How to Improve Efficency in Your Business
All companies want to run as efficiently as possible and this is particularly important in order to keep up in the fast-paced world of business. It is also important to improve the efficiency of your business in order to increase the mentality and therefore productivity of your workers. Smiling employees are far more likely to hit targets providing overall benefits back to the business. So, here are a few tips to help you start making your business more efficient: Clear the Clutter A messy, unorganized desk is not the key to a productive worker! Likewise, an overfilled and cluttered office will not make for a happy workforce – employees who…
6 Unusual Storage Options for the Small Business Owner
Storage is very important for the small business owner as space is often limited and precious. Making the most out of the room you have will go a long way towards improving your business. There are many different ways a business can store their stock, equipment and paperwork.
Farm Owners: Read this Guide to Lower Your Operating Costs & Make More Profit
Farms aren't that different from other businesses. They must keep their costs low for the best chance of making the most profit. It's a simple formula for generating income that businesses have followed for thousands of years.
The Benefits of Using Container Tracking Services
Since it has become more affordable to obtain a shipping container of any kind, there are many businesses (and even ordinary people) who purchase these and then rent them to people who need something shipped. Now, even though containers have become significantly cheaper, they are still a big investment for anyone. Investing in such a thing is a serious endeavor and it definitely has to pay off.
Why a Mystery Shopper Will Help Your Business
Understanding the positive impact a mystery shopper will have on your business requires an understanding of how they operate and what they do. While they may enjoy shopping, mystery shoppers (sometimes called secret shoppers) are also extremely diligent in their approach to the shopping experience. They have to have good memories, be able to explain their findings in written reports, and interact with your staff naturally. They may look like an ordinary shopper, but they are anything but. A mystery shopper is a trained agent Whether working in the field, or conducting shopping exercises over the internet or telephone, a secret shopper working with the best mystery shopping groups will…
Implementing Oracle Business Intelligence in the Right Way
The Oracle Business Intelligence comprises of various set of tools that support the end users to access reports and analysis for decision making purposes. Now, what can be the different tools for implementing business intelligence (BI)? They are discussed in the following. KPI (Key Performance Indicators): These are the kind of indicators that are used to monitor the present status and then forecast and anticipate the future performance of the organization. They can be considered as the health indicators of the industry and a proper guide to performance management. Data Warehousing: DWH or data warehousing are often considered as the first step towards BI. It is the main pool of…
5 Things to Expect with Cookie Dough Fundraisers
One of the most popular forms of fundraising for school organizations, Girl Scout troupes, and even sports teams is selling cookies. Everyone likes cookies, and cookie dough is easy to bake because it is pre-mixed and molder, ready for the oven. However, like any other fundraising, there are some expectations which can be eye openers. Understanding how to raise funds through selling cookies is one way to ensure success. Here are five things to expect with cookie dough fundraisers: Not all cookies are created equal. People like cookies, but different people like different cookies. In the same way, not all chocolate chip cookies are the same. Finding good cookie dough…
How to Furnish an Office When You’re Starting from Scratch
When you first launch a startup you’re unlikely to have your own office. Some people may be lucky enough to gain enough funding that they can have an office straight away. But more often than not founders of small companies begin working at home or using co-working spaces. When it’s time to move into your own space, you’re tasked with furnishing and decorating your office so that it’s both functional and good looking. Eventually, you’ll want your office to reflect your brand and work ethos, but to begin with you probably just want to focus on its functionality. Before Buying Before you buy any office furniture there are some things…
5 Must-Dos to Increase Retail Shopper Conversions
Despite the Internet, brick and mortar retail store still serve the marketplace. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the employment of retail salespersons to grow approximately 17 percent from 2010 to 2020. Customers still enjoy the experience of shopping in a physical store or boutique, whether shopping for new clothes or books. Yet, to compete with e-commerce, brick and mortar store owners face the ongoing challenge of converting leads into buying, even loyal, customers. Unlike the Internet and e-commerce sites, stores create personal shopping experiences. To capitalize on this advantage, retailers can note the following techniques to boost those sales. 1. Create an Experience Start by making your store an…
Address Validation Tools Can Save Your Business Serious Cash
You’ve captured the addresses of customers and prospects the same way for years, and you don’t really want to switch over to another system that requires re-training your employees. The learning curve and training time are nothing, however, compared to the costs your business incurs because of dirty data in your system. A whopping 94 percent of companies suspect their databases suffer from major inaccuracies, a QAS.com report on data quality notes. Even if you don’t think data cleaning is worth the time and effort, there are indirect and direct costs associated with data quality issues that all businesses need to be aware of. Direct Costs The postage you spend…
Reducing Carbon Emissions Through Better Logistics
Optimizing logistics, like scheduling and load management, can reduce a company's carbon emissions. Leveraging common carriers and efficient train transport further reduces the carbon footprint.
5 Keys to Optimizing your Call Center Using Quality Monitoring
Are you a manager interested in improving the performance and profitability of your call center? As you may know, improving the quality of your customer service has a direct impact on both sales and customer retention which directly affect the bottom line.
