Failure and Success in Business

  A few years back, when I started my first company, I really missed a real business plan. Actually, I didn’t even know what that was. Trying to look back at that time, it’s actually kind of scary thinking about it and that decision wasn’t very smart. Ask any business expert out there and he will tell you that you should always have a business plan for your company and if you don’t have... [Read more]

China’s Business Practices With The US

  China and the United States have had a rocky and often times strained relationship with each other. Even though China is on the other side of the world and at times, has come under harsh criticism for its beliefs, the United States still opts to make products there. Since 1971, when China finally joined the UN, business has been outsourced from all over the world to them. Most of the time,... [Read more]

Motivation in Management

What motivation does for management can be spectacular sometimes – it helps your employees reach their goals and objectives. You can usually find two types of employees in an organization: one of them has some internal self motivation, while the other one will only need motivation from time to time. Motivation can be temporary and external. If you’re dealing with the second employee type, emotions... [Read more]

Use Wireless Credit Card Processing as a Business Edge

Human hand holding plastic card in payment machine in shop As a business owner, you probably have the mindset of a money saver. You probably place significance on the ability to get the most value out of every dollar you spend. Possessing internet merchant accounts to give your customers the option to use their credit cards online for their transactions is necessary now for business success. Although... [Read more]

The advantages of EDI as a trading partner

Summary: EDI implementation benefits buyers and suppliers. Suppliers will see increased operating efficiency, more business opportunities, error-free invoicing, faster payment, and reduced paperwork with EDI. While there are many benefits of EDI for all parties, the primary goal was to streamline and simplify the exchange of business documents from one party to another. Most studies and documents highlight... [Read more]

Goals And Objectives For A Successful Finance Department

Article was written by Herb Kimble . Although small businesses don’t have the resources to have a finance department that has a large number of employees, it is important that the finance teams’ goals and objectives go beyond accurate record keeping. Here are some key goals and objectives for any finance department. Strategic budgeting – Budgeting is an important role and involves estimating... [Read more]

How to Find the Right Rental Car Company for Your Next Trip

Summary: Searching for the perfect rental car business can be an extremely difficult task, especially if you’re new to the process. Nothing’s more frustrating than signing a contract for a rental car company that’s riddled with hidden fees and clauses. Fortunately, this guide is designed to help you navigate the oversaturated industry that’s the rental car business so you can find the right... [Read more]

Negativity and Positivity: Which One are You Spreading?

Article by Herb Kimble. Your attitude in the workplace can be a benefit or a hindrance. Are you spreading good, positive energy or are you letting your negative tendencies take hold? Maybe there are others on staff who allow their negativity to spread. How we face these challenges influences our office culture, and our personal aura. The defining quality of excellent management is grace under pressure.... [Read more]

Corrected: AMB to buy ProLogis in bid to form warehouse giant (Reuters)

Reuters – AMB Property Corp has struck a deal to acquire rival ProLogis in one of the biggest real-estate deals since the financial crisis, creating the largest U.S. owner of warehouse and distribution centers. Go here to see the original: Corrected: AMB to buy ProLogis in bid to form warehouse giant (Reuters)  Read More →

U.S. personal spending surges, jobless claims rise (Reuters)

Reuters – U.S. consumer spending in August rose at the fastest in nearly 8 years, but a weak labor market and the manufacturing sector’s below forecast growth in September could hamper a nascent economic recovery Read more from the original source: U.S. personal spending surges, jobless claims rise (Reuters)  Read More →

U.S. World Bank pick to win broad support: Geithner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Jim Yong Kim, the U.S. nominee to lead the World Bank, will win broad international support despite an unprecedented challenge by candidates from emerging economies, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said in an interview Read more here: U.S. World Bank pick to win broad support: Geithner  Read More →

BATS founder pushes for IPO despite "freak" glitch

NEW YORK (Reuters) – BATS Global Markets, the U.S. exchange operator that withdrew its public offering Friday after a computer glitch sent its newly-issued stock into a tailspin, should develop a “credible IPO plan” and go through with it in the second quarter, its founder and current director said. BATS’ own stock was to be its first listing. View original post here: BATS founder... [Read more]

Mortgage applications surge as rates tumble (Reuters)

Reuters – U.S. mortgage applications surged last week, with demand rising to its highest level since late-May as consumers sought to take advantage of the lowest interest rates in months, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. Read the original here: Mortgage applications surge as rates tumble (Reuters)  Read More →