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HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
December 20th at 12:06am
Your team has probably worked hard all year, and they’re probably ready for the holidays. If you have employees, it’s important to make sure you make your team feel appreciated. You want to create an atmosphere of fun and cheer. Tips that will help you create the right office holiday atmosphere for your business: Get Some Festive Plants Festive plants can add a great holiday decor to your office. It’s a great way to set the holiday mood for your employees. Eat Your Decorations Get some baskets of sweet treats and place them throughout your office. Sure, it might not…
HOW TO ESTABLISH SALES COMMISSIONS
August 17th at 9:31pm
Setting up an appropriate commission plan for your sales force is an excellent way to keep them motivated to make sales. This in turn keeps your business in line with making its revenue goals. As a small-business owner, you must remember that a commission plan is an incentive tool to motivate your sales staff. Keeping that in mind, you must make a commissions plan that has realistic and obtainable goals. Because there’s no one size fits all, sales compensation plans come in many shapes and sizes, including: salary/hourly + commission, commission-only, tiered commission, residual commission, and variable-rate commission. When it…
THE MOST IMPORTANT JOBS IN A COMPANY
July 20th at 10:08pm
The majority of entrepreneurs and business executives may agree that the sales team carries with the most important task within a company. Companies should value the sales team and the vital role they play in an organization’s growth. Sales teams not only increase revenue but they also have a strong impact on brand reputation, long-term customer relationships, retention of customers and overall business growth. The most important hires a small business can make. Product manager. Marketing generalist.Sales representative.Customer support representative.Business development or financial analyst.Human resources professional.Accountant. When customers are happy about your products or services, they become your brand ambassadors without your knowledge. They will spread the word and your sales will start to…
HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT PERSON
June 29th at 9:51pm
Hiring the right person is a time-consuming task. Posting jobs, sifting and sorting through resumes, conducting job interviews, and making a final hiring decision all rests on your shoulders. It’s easy to daydream about finding and hiring that ideal job candidate, but it’s often challenging to actually find that person – unless you apply the following rules to your hiring process. Understand how the candidate’s aspiration fits with the job. Vet them appropriately. Don’t hyperfocus on their past. Consider evaluation strategies beyond the face-to-face interview. Make sure candidates spend plenty of time with your team. Pay attention to the questions they ask. Work with them first.…
BECOME A BETTER PUBLIC SPEAKER
January 14th at 10:51pm
Speaking in front of a large crowd is not a natural activity for anyone; to get better at it, you need to learn how to do it, prepare and practice, she explains. “It’s a skill, not a talent.” There’s no one checklist that will turn you into a great public speaker overnight. It takes practice, preparation and it helps to get feedback… But remembering these key principles is a good place to start in terms of becoming a better communicator in any situation. Plan appropriately.Practice.Engage with your audience.Pay attention to body language.Think positively.Cope with your nerves.Watch recordings of your speeches.
RELIEVE STRESS AROUND YOUR OFFICE
October 29th at 10:34pm
According to research, the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is high, and it’s only getting higher. According to the CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, studies have found the number of Americans who are “extremely stressed at work” range between 29 percent to 40 percent. Unfortunately, work stress has significant health consequences that range from the relatively benign—more colds and flus—to the more serious, like heart disease and metabolic syndrome So the next time you feel the familiar sting of stress when you’re at the office, consider these stress relief techniques: Take a Walk. …Make Your Life Easier. …A Sweet Snack. …Plan Ahead. …Don’t Sweat the…
HOW TO HIRE PEOPLE
June 25th at 4:33pm
Finding employees is hard, and getting harder all the time. This year, 68 percent of HR professionals report problems filling positions. Hiring great employees is the key to growing your business. It’s best to use a standardized process when hiring employees. That includes well-written job ads, interviews, and fair compensation to increase the chances of you finding the best-matched talent for your work requirements. A sound hiring process also prevents potential labor law violations. How to make the perfect hire in 13 simple steps Do your research. Choose a highly-clickable job title.Create a standout job description.Review applicant resumes.Interview your top candidates.Check…
SEPARATE WORK FROM HOME
October 4th at 7:38pm
Properly separating professional and private life is important. It ensures that you get enough rest, and can attend to both personal and work needs. It is also necessary for good mental and physical health. Maintaining a work/life balance has become increasingly difficult because of modern technological advances and changes in work patterns. However, establishing boundaries and setting aside time for your most important needs is possible. Those who set clear boundaries between work and home experience less conflict between the two domains. In other words, segmenters are able to give enough of their time and energy to both areas in…