There is one thing every business has in common: there will always be competition.  It’s hard to escape your competition at times.  You are constantly forced to compare your stats with theirs.  You are always competing with them for the client.  Clients will even shove them into you face explaining how great they are and […]

Office employees spend much of their time inside an office building.  In fact, most people spend more time at work than they do at home.  Therefore, it is important to consider how the physical environment of the office directly influences employee work performance and productivity.  The physical environment encompasses what employees can see, touch, taste, […]

The idea of negotiating can be intimidating and it’s something not everyone is experienced with.  However, successful negotiation is a necessary part of any business and it’s a skill that should be mastered.  The secret to successful negotiations is creating a deal that your counterpart just can’t refuse.   Here are a few tips for how […]

The three most important words for any business are: sell, sell, sell.  Good salespeople are constantly looking at situations as opportunities to complete a sale.  They never forget to bring contracts with them, never forget to ask for the deal, and never forget to get the client to sign on the dotted line. Just like […]

In order for any business to succeed, its employees must have goals and drive.  In business, employees want to succeed and companies want to boost sales.  However, is drive and ambition alone enough to reach these goals?  The fact is it takes more than just ambition to see measurable results and growth in a company.  […]

Product placement is nothing new.  It is an advertising technique that has been around for years.  The mechanics involve using a celebrity endorsement or some other form of popular influence to promote a brand.  The idea is to drive sales and gain popularity with the help of these influences. The brand pays for their product […]

One challenge that faces many small business owners is the ever increasing costs associated with employee health care.  It can be quite a challenge just to keep health care costs flat, let along reducing them.  This leaves many small business owners worried about the constantly rising price tag.  That said there are some things small […]

The way it works in America, most employers give total control of health care costs to their health insurers, hospitals, pharmacies, and the companies that manage their benefits.  The costs are so dense that many employers don’t feel like they are equipped to sort through all of it, so they don’t.  This failure to negotiate […]

Negotiating with your supervisor can be intimidating.  In fact, it can be one of the most challenging types of negotiation in the workplace.  It can be even more daunting when you are asking for something that is important to you such as a pay raise, time off, or flexible scheduling.  Unlike negotiating with clients, negotiating […]

The relationship between a manager and subordinate plays a critical role in the success of the business.  Successful managers work to bring out the best in the people who work for them. While the relationship can be friendly, it is also the duty of the manager to make sure their subordinate is adequately performing the […]