The word centric means having a specific thing as the focus of attention and efforts. Customer-centric means that concerns other than the customer's well-being are in the background while the customer stays in the foreground. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:49:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Customer-Centric-Culture-Building-Blocks&id=3276873 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Customer-Centric-Culture-Building-Blocks&id=3276873 You're not truly implementing performance measurement - nor getting the gains it will deliver - if you don't have your staff, your colleagues and your managers engaged. Nor do you have to wait until they are engaged before you get started! Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-8-Steps-to-Build-Buy-In-to-KPIS&id=3276070 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-8-Steps-to-Build-Buy-In-to-KPIS&id=3276070 Not all principles are unrealistic. Some are just not applicable to your organization. Therefore while reading these articles; you need to ask yourself if what you are putting in your mind can be correctly applied in your organization without bringing unnecessary complications and hence resulting into success. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:26:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guidelines-on-How-to-Identify-and-Avoid-Unrealistic-Management-Practices&id=3234353 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guidelines-on-How-to-Identify-and-Avoid-Unrealistic-Management-Practices&id=3234353 In his latest book, Management expert Henry Mintzberg says we shouldn't distinguish between leadership and management. Middle managers are the key to a company's success according to Mintzberg and he offers a new management model that challenges conventional wisdom. It's a great read if you're interested in taking a new approach to succeeding as a manager. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Dont-Distinguish-Leadership-From-Management&id=3265976 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Dont-Distinguish-Leadership-From-Management&id=3265976 Running effective meetings is an important skill for managers to learn. With a few key ground rules you can turn unproductive meetings into meetings that help you and your organization achieve results. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:33:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Running-Effective-Meetings&id=3266209 http://ezinearticles.com/?Running-Effective-Meetings&id=3266209 Do you feel as if your managers need to become more effective in conflict management? If so, it may be time for them to undergo professional communication skills training or conflict management training. With the help of these types of training programs, your managers will be able to resolve conflicts more quickly and effectively, while also taking the steps necessary to prevent conflicts from occurring in the first place. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:28:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-Your-Managers-Undergone-Communication-Skills-Training?&id=3264162 http://ezinearticles.com/?Have-Your-Managers-Undergone-Communication-Skills-Training?&id=3264162 What is the difference between traditional Six Sigma and DFSS (Design for Six Sigma)? Read on to find out. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Process-DFSS-As-a-Separate-Entity&id=3274879 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Process-DFSS-As-a-Separate-Entity&id=3274879 Running a successful Six Sigma training process can be hugely effective in delivering the quality of service and product that will keep your company flourishing - particularly important in this day and age, where people are looking more closely than ever at eliminating waste in their day to day spending and getting greater efficiency from those projects and products which they still retain. But if misapplied, Six Sigma training will be no more effective than any other efficiency initiative. It is therefore essential that you quality-check any implementation you wish to pursue, if you want to keep your company punching... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:03:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Pitfalls&id=3274850 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Sigma-Pitfalls&id=3274850 Before Business Process Management, BPM, was even a buzz word countless number of companies were rushing to develop in-house BPM Tools that would map their business processes and eventually automate them. More than a decade ago, creating such software tool an army of programmers and budgets that were never met. Today, there is a slew of BPM Tools that can do pretty much whatever your company desires. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:59:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-the-Right-BPM-Tools&id=3267616 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-the-Right-BPM-Tools&id=3267616 One of the challenges for those who own a dollar store is developing the tools, systems and personnel to keep up with a quickly growing business. For most this didn't seem like a problem at all back when they were just in the planning process before opening a dollar store. But then as the dollar store sales grew, so too did dollar store profits. All of a sudden it became obvious there was a great deal of opportunity. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:54:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Success-Depends-on-Your-Employees-When-You-Own-a-Dollar-Store&id=3274238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Success-Depends-on-Your-Employees-When-You-Own-a-Dollar-Store&id=3274238 As the world is facing recession, cost cutting is one of the measures taken by the companies to control it. But, sometimes the management fails to achieve this target, thereby creating a negative environment in and about the organization. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:38:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Negative-Approaches-and-Wrong-Steps-in-Cost-Cutting&id=3241759 http://ezinearticles.com/?Negative-Approaches-and-Wrong-Steps-in-Cost-Cutting&id=3241759 Distractions have been in the news a lot lately - dozing pilots, distracted drivers, information overload and more. Most dangerous for leaders and their organizations, however, are distractions from their purpose, values and promises to customers. The ability to manage distractions and "keep their main thing the main thing" characterizes true professionals and organizations of integrity. Use this article to reflect on your and your organization's "main thing" and what may be distracting you from living up to your promise. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:34:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Distracting-You-From-Your-Main-Thing?&id=3262916 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Distracting-You-From-Your-Main-Thing?&id=3262916 Many definitions and theories speak to the importance of communication in business. When managing a business team there are multiple factors that determine its success. What is the overall company strategy? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:35:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-of-Communication&id=3264117 http://ezinearticles.com/?Importance-of-Communication&id=3264117 Stop beating up your employees verbally with threats of losing their jobs. Is it any wonder worker loyalty and dedication is at an all-time low in the job market? With employers pounding threats at their workers, "You're going to lose your job" and the economy beating them up financially, people are giving up. They just simply lose their ability to care about the position, the company, or the quality of work. Give them a break with positive motivation, instead. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:28:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Job-Motivation-Or-Threats-Positive-Vs-Negative-Designed-Worker-Influence&id=3274237 http://ezinearticles.com/?Job-Motivation-Or-Threats-Positive-Vs-Negative-Designed-Worker-Influence&id=3274237 Information is a basic and significant requirement for any companies. Without proper information, your company can not sustain their position in this competitive market. One must have the information on their finger tips to survive and grow in this hard-hitting market. Data conversion helps business to have the information easily available. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:19:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Data-Conversion-Specialist-For-Appropriate-Data-Conversion&id=3264715 http://ezinearticles.com/?Data-Conversion-Specialist-For-Appropriate-Data-Conversion&id=3264715 If you are reading this, you are already in the top 20% of business managers/owners who have recognized how key the receivables cycle is to any business. As our market enters this slowdown, it is vital to adjust our operations to maximize profits. The rules have changed, and the lagging 80% are still playing by the old rulebook. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:23:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Collecting-Receivables&id=1629242 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-For-Collecting-Receivables&id=1629242 One of the challenges that every business owner or manager faces on a regular basis is coming up with ways to motivate their employees. Motivated employees are far more productive than unmotivated ones. It really makes a difference to the company's bottom line. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:13:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Motivate-People-at-Work&id=2740143 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Motivate-People-at-Work&id=2740143 In this era of instant access to information, the ability to comparison "shop" for virtually anything offered in commerce, and the rather sudden and rapid expansion of the competitive marketplace, consumers call all the shots. And if you don't say, "How high?" when they say, "Jump!" they will most certainly find someone else who will. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:37:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Today-Consumers-Get-it-All-The-Question-is,-Will-They-Get-it-From-You?&id=3271106 http://ezinearticles.com/?Today-Consumers-Get-it-All-The-Question-is,-Will-They-Get-it-From-You?&id=3271106 If you are looking to improve your business and get your staff team members working it more efficiently than you need to employ a procedure manual within your business. This procedure manual is going to help your stuff and do their job well and assist them whenever they need questions answered. This is the whole idea of having a procedure manual. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-a-Procedure-Manual-to-Get-Your-Business-Working-Efficiently&id=3268781 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-a-Procedure-Manual-to-Get-Your-Business-Working-Efficiently&id=3268781 Are you struggling with getting things done, but nothing you or your company does seems to increase your overall level of output? The problem may be caused by constraints in your operational workflows, or even limitations in your thinking processes. This article explores ways to identify and manage constraints in manufacturing, projects, and other business and personal situations. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:22:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-Managing-Bottlenecks-and-Constraints&id=3267301 http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-on-Managing-Bottlenecks-and-Constraints&id=3267301 We all understand the concept of depreciation for accounting and tax purposes, but in business we must also understand the real depreciation, or the real wear and tear on a piece of equipment. Often, we can depreciate things through accrual accounting principles much faster than the actual useful life remaining on equipment. If we take care of equipment, obviously it will last longer as well. If we don't take care of the equipment it will break down, cost us in repairs, and eventually fail. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:16:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Talk-to-Other-Equipment-Buyers-Prior-to-Forecasting-Real-Depreciation-Costs&id=3268005 http://ezinearticles.com/?Talk-to-Other-Equipment-Buyers-Prior-to-Forecasting-Real-Depreciation-Costs&id=3268005 This article is part of groundbreaking leadership research has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic leaders who either participated in the study or reviewed the research findings. A total of sixteen leaders were interviewed on the subject of "Leadership and Overcoming Adversity." Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:46:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exemplary-Non-Profit-and-Higher-Education-Leadership-Blenda-Wilson,-PhD&id=3259028 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exemplary-Non-Profit-and-Higher-Education-Leadership-Blenda-Wilson,-PhD&id=3259028 Database management is a powerful resource tool for storage, retrieval, and evaluation of your business data, which permits large scale analysis of data for research purposes. Data base management is an often neglected aspect of many research programs, despite the fact that data constitutes a major foundation of the study. Database management provides the control over particular pieces of data that result in creating a detailed report for the end user, by manipulation the stored data to the requirements. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:04:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Database-Management-The-Value-For-Your-Organization&id=626736 http://ezinearticles.com/?Database-Management-The-Value-For-Your-Organization&id=626736 Management consultants are equipped with expertise knowledge and specialized skills aimed at maximizing the growth and prosperity of the business. Creating strategies and mode of operation for any organization is the primary factor that have to deal with. They not only have to assist in analyzing any problem but also need to implement expert solution to that particular problem according to the demand of the situation. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:11:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Management-Consultants-Assuring-Growth-and-Prosperity-of-Your-Business&id=3260092 http://ezinearticles.com/?Management-Consultants-Assuring-Growth-and-Prosperity-of-Your-Business&id=3260092 Managing a restaurant is one of the most multi-faceted undertakings in the realm of work. One must track costs and expenses, market and advertise the restaurant, hire and develop staff, manage schedules... the list goes on and on. With so much on one's plate (so to speak), it can become easy to get caught up in the minutiae and lose track of the big picture. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:52:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secrets-For-Effective-Restaurant-Management&id=3157823 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secrets-For-Effective-Restaurant-Management&id=3157823 Many businesses carry out projects for their customers at regular intervals. These are special jobs that take a little longer than normal or they may be regular or seasonal internal events like a maintenance program, a sales drive, a training and development initiative or a business-wide performance review. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:29:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Useful-Tool-For-Improving-Business-Performance&id=3257717 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Useful-Tool-For-Improving-Business-Performance&id=3257717 Setting performance goals is the first step toward accomplishing your objectives. Set realistic and challenging goals that are achievable; the end-state everyone wants. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:15:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-For-Setting-Performance-Goals&id=3261925 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Tips-For-Setting-Performance-Goals&id=3261925 Apart from a weekly salary, most people want to work to fulfill themselves, to feel good about what they do. If the atmosphere in their working environment is a cold and unfriendly one, you'll soon lose their enthusiasm and they'll leave. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:07:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Motivate-Your-Staff-For-Better-Results&id=3265939 http://ezinearticles.com/?Motivate-Your-Staff-For-Better-Results&id=3265939 Raving employees are like enthusiastic fans at theater performances and sports events. They are the key to your business' financial sustainability. Here are three reasons to do it. 5 ways to create raving employees. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:27:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Antidote-to-Recession-Action-Number-1-Create-a-Culture-of-Raving-Employees&id=3256225 http://ezinearticles.com/?Antidote-to-Recession-Action-Number-1-Create-a-Culture-of-Raving-Employees&id=3256225 There are several reasons why a company would decide to go public; here are some of the advantages. Liquidity is a popular reason for going public via OTCBB or IPO, many global lenders and private equity groups will lend against stock collateral. Private companies lose time jumping through hoops with various FICO driven line of credit and lending programs with outrageous interest rates while a public company can strategically offer stock for sale or collateral. Run a solid company with growth and a sea of content stock holders and you've got your own cash register to grow your company. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:01:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Take-Your-Company-Public-and-Have-People-Crawling-Out-of-the-Woodwork-to-Invest&id=3217214 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Take-Your-Company-Public-and-Have-People-Crawling-Out-of-the-Woodwork-to-Invest&id=3217214 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.