GETTING APPRECIATION FOR YOUR WORK
“Thank you.” These are the two most powerful words an employer can use to motivate his people. But they are often just used mechanically, not as if they meant to show real appreciation. But look at the power of those words. They can encourage, they can motivate, they can earn loyalty and retain talent. “I […]
DON’T MAKE A MOVE WITHOUT READING THIS!
So you are relocating to a new office? Congratuations. We could even say, “Commiserations”, depending on how well prepared you are. We suggest that you don’t make a move till you read this. First of all, determine a ‘moving office’ budget and keep to it. Even small offices that are re-locating would do well to […]
CAN WOMEN HAVE IT ALL?
In the film Erin Brokowich, there is a scene which resonates with most women who juggle careers and family lives – particularly those compelled by circumstances to do so. Julia Roberts’ character Erin, a single mother who had been unemployed and is now trying very hard to keep her job, is driving when she gets […]
Turning Problems into Opportunities
“In the middle of difficulty,” said Albert Einstein, “lies opportunity.” You have problems? Smile. Because in problems there are plenty of opportunities. One of the most important attributes of a successful person is the ability to turn problems into opportunities. Look at it this way: the very fact that something is a problem indicates that […]
Generating B2B and B2C Leads
How can you generate increasing business leads with virtually the same product and services portfolio to two different target groups – B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer)? To begin with, let’s look at the essential differences between the two. With B2C, you sell directly to the consumer and your potential customers are usually buying products and […]
CREATING THE RIGHT WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Balancing work and life is a skilful juggling act. Some of us are good at it and others not. But all of us can achieve the right balance with planning and determination. Yes, it can be done. In the current economic scenario, it has been seen that people are tending to put in more hours […]
13 CONVERSATION OPENERS FOR 2013
They say 13 is an unlucky number. We don’t agree. This is 2013 and we believe it could be your lucky year, the year when success is just waiting to happen. So to help you along, we have compiled 13 conversation openers that you could use next time you go to a party or conference […]
Your business needs a place to flourish
Business is all about ideas and innovation. When you dream your dreams and think of those ideas that will change the world (at least the world in which you operate), you need a place that will help those ideas to flourish. What you need is the ideal base from which your business can take off. […]
Virtual offices – just what start-ups need to get started
So you are your own boss now. Congratulations! You’ve taken the plunge and started your own business. Your drive and fierce determination are tremendous assets. You are willing to work hard to realize your dream. But wait a minute. There’s one aspect of the start-up process that can stop you in your tracks: finding the […]
MACRO MANAGERS DON’T MICRO MANAGE
“I can do without you,” sings Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. “Without much ado we can all muddle through without you.” As you go up the corporate ladder, and you have by your sheer ability and performance, do you tend to micro manage instead of managing? Your job now is to guide, encourage, inspire […]