Whatever your job may be, there will be times when confidential information comes to you. When you hear people discuss the subject - and when they are incorrect - what do you do? Forget correcting them or giving any indication that you know something about the situation. The rumor mill is constantly grinding out speculation. But rumors are a fact of business life. They are … [Read more...]
Companies are cracking down on absenteeism
Human resources people calculate that just 85 percent of labor costs pay for actual work. The rest goes to "nonproductive time" such as vacations, holidays, sick days, and personal time. Legitimate absences are OK, but abuse is a "bottom-line killer," and is rising. People are collecting for vacation, health insurance benefits, or personal days they are not entitled … [Read more...]
It doesn't cost anything, but it pays to say you're sorry
Here's some good news: Saying you're sorry is a sign of strength, not weakness. Some people think it's the other way around. A survey by Zogby International asked people why they ordered pearls from The Pearl Outlet (the pearloutlet.com). Often the gift was given as an apology to a wife or girlfriend. The survey discovered one other fact. People who were more willing to say … [Read more...]
Curiosity most importance experience of life – Video
This is a video post I found about Seth Godin The film stars the ever-curious Seth Godin. Prolific best-selling author and one of the most-read business bloggers in the world. I filmed Seth without really knowing much about him. The result is 'curiosity', a place we might have never reached if I had known the events of his life. After having read Seth's blog for a while now - … [Read more...]
Starting a Home-based Business
 Is It Right for You? Hundreds of thousands of individuals decide to start a home-based business each year. Many succeed. About 70 percent of all home based businesses are in operation after two years. Before entering this venture, entrepreneurs should consider several key questions: Can you operate the business alone with little help? Do you have contact with buyers or … [Read more...]