Selling is central to any business. And yet a vast majority of us find ourselves hard-pressed to sell our product or services when put in a room in front of a bunch of prospective investors or employers.
Delivering that perfect pitch is no easy task and failures can be devastating, both in terms of morale and your business/employment status. Not everyone is born with the gift of the gab. Though such inborn traits or talents can indeed help, they are not exactly necessary to develop an effective sales pitch.…
Strong employment development is critical for any company, no exceptions. If your company lacks proper employment development, it won’t grow. It probably won’t have any success with its day-to-day operations, either.
Employee development is essential for all different kinds of businesses. This goes for talent recruitment companies, public relations agencies, medical clinics and beyond. If you want your company to flourish and thrive, you have to pay careful attention to your team of professionals. You have to count on them for so much.…
Conflicts can develop anywhere, but one of the places where they are the most destructive is the workplace. If there are two people in a company continually in conflict, there is virtually no escape. Not only the two people involved but other employees and management have to tolerate a tense atmosphere whenever the two people are in the room.
If there is an ongoing dispute or discomfort between two parties at your workplace, it is a good idea to use conflict resolution techniques and hire a professional to hash out problems.…
If you’ve got an advanced degree in healthcare, such as a master in public health, you might be thinking about starting your own business. Even without such a high level of education, there are options available to you, some more traditional than others. Here are five you could start up right now.
1. A Health Care Blog
Blogs are often overlooked as just a hobby. However, done right, a blog can earn you a full-time income. There are many ways to monetize a blog, from advertising to affiliate marketing.…
Safety isn’t always at the forefront of an entrepreneur’s mind. It should be. While most people associate office safety with outdoor work, there’s a lot that could go wrong in an office environment as well. As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety and well-being of your employees. While office accidents are rare, it’s worth taking the effort to make your workplace safer.
Here are four ways to make your new office safer:
Regular Training
In an office, safety boils down to staff behaviour.…
Last year, it was revealed in a report by the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) that almost half of the UK workforce wants to change their job. But even though so many of us want a career change, a high number of us are held back by an uncertainty of what to switch to, or a fear of failure.
‘Career pivoting’ is an option which is seen by many as a viable way to keep their careers interesting, stick to what they know and to change jobs safely all at once.…
For those who are running a business, automation is not the first thing on their minds. Concerns such as keeping up to date with new federal regulations or employee management may come up first. This is especially for businesses in the field of healthcare, such as medium-sized diagnostic laboratories, or those starting out in the pharmaceutical industry.
However, automating processes such as liquid handling can offer so many benefits for businesses in this industry. Here are 5 of the biggest reasons:
Faster, more accurate processing
Like most kinds of automation, the foremost benefit of installing an automated liquid handling system in your business is efficiency.…
If you’re looking for some inspiration to try a new marketing technique, then here are seven offline marketing tactics that you may not have used before.
Exhibit at a local show
Taking your brand out and about to local shows can help to increase brand awareness and sales for your business. Make sure that your display fits your brand style and focus on one key theme.
After all – you may not want to take everything you have to the show!…
Being environmentally responsible in the workplace can be challenging, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Whether you’re an associate or an executive with the power to influence policy, there are many things that you can do in order to effect positive changes in your business.
There is always room for improvement when it comes to implementing environmentally sustainable practices in the workplace. Here are a few tips that you can take into consideration:
Choose environmentally sustainable office products
A little conscious effort to purchase more sustainable products can go a long way.…
Being the boss can carry with it a great deal of responsibility. You are in charge of making sure things run smoothly, averting disasters, and making sure that your employees are well taken care of.
There are certain things that everyone can agree on that make a boss good or bad. Being a good boss is beneficial to you as well as to your team, and it is great for your company. Here are six things to avoid if you want to keep up employee morale:
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