Jan
10
Office phone systems have long been the most integral part of
customer relations in the business landscape. Despite a surge in
E-commerce over the last decade, phones are still the number one
medium of communication for the sale of products or services and
for interfacing with clientele. As communication needs have
grown, so have the often complex and complicated phone systems
that businesses rely on. Not only have the phone units
themselves become remarkably modernized over a short period ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
9
There is little in life that makes consumers more perturbed at a
business than improper or insufficient phone etiquette. In the
business world, there is no excuse for unprofessional behavior
when speaking with customers and clients over the telephone.
Unfortunately, I'm referring to much more than just
incompetance, rudeness or poor grammar. It seems that today's
customer service representatives are becoming more and more
inhuman with each passing year. Perhaps the sheer volume of
calls that ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
8
On May 21, 2008, President George W. Bush signed The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) into law effective November 21, 2009. GINA protects insurance policy holders and employees from discrimination on the basis of genetic information. The GINA strictly prohibits employers from collecting genetic information from employees and using this information to make employment related decisions or terms of employment. The GINA applies to all private, state, and local government employers, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
7
NEWS RELEASE
Date: 18 November 2005 Media Contact: Stuart Bruce, Bruce
Marshall Associates LLP +44 (0)20 7870 5322 / +44 (0)113 282
5321 / +44 (0)7900 985960
US businesses warned of system overload as staff email
thanksgiving photos and videos Small businesses across America
could be under threat, experts warned today, as Thanksgiving Day
approaches. All across America people will be coming together to
offer thanks and hold family gatherings, preparing special
thanksgiving meals and taking ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
5
The thought of commuting to work is a depressing thought for many. This is due to the human resource hours wasted in travelling, traffic jams, the cost of fuel and the amount of pollution that is created. Unfortunately this is what is required for many of us to earn a living. However there is a viable option that can change all this, and that is by working from home. For those who do have the ability to work from home they will never look back. Just without having to commute long ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
4
Many smart and intelligent entrepreneurs agree to one common fact and that is having a virtual office service has enabled them to fully maximize their income-generation at a minimal cost. It is one of the revolutions in the industry that has taken the world by storm with its cost-effective solutions that are not only relevant and feasible but an absolute must in the efforts to combat the global economic crisis.
As more and more traditional businesses are either forced to close their operations ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
3
How can a Virtual Office help you?Case Study: Leonard and KiaraType of Business: Medical Placement AgencyLocation: Hoboken, New JerseyServices: New York Virtual Office, Meeting Room UsageLeonard was a headhunter for the office furniture industry in the Tristate area. He wasn't doing very well in the current economy - he had tons of clients, but no jobs to place them in. He knew he wanted to start his own business, but wasn't sure exactly which direction to go in.Kiara was a Human Resource ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
2
Stop the revolving door of employee turnover: Employee
assessment tools have advanced so companies can now more
effectively identify, select, and retain top performing employees
The challenge and cost of employee turnover is one of the most
discussed, most frustrating and most misunderstood problems
businesses face. CEO's have identified employee retention as one
of their key challenges in 2005. Yet organizations continue to
struggle with this costly issue. The science of ...Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
1
A travel agency decides about the services it would make available to the customers. Therefore product mix is a step ahead of product design. In product mix, services designed individually are clubbed together. A travel agency has to decide the length and breadth of the product mix. An example would make this clear. Suppose a travel agency is offering ticketing, travel documents and airport transfer service. This would be termed the length of its product mix. All these product lines have their ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
31
Accountants and attorneys love limited liability companies. But
do limited liability companies--LLCs for short--really make
sense for small business owners. Probably. And for two almost
unknown reasons.
The Big Legal Benefit of an LLC: Limited Liability...
The big legal benefit of an LLC is that limited liability
companies provide all the same liability protection as a
corporation--but with much less red tape. A regular corporation,
for example, requires regular stockholders meetings, a board ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
30
It's one of the largest costs in all different types of organizations, yet it's also one of the most unknown costs. It's employee turnover.Companies routinely record and report costs such as wages and benefits, Workman's Compensation Insurance, utilities, materials, and space, yet most companies have no and report the cost of employee turnover. It can be much higher than you think.How Much is it Costing You?Several well-regarded studies have recently estimated the cost of losing an employee:' ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
29
Time and attendance software refers to computer software that gives the user the ability to keep track of time and attendance on a computer. There are two forms of time and attendance software: Time recording/tracking software documents the activities on a computer without human intervention, and timesheet software lets the user input the time he or she has spent on various tasks while performing work. Time and attendance software can be split into a few more classifications. Stand-alone ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
28
Employee taxes can be one of the most difficult to understand
areas of running a business and hiring employees. If you don't
understand all of the complexities involving employee payroll
tax, it can also get you into a heap of trouble.
The first employee tax factor you should understand is what
taxes you are responsible for as an employer. There are three
employee taxes that you will be responsible for paying.
The first is Medicare and Social Security tax. This is often
referred to as FICA ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
25
Once you have completed developing and writing your business
plan, do not file it away! This important document should be
kept in an auspicious place where you can see it daily. Many
business owners choose to highlight certain sections of their
business plans by creating images or posters they can display
around the office. Consider posting a portion or the entire plan
on your company's website so potential clients can review your
goals and mission. Strive to enforce the rules set by ...Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
24
For a layman (or an individual who understand the concept of outsourcing in a sea-level understanding), outsourcing is a complete waste of time and financial resources, which can end up with unwanted complications. Why assign work to other individuals if you know what will be good for your business? Why delegate the work to outsourcing professionals abroad if you can do much better right at your own territory? You know what is best for your business, and you don't need other individuals to deal ...Read the rest of this entry »