Business and commercial property owners have a lot to consider when it comes to setting up a store. Planning the design of a building, office, store or warehouse is usually left to the contractors, while the owner concentrates on urgent matters such as inventory, etc. However, neglecting participation in the design process can inadvertently lead to the exclusion of users […]
Buyer persona: how to better understand your customer
How many times have you had your vendors in your office, ready to do their “Dog and Pony” show for the newest and hottest new product hitting the market? They create an amazing presentation, point out all the great new features, and tell you this is going to sell as a hit. Energized, you quickly put together a mix of […]
Management of the fixed assets of a company
FIXED ASSETS This is one of the business terms that “non-accountants” try to avoid, or even completely ignore. I’m simplifying it for you. Actually, it is quite simple; it just takes some commitment and understanding. Enjoy the learning experience. What are assets? It is very important to understand this. Everything your business owns or owns is an asset. Everything, without […]
Return to eBay within a day after an unfair suspension
First of all you need to know that they have a cross link system, among other systems. You cannot use anything associated with your last account. Do not use your spouse’s name with the same address that was previously on the old eBay account because that partner’s name is now tagged. Don’t use that partner’s name tagged with a new […]
How to calculate a mortgage payment: a quick and easy way to calculate payments in your head
There are several ways to calculate PITI monthly mortgage payments. PITI stands for principal, interest, taxes (property taxes), and insurance (homeowner’s insurance). o You can use a long and complex formula like: P = L[c(1 %2B c)n]/[(1 %2B c)n – 1] Sound fun to you? Me neither. o You can use an online calculator. However, they are all different. Some […]
Best Business Credit Card: Choosing the Best Business Credit Card
Having access to a reliable line of credit is extremely important to any business, large or small. It is for that reason, and many others that we will discuss in this article, that it makes it imperative that you choose the best business credit card you can find. For many business owners, credit plays a vital role in the day-to-day […]
The Worst Cash Flow Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
The worst cash flow mistakes a small business owner can make can be counted on one hand. They have one thing in common, and that is not following the money. It’s all about keeping an eye on the prize, and we review them here, ending with tips on how to keep track of your own business money using small business […]
Effective Meetings: Why Most Meetings Are a Waste of Time
Whether your company holds one meeting a week or dozens of meetings a day, it is critical that this time is used efficiently and effectively. Most meetings are less effective than they could be, not because they are poorly managed, but because meeting managers spend all their time focusing on an hour or two in which people will gather around […]
Fixed training costs versus variable training costs
Today’s economic customer makes it difficult for training departments to raise extra funds, much less normal operating funds. Departments often have to “get by” with the budget they have been given. But once you have a budget, no matter how big or small, you need to have an idea of what costs are fixed and what costs are variable. Fixed […]
How has the interview changed over the years?
This question is frequently asked in the interview seminars I conduct. Job candidates want to know how the interview has changed since they last interviewed about 20 years ago. Successful interviews haven’t changed much in the last two decades. You still need to present your accomplishments while matching them to the job specifications. And you still need to answer those […]