When you think about what a business fundamentally does, “building relationships” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Building relationships seems more suited for a counselor or someone who is involved in a service related job. Too often, people’s perception of a business is about selling people things. This is true only on the most basic level. However, when you think about what goes on in a transaction, communication is essential, and the building block of a solid relationship. The way to outperform the competition is to think in terms of relationships rather than just sales.…
In the financial industry setting we have to today, there are tons of opinions about stockbrokers, traders, and stockbroking. A lot of people believe that those who are engaged in this are millionaires walking around the metropolis wearing fancy suits and working day and night. Allow us to debunk the myth as we talk about what people say about stockbroking.
Stockbroking Is All Guesswork
Those who have never tried stockbroking before would think that everything is just guesswork– that brokers and traders often make random bets based on the direction of the market they’re in.…
Distribution isn’t just about getting from A to B in as quick a time as possible, like a real life variation on Crazy Taxi. As with any type of service, you’re not only distributing speedily. You’re also trying to move goods with the kind of panache usually reserved for tailors at Saville Row.
Because, let’s face it – there’s realistically very little to differentiate one bulk distribution company from the other, at least on a surface level. On the face of it, every company is basically offering incredibly similar looking metal containers, each attached to trucks that look the same as they always have.…
All humans can agree on at least one thing – never having enough money. Whether you have a family to support, bills to pay or a wardrobe to fill in, there is never enough of it. However, there are ways you can earn some money on the side and still be able to enjoy your free time.
While you can simply get a part-time job, or start your own business, the less time-consuming solution might be using the skills or hobbies you already have and make money out of them.…
Not being assertive makes it easy for someone to be ignored, taken advantage of—even bullied. However, most people default to passive aggression instead of clear and concise communication.
Simply put, being passive-aggressive means we say yes when we want to say no. But this can snowball into indirect expression of hostility toward your coworkers. If you’re after a higher position, antagonizing your peers is the last thing you want to do.
Being Assertive
When used properly, the right amount of assertiveness can positively impact your career.…
If you’re making the transition to owner-operator trucking, it’s a great way to be in control of your own career and schedule. Unfortunately, new owner-operators often find themselves in uncharted waters and make rookie mistakes.
Here’s a list of the most common first-time owner-operator mistakes and how to avoid them.
1. Failing to create and stick to a budget
As an owner-operator, you are also an entrepreneur. In order to be successful, you must run your job like a business — because it is.…
Thinking of diving into the private label pond? Here are 10 things to consider before taking the plunge.
Start Small
The e-commerce market is booming. Experts insist the industry is on track to grow by 20%, annually, over the next several years. Even more appealing? The cost of entry is low and the business modeld easily scalable. So, start small; get comfortable in the niche. You can always expand operations in the future.
Protect Assets By Setting Up A Company
One of the biggest mistakes newbies make is not setting up a proper business structure.…
Okay. We know the reality of becoming your own boss. While the upsides are fancy and all – work as you like, set your own schedule, pursue your dream/passion/profits as you like, and so on, when we go down to (gasp) budget, things can become quite challenging.
You need to dig deeper into your pocket – often your very own pocket (because you hate giving away the ownership of your business to VCs and investors in exchange for funding/financing.) In the process, you need to be watchful of what you’re spending.…
All startups crave for growth and seek to climb up the business ladder. However, the bitter truth is that a majority of them never makes it through the first year. In such an unforgiving economic climate, you need every weapon you can get. Luckily the meteoric rise of modern technologies has added some new tools to the business arsenal, while still valuing the power of manual outreach. A marketing field has been leveled, and yet the game is becoming more complex, as the Google raises the quality bar for content every now and then.…
The prospect of ditching the corporate treadmill and going it alone as a contractor is an attractive one. With this model comes flexibility, the scope to work across multiple organisations instead of being tied to one firm – not to mention the financial rewards associated with being your own boss.
In an ideal world, the switch from an in-house role to becoming a contractor should be planned carefully. With this in mind, here’s a blueprint for making a smooth transition…
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