Change is inevitable. We know that.
However, the times we are currently living and working in are like nothing our people will have ever experienced in their lifetimes.
For self employed/small business owners who are hanging on by their fingertips hoping and praying that the business environment will improve – 20th October, 10 a.m. NZ time
Lazy, entitled, fickle, carrying their own inscrutable agendas!
Does that sound like YOUR Millenials?
A lot of older managers are having challenges understanding this ‘wired’ generation; but like any new staff member, if we take the time to find out what makes them tick, these youngsters can actually revolutionise our thinking and our businesses.
Discover how Networking can be one of the most effective methods of marketing your business if done well
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Perhaps you don't think you're in sales, or that this issue is relevant to you? Consider this... if you, or your company, has something to offer, be it a product or a service, which requires an exchange of some sort (usually for money), then the reality is that you are in sales - even if you don't have 'sales' in your job title!
Leadership and followership is an integral part of life for social animals. Chimps get the top job through a combination of display and of coalitions. How long he (always a ‘he’ in the chimp world) keeps the top job depends on how he treats his followers because followers do indeed have power and influence (just look at what has happened in Libya).
"Could it be possible to create more profits while working less in your business?"
Sounds great doesn't it - more profits while working less (so you can work less and live more).
One of the most valuable things your business can have is a customer database – especially if you plan to sell your business at some stage. Check out 9 reasons why you need a database
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Discover some important factors to consider if you are thinking about entering international markets. Getting ready to export to different countries creates many new and exciting business issues, including learning about different attitudes and cultures. But are you and your business really ready to take this step?
Check it out this Friday, 10 min overview, Free webinar
If ever the world needed a new paradigm for leadership it is NOW. When we see the devastating ripples caused by the Global Financial Collapse and watch as Greece, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and now the USA fight their debt battles – is it time to say enough? We can’t keep doing what we are doing, as individuals, businesses and governments.
Do you own or work in a SME (small and medium enterprise)? Does your business operations usually come first? Do you find looking after your self is low priority and/or often neglected?
A good direct mail letter can be a very cost effective marketing tool and could be just what you need to protect your business in the current economic climate.
Check out a simple 6 step approach to writing great letters yourself
Ann Andrews CSP is the founder of The Corporate Toolbox. She has had an extensive career in Personnel management and Human Resources and was always saddened when she saw bright energetic people wanting to add value and unable to do so – yet their managers were working 60, 80 and 100 hours a week stressed beyond belief.
Find out about this powerfull marketing tool, Google Adwords, and how if you set it up right can help your business growth as part of your marketing plan.
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Working with a mentor and progressing to become a mentor yourself can be rewarding and instrumental in both your personal and professional development. Choosing the right person to take on the role of mentor is not without its challenges, done well it can play a substantial role in the success of your business, done badly it can be costly and a source of considerable frustration.
These days we are all familiar with social networking - 1.9 million New Zealanders have a Facebook profile and many of us have 'tweeted' or know what it means to do so. These websites however focus more on the social aspect, and less on the networking.
A monthly Business Meeting with Top Speakers in a variety of Industries and the topic will be leadership. The mission is to help create great Leadership. The vision is to empower, motivate, encourage and challenge us to step into a new dimension of leadership.
The Venue: Fisher House Highbrook Dr East Tamaki The date: 26 January 2012
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