Keep Your Employees Happy

Posted by Maya Pillai

The employees of a company constitute the most important part of its foundation. Every organization big or small needs to keep its people happy to conduct business smoothly. Job satisfaction, sense of ownership and employee recognition etc. are important factors that motivate your employees to stay on the top of their class. Your employees are the internal customers of your … Continue reading


Communicate with Your Team Effectively

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As a manager, you are obligated to do everything it takes for your team to be able to function cohesively and cordially. It begins with understanding the significance and mechanism of effective communication. Communication, in simple terms, means transmission of ideas, thoughts, emotions, etc from one person to another. However, effective communication also involves certain steps on the part of … Continue reading


Find Yourself a Business Mentor

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The importance of having a business mentor has often been undermined by many of us. In the modern day business environment where competition has taken a front seat, it becomes all the more necessary to find yourself a suitable mentor who will advice you and guide you through the maze of corporate warfare. Who is a Mentor? Sometimes, we tend … Continue reading


The Risks of Starting a Startup

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Start ups

Many people consider becoming entrepreneurs for varied reasons. Before venturing into business it is important to be aware of the associated risks. This will definitely help improve the chances of succeeding. As in life, in business also, entrepreneurs need to take risks. The challenge is to anticipate pro-actively all possible risks to emerge as financially successful, reputed, efficient and long … Continue reading


What Books are Leaders Reading?

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Have you ever wondered what makes leaders pioneers in their area of business? What is it that sets them apart from the ordinary crowd? The answer is simple. Leaders are constant learners. They never let go of a single opportunity of discovering new knowledge. There are several ways through which one can learn. Listening to what others have to say, … Continue reading


Do You Have the Traits of a Successful Person?

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Starting a business is not a cakewalk. If someone tells you otherwise, chances are, they are either lying or haven’t ventured into any business. Working tirelessly for endless hours, sacrificing sleep and gratification, being constantly confronted by challenging situations is just the beginning. Success is something all of us want to achieve in our life. But if success were a … Continue reading


6 Money Saving Tips for Small Businesses

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Every business, large or small, is established with the motive of profit-making. Successful businessmen have their own signature style of managing their business. Service or manufacturing, there is always scope for improvisation in order to increase the efficiency of the resources that would enhance a business’s bottom line. However, charging a higher price for a product or service to your … Continue reading


Is Snapchat for your small business?

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Snapchat is a social app for your smartphones. Young people who are either in high school or in college use this social media application to connect with their friends. Instead of texting, they use videos and photos to convey their message. Snapchat is a mobile application that can be downloaded on to an iPhone or Android device. The young crowd … Continue reading


Small Business Events March – June 2014

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Small and medium business events such as seminars and free tradeshows give startups and also established businesses an opportunity to meet likeminded people, exchange business cards and also to understand the latest developments in their industry. Attending these events provide additional insights into the many services and resources available for small businesses. Thanks to the Internet, for those who are … Continue reading


How to make your business profitable in 2014

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Small business owners have fared differently financially in 2013. But they share the same goal of being profitable in 2014. Here we look at effective strategies to accomplish precisely that. Have a written business plan – Don’t try to keep everything about your business in the head. You are likely to forget many important details. A detailed and well thought … Continue reading