Going back to the article I wrote about starting a small business, third point. Startups can really benefit from outside help. Kiva, a San Francisco-based startup has created a way for small-lenders to network together to reach a wider audience. Here’s what Computerworld wrote about Kiva’s work: Kiva’s approach is straightforward. Entrepreneurs working with established [...]

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About two weeks ago, I wrote about companies investing on document management. It’s really disturbing how an employee could be so isolated in a cubicle. Lack of collaboration from within can really hurt a company. How much investment must a company make to start out with collaborative software? Not much. using freeware is definitely a [...]

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Ah, business startups. There are a lot of business ideas that you can try out. Blogging and social networking can be considered small businesses. With the Internet, some have made a fortune out of eBay and MySpace. Or you can have a small diner with killer milkshakes. Or a guitar repair shop in your garage. [...]

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Selling is a tough job. Believe me, I handled sales as part of my management training program and I’d say that it was the type of work that takes toll on you mentally and physically. A desk job’s any brainiac can do. But selling is a whole different ballgame. You’ve got to be a rather [...]

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Perhaps one of the most neglected phases of letter writing is planning. Let’s face it, you have to know what you’re writing about and who you’re writing to before you start writing. Planning avoids miscommunication or ill-worded letters and get your point through. Here are steps in planning that letter: Determine the purpose of your [...]

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Is rocking the boat punishable by walking the plank. Smart people always have something to say. But sadly, in today’s corporate world, speaking out can be viewed as insubordination. So much for a free country, huh? Ever met one of those “I’m THE boss” jerks who’d just push you around? So Mr. or Ms. Smart [...]

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Now this makes me smile a bit, especially after criticizing businesses for their lack of social responsibility. Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft plus a bunch of non-government organizations are looking into the development of a Code of Conduct for search engines. The parties involved said that they would develop a framework that would hold signatories accountable [...]

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It’s nearing a year since National Federation of the Blind filed a class action lawsuit against Target. The latest development is that the case will continue despite Target’s argument that websites are not covered by the American with Disabilities Act. But has the lawsuit triggered any reaction from online businesses to start designing for accessibility? [...]

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Let’s describe the typical job interview. You might be the one looking for a job but there’s no reason to just sit there and respond to their questions. It’s your prime opportunity to get to know more about the position, the work, and the company apart from what you already know. Most human resource officers [...]

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Personally, I don’t get it why some bosses are so intent on keeping office resources to themselves not minding that a bit of allowance for employees for some breathing space helps. Surf a thing or two on the Web or play a little game of Minesweeper. Those things do help in keeping people sane in [...]

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In a recent study by Accenture, they find that information management is now a growing concern. Managers have way too much information that doesn’t get shared. Information is critical for any business. Middle management are the ones often tasked to get relevant information to accomplish and deliver. Unfortunately for them, the process of finding information [...]

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Getting the right people into any key position can be a serious challenge for any organization. Here‘s an excellent article about getting the right people in the right places in a quick and timely manner. Below are some of my favourite take-outs from it. 1.Compress the “white space” in your hiring process. White Spaces are [...]

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In step with the holiday season, office parties will be going into full swing! Of course, office parties are often a double edged sword, and offers as many pitfalls as it does opportunities. Monster.com offers up some helpful office holiday party etiquette which should help you navigate your company event successfully. Here’s a quick summary: [...]

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Time management is a discipline which a lot of us struggle with. Realtor.org offers up some really handy advice about how to manage your time more effectively, and here are my top tips. Carry an ‘Emergency Kit’ I carry an emergency kit with important forms and presentation materials, along with some essential office supplies, so [...]

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Praise is something which many bosses don’t give enough of. When some of them do decide to praise, it somehow does not have the maximum desired impact on the employee. A recognition of good work, and essential to drive your employees further, praise is something that needs to be imparted correctly when due to the [...]

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