The Fifty Percent of Safety

I recently had the opportunity to head to beautiful Banff for the Enform Petroleum Safety Conference 2015. It was an interesting experience to be at a safety conference when oil prices are low and their recovery seems uncertain at the moment. The show attendance was down by about 50% according to what I heard.

The Law of Unintended Consequences - Moralizing

Don't judge me, but...
Lot of guys moralize.
(Hey! It rhymes! So it must be true.)
Some guys are into sport fishing. Others insist that you behave according to their rules. Usually without explaining why.

Small Acts of Kindness That Grow Your Bottom Line

Have you ever gone out of your way to make someone feel special?
When Daniel and I were involved in KindActs, a local Random Acts of Kindness Foundation chapter, it was our mission to spread the word on how powerful acts of kindness can be on others.

Shielding Your Online Reputation

Your reputation is the most important thing that you have, both professionally and personally. In the past, it was pretty easy to protect your reputation because very little could be done to hurt you anonymously. However, with the incredibly easy access to all things cyber, it is much easier for a person, if they are inclined to want to hurt your reputation, to do so with a minimum amount of effort.

3 PR Tips You Can Take From The Golden State Warriors

Are you an Oakland Bay Area business or nonprofit? Or, are you based elsewhere? Regardless, any company founder launching a DIY PR campaign or ramping up with an agency, can look to the remarkable Golden State Warriors to glean a few PR tips for your campaign. It doesn't matter how extensive or not your public relations plan, what's important is to use a variety of PR activities to make it effective over the long haul. Some are better for specific types of campaigns and clients than

What to Check Before Entering a Confined Work Space

In order to stay in line with the UK Occupational Health and Safety Law and maintain the security and well-being of workers in certain potentially hazardous environments, several important checks have to be made before an employee uses confined space equipment.

Tracing the "Footprints" Of Biometrics Through Time!

The use of biometrics for identification might date back to the time man appeared on earth. Today, we trace the footprints of this science across history, and see how it has evolved over time. But before delving any further, it is important to understand what biometrics is.

How To Be An Electrician - Embracing The Risky Job Of An Electrician

To be an electrician, you should embrace the whole idea of having a risky job. This is because as an electrician your job will involve fitting and repairing electrical circuits, power, lighting, and wirings in residential or commercial establishments. More than these, expect to install and maintain electrical equipment, instruments, and machinery. Needless to say, your safety is on the line thus explains how not very many people are into this kind of job. However, with a good pay especially in certain countries where electricians are in demand, some are encouraged to take this job. The big question is how do you become an electrician? Here's how.

Wondering Why You're Not Getting That Well Deserved Raise?

I find the discussions about work relationships one sided more veering towards an employee's point of view. Maybe it is time to look at things from a business owner's vantage point. The person who started the company has taken all the chances, absorbed the stresses, and more times than not made many sacrifices. Probably just staring out was chief cook and bottle washer in a matter of speaking, doing multiple jobs in order to grow from modest roots. Hiring employees was a further risk, and those who don't take their job seriously became serious liabilities. Maybe that sounds cold but employees can walk away clear and free of obligation, not as easy for business owner.

Seeking Translation Services? Here's Some Things You'll Need to Consider Before Choosing An Agency

If you are seeking translation or transcription services in the local area, you will no doubt have already noticed the sheer number of translating and interpreting services out there. Type in 'translation services' and you'll get pages and pages of companies, all desperately vying for your attention, and willing to try just about everything to secure it.

Consultancy Jobs Offer Advice to People Who Need It

Everybody will have something different that they may need to have advice on. There are several different areas of expertise that someone is going to need to have the training on. Consultancy jobs are growing in popularity, because there are a lot of people who need the information and advice on what they should do.

Financial Advisory Is a Common Area That People Need Advice on Products and Services

Finances for a family or a business is an area that a lot of people are looking for a solution. They all want to have a lot of money, but not all of them are going to have the knowledge in how to gain this. Financial advisory services are available to help them gain financial independence and much more.

The Importance Of A Mentor

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you here the word "Mentor"?
An old man in a wheel chair in an assisted living community or a successfully retired old person who is grumpy and can't hear. Maybe you think of a mentor as a person you don't need because you know more than they do, they're old school and things have changed, things aren't what they used to be?

Changing Mindset of Consultancy Services

With the growth of the economy, the need for recruitment consultancy services in the country is also growing at a steady pace. Consultants have over the last few years shown positive developments in hiring and meeting the needs for high-end professionals.
Human resource consultants work in close collaboration with an organization's human resource department to select, interview and hire applicants who are suitable to fill job vacancies.

Fly Your Business To Higher Profits By Outsourcing To A Call Center

Anybody can learn how to fly an aircraft safely, be it an airplane or helicopter. Given the proper guidance and training, enough flying time and the appropriate equipment, you'll be flying in no time.
Running a business is much like flying an aircraft. By learning sound business fundamentals and with proper guidance from an expert, such as a call center, anybody can run a business.

What Guidelines Should Micro Gig Sellers and Buyers Follow?

Being a business owner I can answer these questions from a buyer's perspective and fill in some key advice that can help sellers up their quality, which will in turn up their sales. If you are a small business thinking of using these services and are not sure how to go about weeding out the multiple sellers then the tips presented here may be useful. If you are a seller trying to get an edge to compete, then this may help you.

Are Commercial Cleaning Services Right for You?

Many people romanticize owning your own company and being your own boss. They often see it as the ultimate in working because they see aspects such as being to set your own work hours and vacation when you want as far superior to answering to a boss. And, in many ways, this is true. However, being The Boss also means you often have to take care of the more mundane tasks such as cleaning the bathroom or seeing that products get restocked.

The Advantages Of Outsourcing Services From Logistics Companies

Improving products and services is essential for every business. By improving their product, business owners can obtain better profits and increase their reputation. Not to mention, providing better products can also help business owners entice more clients to purchase from them. As a result, businesses can be more efficient and successful.

Virtual Receptionist - An Effective Solution to Replace Your Human Receptionist

Several patients at your medical office may have complained about the cold behavior of the receptionist at the front office desk. Most patients are experiencing this kind of behavior when they call to fix an appointment with the doctor, especially after working hours. Medical staff usually work only for limited hours every day. The patients also cannot expect the staff and doctors to work 24 hours a day. Doctors will come to the clinic after working hours when there is an emergency. To avoid complaints from the side of patients, you can consider setting up a virtual receptionist at your clinic. This automated service will work for 24/7 throughout the year.

Is Customer Service Getting Worse?

There seems to be a disconnect in the perception of customer service. While many companies boast about their great customer service and use it as a marketing point, surveys that are being returned indicate that customers believe service is worse than last year. W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University found that customer problems increased to 50% in 2013, up from 45% in 2011 and 32% in 1976.

Telemarketing Call Center to Ensure Prospering Prospect to Your Business

These days, it is somewhat more challenging for companies to reach out to their potential audiences through the traditional methods just because of increasing competition among the companies. And those who are still sticking with their traditional marketing tactics are falling behind among their peers. With increasing trends of contemporary marketing methods, we have got a new way called telemarketing to market a product or service in an effective way.

Getting Consumer Complaints Solved

Despite focused efforts and complete dedication towards complete consumer satisfaction, there may be instances when a company or an organization has to face the wrath of the consumers. Dealing with an upset customer needs a lot of patience and an expertise in handling the fast deteriorating situation. The customers need to be handled in such a professional manner that the customer is forced to think about the company in a positive manner. Despite the misgivings of the consumer, fast and proper handling of the issue can even help the company to act as a passionate advocate of the company and its brands.

15 Ways to Grow Your Email List and Rev Up Financial Gains

All types of businesses, whether big or small have almost the same objectives which are basically to establish a powerful brand presence and, of course, to gain more profits from sales. Currently, one of the most powerful business strategies that have been proven to really boost every company is online marketing.

Closing Questions to Isolate the Objection

One of the most effective ways to deal with objections or stalls is simply to ask questions and isolate them. This works because many objections you get when closing are not actually objections at all - instead they're smokescreens hiding what the real reason or objection is. The reason sales reps have trouble with them is because they believe them and either try to overcome them or simply give up and opt to "call back later."

How To Overcome Price Objections

The meeting was going smoothly. You found synergy with the client and he seems like a pretty nice guy. Near to the end of the meeting, you muster up the courage and ask for the sale, he replied, "How Much?"

8 Email Tricks and Tips to Save You Time

There are two types of people in this world.
There is the individual who navigates through their emails with fervent determination. He has organized folders and you are sure you will receive a response within hours of sending him an email. There is nothing that brings him greater delight than seeing "No new mail!" show up on his screen.
Then there is the "other guy"... you know who you are. There is a reason that Gmail has a search tool and it's you. Once your inbox has reached 1000+ emails, you have entered into an elite club. He is the individual that won't send you a response to your first, second, third, thirteenth attempt to contact through virtual correspondence.

Where Are Your Time Management Blind Spots?

What's the most important resource you have-as an entrepreneur, a manager, a business leader, or simply as a person? Simple: It's your time. That's the one thing you can never get more of, the one thing that's more precious to you than anything else. And if you really want to be successful, the trick is to use your time well, investing it only in things that add value to your business.

Create Endless Opportunities to Be Featured on Blogs, Podcasts, Ezines

You've likely heard, "Success breeds success." In order to get more of something, you have to do more of something.
Many experts know they must gain visibility so their market will find them, but seem to struggle with how to do this. The best way to be visible is to be visible.

What Can Facebook Teach Product Managers About Reaching Customers?

I'm pretty sure that by now just about everyone out there has heard about Facebook. Facebook is the largest social networking platform going these days. What a lot of us may not know about is the fact Facebook employs a lot of product managers whose job it is to help customers advertise on Facebook. This job is a little bit different from the typical product manager job, but perhaps we can all learn something from them...

Tips In Choosing Among The Leading Cargo Companies

In business, you can be certain of one thing: The cost of everything will change. What this means for your commercial venture is the need to be flexible, with virtually everything. From shifting your business focus to reconsidering suppliers and partners, certain areas of your organisation may need to be modified in order to manage expenses.

Yes, You Can Establish A Major Gift Program: If You Do This

Due to cuts in government funding, many nonprofits and social enterprises need to develop other ways to raise money. Developing and creating a major gift program is an excellent strategy that can yield results to help ensure organizational sustainability.
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Non-Profits and For-Profits - How Do We Reconcile the Two Worlds?

Non-profit and for-profit work-are they like oil in water? Are they polar opposites? It is assumed that if you are either a non-profit or for-profit advocate, you stand for two completely different "teams". Non-profits adhere to actively pursuing social good more than making profit, and the opposite is true for for-profit businesses. These two different business structures sometimes embody characteristics of the other, such as when corporations donate a portion of their funds to a charitable cause. As a dancing artist, it is more common to encounter non-profit fine arts type of businesses more than anything. What if more performing arts institutions tampered with the idea of exploring the partnership possibilities in the for-profit world? How would this affect this particular industry and other industries? What if a stronger business relationship would come out of a strengthened, mutual relationship between non-profit and for-profit ventures?

Christian Business Owners Still Get Paid

As a Christian business owner do you have people constantly expecting you to give away your services for free? Do people give you a sob story about why they can't pay and expect you to give them a break? Do they call you a passive aggressive Christian hypocrite if you send out a late payment reminder? It can be hard balancing wanting to help people and not giving away your services for free. Remember, as a business owner you are in business to make a profit. You must protect your personal and business credit score.

Overview of Korea Economy and Franchise Business

"We consider South Korea as a developed market, meaning it is no different to the UK or the US... Korean consumers are demanding and expect high-performing products." Hari Nair: Managing Director, Kimberly-Clark's.

Recently everything seems prefixed with a K: K-Pop, K-food, K-beauty, K-movies; why not go to your local K-culture festival, sure there must be one near you, or coming soon. Korean culture is on fire at the moment and has been warmly received. Domestic franchisors have, quite rightly, been riding this wave and rapidly expanding internationally-China being a Korea franchisors first choice. However for an overseas franchisor looking in, what is this market like?

All That You Need To Know About Surrogate Advertising

Advertisement of products, starting just before the 19th century with the indigenous motive of promoting goods and services and improving sales, has gradually evolved in profile and domain, and today it has become an innate part of the entire civilized human life. Be it pamphlets and insets in journals or large-scale hoardings, television commercials and sponsorship of popular events, advertisements have flourished to form an immense industry directly and indirectly affecting millions of lives all over the world. Aside from the mere promotional influence that advertising pursuits have on people; today's needs, habits and general behavior of the public are closely governed by the advertisements that they regularly encounter.