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COMPANY ACCOUNTS, BOOKKEEPING & CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT- (BUSINESS SURVIVAL TIPS)
In this hard economic recession, businesses have to be more on top of their finances and levels of income more than ever before.
By: Mary Ofili (posted 21.06.09 )

n THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
A research conducted in University of Cambridge on the power of the mind
By: Mary Ofili (posted 15.06.09 )

Why training is your wisest investment -even in an economic downturn
In preparing for the upturn and to be ready to seize the opportunities for more businesses as the economy recovers, businesses need to invest in staff training.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Assessing the Training Needs of your organisation
Simple suggestions to help budget holders assess training needs of their organisations. Decision-makers in business can apply a simple two-step approach to assess business needs and determine which training will best meet the needs.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Value of Training your staff for profitability
Investing in staff training, both mandatory non-mandatory courses are key ingredients in the recipe for creating successful businesses. This is true whether it is a solo entrepreneur business (one-man or one-woman band), small business with less than 250 employees or large 'blue chip' businesses.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Rewards for loyal customers vs incentives for customers retention
Some businesses, even very large 'blue chip' ones do not seem to show a clear understanding between rewarding loyal customers (based on the past) and providing incentives (to encourage future purchases). Those businesses that recognise the difference are well on their way to ensuring not only high levels of customer satisfaction, but even greater levels of customer retention and increasing frequency of customer referrals.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Effective communication in the face of organisational change
Recent changes in the global economy, especially in the financial sector has resulted in major changes in many organisations. In order to minimise adverse impact as a consequence of change, effective and timely communication of information is essential.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Effective communication is one of life's essential skills!
For many, the greatest hindrance to being able to have influence and persuade others is a lack of confidence. People in business people not only have a voice but need to develop the confidence and always use wear their thinking cap to get their views over to others.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Better Public Speaking Skills gets you Heard
Public speaking remains a challenge for many and for those who are excluded from mainstream society or find themselves in low paid roles, For many, the greatest hindrance to public speaking is a lack of confidence. Recognising you have a voice, building confidence and being prepared to let others know your views, including public speaking, is pivotal to reclaiming lives and getting their voices heard.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )

Seven steps to retaining and attracting customers in a recession
In a recession, businesses selling training and coaching services to other businesses face huge challenges to get customers to continue investing in staff as a way of increasing business success. An economic downturn does present opportunities for some businesses as they expand their products and services to a wider range of customers. Businesses are faced with the uphill task of retaining customers and attracting new ones cannot rely on a bruised and demoralised sales and marketing teams. What they need are simple and effective actions to create an innovative and energised working environment. This article summarises seven steps organisations can take to strengthen relationships with current customers even as they attract new ones.
By: Veronica Broomes (posted 07.06.09 )