Why Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s Strategy May Backfire
In the eight months since Marissa Mayer was appointed CEO of Yahoo, she's provided all employees with brand-new smartphones and free meals in the company cafeterias. The honeymoon appears to be over, however, as Mayer recently instituted a no-telecommuting policy that forces all employees who work from home to show up at the office beginning in June.
Tips to Make the Most of Small Business Growth
The U.S. economy received a bit of good news recently. According to accounting software firm Intuit, small business employment increased 0.11% in January, led by the construction industry’s 0.3% rise in revenue. Small businesses owners hope this uptick is the beginning of a prosperous 2013. As your small business grows, how you handle momentum can determine whether you’re headed for future franchises or foreclosure. Business success means you’ve found a product, service or cocktail of the two that consumers value, but that doesn’t mean you should quit taking risks. From rewards-generating credit cards to a productivity-boosting business culture, try these tips to promote continued success. Reward Your Hard Work Start-ups…
Tips to Manage Workers on the Job
Construction managers often have trouble completing their projects on schedule. Unexpected issues like workplace injuries or unsuitable weather cannot be easily controlled; however, there are other things that can be done to increase the chances of a project completed on schedule. Following these tips for managing workers on the construction job can improve worker productivity and ensure the timely completion of a project.
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.
Reasons Netflix Will Merge with Amazon
The recent announcement from Netflix of splitting its streaming services and mail order DVD service is seen with anger and a mockery act by many. The experts and customers are seen saying in chorus that the company is just on the verge of its collapse and is pitted with huge amount of losses in terms of money and subscribers.
Doing Business Around the Globe
In the last 20 years, the world has become increasingly interconnected. With the rise of the Internet and better infrastructure, economies around the globe have seen an increasing level of globalism. To succeed in this new environment, the modern business has to learn how to integrate itself with different cultures and target global markets. Businesses should learn the cultural traditions and customs of the area before they start a new branch in a different country.