tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48321548056216142822024-03-13T19:48:41.130-07:00Business Popular NewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-9602476539049135292012-11-11T15:41:00.000-08:002012-11-12T15:42:09.185-08:00Achieving Impossible Possibilities In Your Business<div style="text-align: justify;">
<strong>I frequently set an intention to achieve what I consider to be "an impossible possibility" for myself in my business.</strong></div>
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When
I became a mom I realized that I wanted to be an amazing mother while
making an even greater difference in my business. At the time this felt
like an "impossibility possibility."</div>
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My belief was, "You can be a
great mom OR a successful business owner, but you can't have both -
especially not at the same time."</div>
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And yet my income <strong>doubled</strong>
after my son was born. Then I decided it would be an exciting challenge
to see if I could breakthrough six-figures within six months. I had
never made that much money within six months - let alone an entire year.</div>
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I
certainly didn't think it was possible to achieve this while having an
abundance of time for my family, myself and working four balanced days a
week. In spite of my initial self-doubt and skepticism I went on to
achieve my goal.</div>
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<strong>I held a sincere, committed desire to
achieve these intentions - even while feeling doubtful about my ability
to carry through on them.</strong></div>
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Often when I set a new
intention or business goal I came face to face with resistance, and my
inner dialogue about how it isn't possible for me to achieve what I say I
want. However, each time my stories of self-doubt arouse I would
re-commit to "BEING" the person I wanted to be in the future "RIGHT
NOW."</div>
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When I was achieving my goal to breakthrough six-figures <strong>I
remember waking up in the morning and being bombarded with thoughts
about how I couldn't possibly succeed and that I was doomed to fail.</strong></div>
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When
thoughts of doubt and disbelief arouse I would return to my commitment
and ask myself repeatedly, "How would a business leader who was
committed to making 'X' amount of money this month WHILE 'living and
loving richly™' handle this situation?"</div>
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<strong>Even in my moments of doubt I returned to this singular question over and over</strong>.
At some point I would experience a huge shift causing my doubt and fear
to disappear - and I would receive some sort of inspiration around how I
could achieve my goal.</div>
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My inspirations came because I kept re-committing to being my <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vision" rel="nofollow" target="_new">vision</a> over and over again.</div>
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Today's Reminder</div>
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<em>Here's a daily reminder you can use when creating your "impossible possibility in your business... </em></div>
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<strong>"It's okay for me to feel doubtful about my ability to achieve a goal that I've never achieved before.</strong> <em>I don't have to wait to feel confident about my ability to achieve my goals before taking action</em>.</div>
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I can have all the self-doubt, fear and resistance in the world and still move forward!</div>
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As
long as I am committed to BEING the kind of person that I want to be
the in future right now, and as long as I am willing to take the next
action step to move towards my ideal vision, then I can allow myself to
feel my self-doubt and fear and still move forward anyway."</div>
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<blockquote>
"<em>There's
a big difference between wanting something and committing to it. When
you want something you move towards achieving it as long as it's easy
and as long as you believe it's possible. However, when you're truly
committed and you consciously recommit to achieving your goal over and
over again - tens, if not hundreds of times a day while continuing to
take action towards it in spite of your fear and self-doubts... this is
what creates true character and radical business breakthroughs."</em></blockquote>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-5917140619571673612012-11-04T15:40:00.000-08:002012-11-12T15:41:03.998-08:00The Electronic Message Board <div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
The electronic message board has been around for several years,
but their usage is still far less common than traditional signage. What
this means for a business is that using one of these signs provides an
easy way to stand out from the competition. Yes, they are more expensive
than a sign made from wood and paint. But they are much more versatile,
giving you more chances to connect with potential customers. In an age
where the average attention span is dwindling by the second, you must do
everything in your power to catch the customer's eye. These signs give
you a golden opportunity to do so. Here's how you can use them to their
greatest advantage.<br />
Use the News<br />
A
lot of businesses make a very amateur mistake when they first get an
electronic message board. They use it only for their own sales and
promotion. Why is this a mistake? Because people who drive by on a
regular basis will simply learn to ignore your sign. 15% off detergent,
special sale this Saturday, a clichéd slogan. Yawn. While this
information is important to you, why would anyone else care? Unless a
driver is specifically invested in visiting your store, they aren't
going to pay attention. Use current events to draw in that interest.
Throw some major headlines on the sign. Time and temperature are good
(if slightly boring), informative displays as well. Give people a reason
to look.<br />
Change It Up<br />
The glory of an electronic message
board is that it takes nearly no effort to change what it written there.
Some signs provide no custom options, while others require someone get
out there with a stick to change the writing letter by letter. With an
EMB, you simply log into the computer and type out a different phrase or
two. That's all there is to it, so make sure you do it regularly. Even
if you're promoting a specific sale, change up the wording on a daily
basis. Do a countdown. Anything you can use to get people excited should
be considered.<br />
Be Prepared<br />
It's one thing to use an
electronic message board to attract the attention of potential
customers, but you'll need to be ready for the business. You sometimes
only get a single chance to make a good impression. Fail to accomplish
this, and those first time customers may never return. Your signage is
but one aspect of running a successful company. Make sure your other
pieces are in place before you bring in an influx of new business.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-61246019400118057882012-10-21T15:40:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:40:22.917-08:00Settle for the Most Reliable Carrier Company<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Considering the myriad of available options, many business owners
find it hard to find a carrier service. There's Australian Air Express,
DHL, and Fast, among others. Since these courier services are part of
delivering reliable and quality business to your clients, it's just wise
to invest some time looking for the best courier in the industry. Yes,
it may cost you a big chunk of your budget; nevertheless, at the end of
the day, it's still the efficient service that you're paying for. It's
better to spend a bit of money as a way of ensuring good service to your
customers. After all, your clients are the blood and life of your
business. You always have to strive to give the best to your customers
to ensure business growth and good industry reputation at the same time.<br />
So
how do you find a courier company? First off, take into consideration
the package you are sending. To ensure that the courier company you're
considering can deliver your parcels, check out the range of services
that they offer. Some of the most common courier services offered by
many carriers are cargo handling, freight forwarding, export and import
through air and sea, as well as door-to-door deliveries. Courier
companies can also assist you in preparing your customs clearance, as
well as your export and import shipments. Check out which companies
specialize in delivering the type of parcels you intend to send.<br />
Depending
on the nature of your package, make a shortlist of companies that have
delivery operations to your desired destination. Moreover, take note of
the amount of time it may take them to deliver your package. In most
cases, faster deliveries cost you more money, while you can save a bit
more if you choose the longer delivery process.<br />
Standard shipping
procedures usually take around 4-8 days depending on the destination of
the package. This type of shipping service costs less, but as expected,
takes longer time compared to expedited shipping. Expedited shipping, on
the other hand, is more costly because of the shorter time it takes for
the courier to deliver the package. It's considered the fastest form of
shipping around the world as the delivery only takes around 2-5 days.
While the shipping prices generally changes, better be prepared to pay
for a faster delivery if you opt for this service.<br />
Apart from
checking out the range of shipping options offered, it also pays to
check out the reputation of the courier company in the shipping
industry. This is particularly important to ensure that you'll be
getting the most value for your money in the process. It's wiser to go
for more popular carriers like Australian Air Express as they've already
established their reputation as a reliable and efficient carrier in the
industry. And of course, don't forget to compare shipping quotes as you
go along. You can check out freight calculators of courier companies
online so you can choose the one that matches your budget.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-15579349320257718572012-10-07T15:39:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:39:41.282-08:00Tips and Advice For First Time Buyers<div style="text-align: justify;">
Before the house hunt begins, it's important that all prospective
buyers read up on the homebuying process so they know what, or what not
to expect. Familiarising themselves with the situation is in the
property market at the moment will give them a step in the right
direction.</div>
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The
first question all prospective home owners should ask themselves is
"can I afford to buy?" While this may seem rather obvious, many first
time buyers rush in to the decision and often end up wishing they had
spent more time calculating their finances. If you simply cannot afford
to buy at a given time, wait. Wait, keep saving and cut back on
unnecessary expenses until prices naturally drop.</div>
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Today most
houses will require a deposit of at least 10%, for many this will be
significantly higher. However, it's worth remembering the additional
costs of home buying as well. Besides raising money for the deposit,
there's also survey costs and mortgage arrangement fees, insurance costs
as well as the cost of fitting out the house itself.</div>
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For young
couples, the obvious advantage is their combined wages. However, any
singles out there looking to buy property may find it twice as difficult
to save the funds required. The best solution here is to team up with a
friend or relative to pool funds together, apply for a joint mortgage
and perhaps work out some sort of legal contract.</div>
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Remember, don't
pay too much! In today's market, developers are desperate to sell. While
some may overprice properties to begin, it's your job to make an offer
and get a good deal.</div>
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Despite money worries, it's important not to
let this be the sole deciding factor for you and your home. The right
location is, and should be key for choosing a home. Distance to family,
friends and of course, work, is an influential factor for the majority
of buyers. Some people choose to move away from the areas they know to
find cheaper locations for buying property. However, don't simply settle
for a location you don't like or haven't got to know just because the
prices are cheaper. It will only affect your happiness in the long term.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-227911684827790782012-09-30T15:38:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:39:04.814-08:00Advantages Of Stretch Film<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Whether you are just shipping your products within the country or
across the ocean, you would want it to be in a good condition. Research
shows that the use of stretch film has been proven cost effective and
time consuming. That is why most of the companies prefer to use it on
their products. Some of them even customized it through the years in the
business. They have found advantages in using this stretch film before
they would ship their products.<br />
It
was very useful because it prevents the goods from being lost. Aside
from it is transparent, one could easily notice if something's missing
with the product. It is also easy to store and pull out from your
inventory because the stretch film can be printed with the available
stocks left. It also insures protection and easily identification of the
products wrapped because of the color coding films. One can also easily
be detected or hold on to because of the different sizes provided.
Whether it is for small boxes or the large ones, it can be modified and
wrapped all together. It can as well reinforce brand image when the
company's name is being printed in the film. Bold print is encouraged
for the shipment for distance identification.<br />
With the numerous
advantages entailed, you may now be thinking to ship your product as
soon as you're done with the packaging. But let me give you some
criteria to consider first before you do that. These questions are often
taken for granted although we know that these are very important
especially when we are thinking about the safety of our goods. We should
be thinking about what is the required level of hold force retention.
In this way we will be able to identify the thickness of the stretch
film to be used. You may want to check if your load is requiring you for
a greater puncture resistance or tear resistance. Does your item have a
high value? You might need to conceal the contents for further
protection. The distance of the shipment should also be in great
consideration. How long the shipment will be and how it will reach your
receiver. The storage of the item is sometimes the most neglected task.
Remember, when your item is free from dust or from any kind of dirt of
course it has a higher value in the market and that means higher income
in your pocket. You should be asking if the product will stay outdoors
for a long time so that you can use the UV stretch film on it. Will you
be using specialty stretch film such as anti-static stretch film, heavy
gauge film or bundling and banding films?<br />
Most of the products
that are being commercially sold require a high demand of stretch wrap
film. One should be very well equipped in knowledge especially in
packaging. LLDPE Stretch wrap calculator has been created for us to
properly compute the need of the film requirement. It is widely
available in the internet so all we need to do is have it useful.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-29138140000997112662012-09-16T15:38:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:38:26.330-08:004 Ways to Ensure That You Select the Best Ad Agency<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Advertising is a highly specialized field and it is also very
important in ensuring your company's success. Whether you work for a
large corporation or own your own home-based business, you are bound to
require the services of a good advertising company. If you are planning
to hire the best ad agency, then you should certainly use the following
tips:<br />
1.
The agency has plenty of experience dealing with a company like yours:
This will ensure that the agency has a good understanding of what
environment your business operates in. If you are in the music business
then your agency should have detailed knowledge about this industry.<br />
2.
The agency is able to take care of all your advertising needs: There is
more to promoting a product than just using advertising. Besides, there
are many different media that can be used from time to time. A good
advertising agency should be able to help you create print, radio and
television ads. Each of these media requires different styles of
advertisements. A good ad agency will have plenty of employees on board
so that it is able to meet all your requirements.<br />
3. The agency is
able to offer you personalized attention: You'll need to be able to
count on your advertising agency to offer you prompt service. A good way
to ensure this is to select an agency that is more or less comparable
with the size of your company. If yours is a small business then it is
best that you hire an agency of the similar size. If you hire a very
large company then you might not get the personalized attention you
deserve; these companies normally reserve their best resources for large
clients.<br />
4. The company should have expertise in internet
marketing: The field of marketing has changed tremendously over the past
few years. If your ad agency cannot help you promote your business on
the internet then you will not get the maximum benefit from it. Keep in
mind that increasingly large numbers of people use the internet for
getting information and entertainment.<br />
Each client has different
criteria when it comes to selecting the best ad agency. Make sure that
you understand your needs properly so that you can make a proper
selection. If you have the services of the best ad agency, then you can
stay rest assured to aim higher in life with absolutely no issues to pop
up.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-3011054140361220992012-09-09T15:37:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:37:43.183-08:00Start, Run and Manage a Successful Business<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
There are things you have to understand for you to find out what
makes a successful business. You'll need these to guide you and tell you
what you have to do to start your business.<br />
Here are the 6 Fundamental steps:<br />
1.
Passion - In order to make a business, you DO NOT venture into a
specific business because that is the trend and it brings in the cash
for now. You evaluate yourself and understand what your passion is or
the things you love to do. That is your best business idea. Time is an
investment you can't get back and when you mix passion with work, you'll
be able to dedicate yourself for a long time. You do not want to invest
yourself in something you would not want to do continuously.<br />
2.
Research - You now have an idea, now it's time to do a market research,
identify if there's a market for your product, is there a need for it?
If so, then it's positive sign for you. That means there are people who
needs your product or service and are willing to buy from you.<br />
3.
Opportunities - If there is a market, for sure there are competitors,
look for opportunities to scout competitors and identify how you can
improve your product or service and make it better or something that
would give it more value than theirs. Keep in mind, a product only needs
10% improvement in order to gain a significant share in the market<br />
4.
Materials - Identify the resources you will need. Starting with your
capital, what are the skills you need, what equipments, facilities, etc.
It is important to keep a list and get only what is needed to make your
business, don't worry if you're only starting small. Think about it
this way, when you plant a tree it doesn't grow enormous overnight, you
take it one step at a time then continue letting your business grow in
time.<br />
5. Promotion - Once you have everything planned and ready to
go, the next thing you have to focus on is promoting your product or
service, letting everyone know that you are in business and you have
something to offer that the market needs. You should make your promotion
strategies convincing and persuasive, let them know about the quality,
the price, what is new or what is different about your product or
service or simply the overall value that it offers your customer that
makes it distinct and better than your competitors.<br />
6. Technology -
With the fast paced growth of technology these days, you have to take
it into consideration when you are in business. There are various ways
you can use technology to scout competitors, identify and inform new and
current market through social media regarding your product or service
whether you have something new or just reminding them that you are in
business and is still consistently providing quality products or
services.<br />
Just remember Passion, Research, Opportunities,
Materials, Promotion and Technology (P.R.O.M.P.T), these are the steps
you have to consider for you to successfully start up your career
changing business. And lastly, Enjoy! Part of having your own business
is being able to laugh and have fun with what you do, appreciate the joy
of earning from your passion and let yourself prosper and grow with the
business.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-24124464513441074432012-09-02T15:36:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:36:57.759-08:00Positive Language Works<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Positive language works!<br />
The
next time you meet a friend in the corridor, stop him and say, "Psst...
don't look behind," and see his reaction. Nine out of ten of your
'victims' will jerk their heads to look behind! The same thing happens
when you put up a sign saying 'Wet Paint. Do not touch'. You had better
put up a container of paint remover nearby; quite a few of those who
read the message are going to touch! So why do we behave in this way?
NLP professionals, and even those who have casually read NLP literature,
will smile and nod wisely; they know why: The human mind reacts to
positive words, even if they are contained within negative messages.<br />
In
other words, when we tell someone not to do something, they tend to do
it. This is especially true with children. When we tell them not to
touch something, they will touch it at the first opportunity when we are
not looking. My two-year-old son gave himself a mild shock when he put
his hand into a VCR player slot. He was inspired by his cautious mother
who had reminded him a few times not to put his hand into the slot.<br />
This
reaction to negative messages is not new knowledge. As early as 1965,
my 'Principles of Education' lecturer in Teachers' Training College (Now
Institute of Education) told my class that children do not react to
'don'ts'. If you tell them 'Don't forget to do your homework', they
forget; if you tell them 'don't make noise' the noise level will
increase and so on. Their minds automatically reinterpret 'don'ts' into
'dos'. The classic example is when someone says 'Don't panic' and
everyone panics! I do not know of any logical explanation for this. It
looks like the human mind just works this way. The remedy: reorganise
the message in positive terms. Tell children 'Remember to do your
homework' or 'Please keep quiet' and in a situation when people may
panic say 'Keep calm', or to use modern terminology 'Stay cool'.<br />
In
the real world, lots of people are beginning to show that we understand
this concept and bending the way we talk and write. It is heartening to
note that LTA's messages on the expressways are no more 'Don't Speed'
or 'Speed Kills'. Now they write 'Drive with care. Think of our loved
ones'. Perhaps this is also why 7-Eleven changed their message from
'Always Close, Never Closed' to 'Always Near, Always Open'. Anti-Smoking
campaigns are now more oriented towards healthy living instead of
condemning the habit. By the way, I have yet to meet someone who had
been frightened into stopping smoking after looking at the frightening
pictures on cigarette packets. Strangely, the number of new people who
light-up seems to be increasing every year! Here are some messages we
could re-write in positive terms.<br />
Instead of... Say...<br />
Closed on Sunday Open Monday to Saturday<br />
This gate (or car park) will be closed from 11PM to 5AM. This gate (or car park) will remain open from 5AM till 11PM.<br />
In case of fire, do not use lifts. In case of fire, use the stairs.<br />
No running on the stairs. Walk carefully on the stairs.<br />
No children allowed. Only adults (above 21) allowed.<br />
Implications for Business Communication<br />
This
tendency has useful implications on how we should talk, and write, to
customers and clients. Besides that, business communication gurus
advocate that a better impression is created when we speak in positive
rather than in negative terms. Hence, we do not tell the customer 'We
regret to inform you that the item is presently out of stock'. A better
impression is created when we say 'Fresh stocks will be arriving in just
three weeks'.<br />
Here are some positive ways of speaking and writing business messages:<br />
Instead of... Say...<br />
We cannot send you the goods as you have not sent us the payment. We will send you the goods as soon as we receive payment.<br />
You cannot take leave now because of Chinese New Year. I will gladly approve your leave if you apply after Chinese New Year.<br />
The model you have asked for is no longer in production. The model you have asked for has now been replaced with a better model.<br />
Sorry, I cannot meet you on Monday. I will be happy to meet you on Tuesday.<br />
We
cannot replace the item as it was not damaged by us (or worse: as it
has been damaged by you). We will happily replace any item damaged by us
or by the manufacturer.<br />
Please do not be late for the meeting. Please be punctual for the meeting.<br />
I am sorry; I cannot submit the report by Monday. Please give me another two days to complete the report.<br />
Mr
X's services have been terminated. (I have even seen 'Mr X has been
terminated. Poor man!) Mr X has been released from his services to the
company. (The Americans say 'We had to let him go'.)<br />
Your
application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest. The
position has been filled. (Or: The contract has been awarded.) Thank you
for your interest.<br />
The shipment has been delayed because of bad weather. In spite of inclement weather, the shipment will arrive next week.<br />
Notice
how the positive messages take away the gloom of the negative messages
and replace them with brighter, happier moods, though the message
remains the same.<br />
Actually, using positive language to describe
negative or unpleasant news or situations seems to be part of good
business language. Whoever heard of 'bus fare increase', 'retrenchment'
or 'pay cut'? It is always 'bus fares have been adjusted'; the company
has undergone re-organisation'; or 'pay as been revised'. In fact, using
euphemisms has been part of the human psyche in every language. We do
not say 'died' but 'passed away'; 'cemetery' but 'memory garden', or
'ill' but 'indisposed'. If these are not enough, new ones have been
recently created, such as: 'visually challenged', 'hearing impaired' and
so on.<br />
Even for Self-Improvement<br />
To top it all,
self-improvement gurus swear that thinking, saying and writing positive
language actually makes us become positive people and can lead us to
success. Hence, all in all, it seems that making a special effort to
think, speak and write messages in positive terms have great, positive
implications for all of us. We have everything to gain.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-47865872482443215922012-08-26T15:35:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:36:08.421-08:00 It's Not Just an Afterthought<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Interface Analysis is one of the significant parts for your
analysis efforts and the elicitation of your requirements. This process
involves interfaces between the solution components and the solution
itself. It is a technique that defines how the component parts of a
solution and the solution interact with each other and with the world
outside.<br />
This
is an important business analysis technique that helps in the better
and successful running of your business. This is a knowledge that you
attain at the time of your business analyst training and the better you
implement them to your business the better will be its prospect. These
trainings help you build your confidence and find positive solutions
that will in a great way impact your business. The business analyst
training also gives you knowledge on the ways of reading and using the
business documents that are necessary for the successful running of any
business.<br />
There are various types of interfaces that you come
across while conducting of your business like the user interfaces,
interfaces from the external applications and to them as well and also
the interfaces to the hardware devices and from them. The early and
quick identification of these interfaces can address to the
interoperability of new solutions. The interoperability issues might
impact the delivery date of the planned solution because of the
additional work. Proper business training helps you deal with these
factors while conducting a business in an easier way. The identification
of the interface requires collaboration with the other projects and
systems that interfaces with the new solutions and impacts the
implementation and the integration when the development of the life
cycle comes to its end.<br />
A business analyst online with special
skills developed form business training can also take care of these
factors for your business. They review your current documents till date
for any kind of interface requirements. They also visualize the
interfaces both to and also from any external devices parties or
applications. A business analyst online can also identify the interfaces
that are needed by the system or the stakeholder that is interacting
with your system. For every identified interface they describe the type,
purpose or any details based upon their type. They also specify the
requirements of the interface and describe the inputs and the outputs,
the validation rules that are associated with it and any other events
that trigger interactions.<br />
Interface analysis is a special
technique that is used by many business analysts for the purpose of
improving the prospects of any business. This technique is very useful
and a great success on different kinds of projects, especially the IT
projects where the interfaces can really impact on the success of the
project. The business analysts have a major role to play in the
successful running of a business. Hence a proper communications needs to
be kept all throughout the various levels of the organization they deal
with. They are main bridge that fills the gap between a business and
the development of its solutions.<br />
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Disengagement and complacency has become the 21st Century disease
eating away at organization's performance in the 21st Century. From
sales teams to manufacturing and operations, disengagement is spreading
like a summer wildfire on the West Coast. A recent Kelley Service's
reports that less than half (44 percent) of the global workforce feels
valued by their employer and two-thirds (66 percent) intend to look for a
new job with another organization in the next year. The survey also
concludes that those who are content with their current position are
seeking greater engagement and meaning from their positions and cite the
ability to 'excel or develop' (74 percent of respondents) as the key to
providing a sense of meaning in their work.<br />
Dan
Pink has been writing and speaking about this for months. A recent
bestselling book by Dan, titled "Drive" goes into how and why we got
this way. Not to quibble with Dan Pink, my thoughts about how we got
this way is weak leadership. For instance upon approaching companies to
survey and offer a solution to this disengagement, complacency and
motivation dilemma one hears the following excuses: "I need to get
consensus from my team before starting an initiative like this." "We
tried something like this before and it did not work. (Not a lot of
Edison's out there today) Get together with the committee and present
your ideas.<br />
All of these stalls to making a leadership decision
are being touted in order to justify being risk averse. Let me
elaborate. Yesterday I went to the Space and Rocket museum in Huntsville
Alabama. What would have occurred if we took these same risk aversion
approaches in the 1960"s? Would we as a nation today strap five 18, 416
pound disposable rocket engines with 1,500,000 of thrust each to a test
stand in order to make sure they would work? This despite the fact
numerous failures occurred as they tested individual engines on these
same test stands. Great leaders did this to determine if we as a nation
could meet our mission on schedule. I am starting to think we as a
nation and as organizations are going backwards due to leaders that are
risk averse.<br />
Back in 1960 we had a mission and a vision that every
one believed in. Apply this concept to our organizations today. Do
workers and leaders share their personal visions, missions and emotions
at their organizations today? For instance I am always told there is too
much to do and not enough time to get it all done. When I endeavor to
discuss a proven way to use peoples exiting software married with a
proven process to fix this the leaders of companies are too busy to
pursue the fix.<br />
If you want to have a fully engaged workforce you
must inculcate more "Causal Motivation." "Casual Motivation" defined by
Target Training International occurs when an environment is created that
causes people to WANT to work and be the best they can. The simple
axiom is people do things for their reasons not yours. Strong leaders
are determined to find out what are the values that motivate each of
their team members to come to work every day to excel and develop beyond
their potential.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087441173870769813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4832154805621614282.post-81840631117701257862012-08-05T15:34:00.000-07:002012-11-12T15:34:45.242-08:00Social Media E-Commerce<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
Today, I'd like to take a look at the role E-commerce is
beginning to play in the realm of Facebook, Twitter and other social
media websites. Social media sites have expanded rapidly over the last
few years. For those who don't remember, Facebook started out as a place
strictly for college level students to network. Now all-inclusive,
Facebook is the world's most populated social gaming and media platform
with 955 million users worldwide.<br />
Twitter
is second with over 500 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is third with
just about 175 million, and Google+ trails all three with about 90
million. With such a massive user base to reach out to, an E-commerce
presence is the next logical step, and as usual, Facebook is taking the
lead. This article will focus on what Facebook has done to streamline
the E-commerce aspect of social media.<br />
"Like" Pages<br />
It's
safe to say most Facebook users are familiar with the "Like" button and
similarly, the "Like" pages. These pages describe the interests and
activities of the user, offer updates to certain products and
promotions, as well as allow users to share their thoughts on those
products.<br />
The end goal of any merchants Facebook "Like" page is
the get the most number of "Likes" and subsequently the most number of
page views and purchases of your particular product. The problem lies
with differentiating potential customers from current ones. If someone
"likes" a page for a product, they may already own it, be saving their
money for that product, or just think its neat but don't want or need
it. As of right now, Facebook has no way to separate these users.<br />
Social E-Commerce<br />
According
to Facebook's SEC Form Q-10, 1.6% of users spent over $1 billion on
Virtual goods (accessories for virtual characters, tools in Farmville,
etc) in the first six months of 2012. That is money spent on items never
seen outside of the browser. If the market for non-tangible goods can
be that lucrative, the market for actual goods Facebook users enjoy must
be bigger.<br />
Carol Rozwell, Vice President at the tech research
firm Gartner had a call to action for merchants unsure of the potential
for social media e-commerce. "It's crucial that organizations implement
approaches to handling social media now. The effort involved in
addressing social media commentary is not good cause to ignore relevant
comments or solvable issues." According to Gartner, although more than
50% of organizations track social media only 23% actually collect and
analyze data.<br />
In June, Facebook made a move to simplify mobile
e-commerce payments by decreasing the number of steps involved in
checking out, from seven individual steps to two, and eliminating the
need to type. The Facebook mobile app SkyBucks, is another innovation in
E-commerce, it allows you to charge your virtual accessories to your
phone bill directly.<br />
More recently, the social media giant rolled
out an offer for stores using Shopify. Since partnering, Facebook is now
offering free $50 Facebook Ad credits. This is in addition to the
credits from Google AdWords and Amazon Products that Shopify merchants
already enjoy. The promotion is another step for Facebook in the
E-commerce direction.<br />
The "Want" Button<br />
Above I identified a
need Facebook had, the ability to discriminate between current and
potential customers for their advertisers and business users. In early
July, the Ecommerce Times had a story on Facebooks next big thing, the
"want" button.<br />
The button will allow users to create 'wish list'
of products that they like or want, but do not currently have. Merchants
will want to focus on who has marked their product as 'wanted' and who
has not. The benefits of the "want" button go beyond sales. The button
would allow for highly targeted marketing as well as a sharing of 'wish
lists' between users. Ultimately the goal should be for the wish list to
take its place among the social media landscape, along side a user's
general info and status updates.<br />
For the Consumer<br />
To the
average consumer and Facebook user, this should add to the ease of
purchases that has increased recently. With the additional "want" info
that the site will collect, you will be able to see what your friends
and family want, add similar items to your personal wish list, and
research potential gifts for you friends discretely. All of which add
value to Facebook's ever-increasing platform.<br />
For the Merchant<br />
For
merchants looking to expand on Facebook, the E-commerce addition will
do wonders. The added marketing affects will help businesses increase
name recognition and sales, while still connecting with the end user. It
seems to me, that Facebook's E-commerce push will benefit all involved.<br />
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