Business Plan Resources – The Four Keys to Building the Ethical Business

Being in business is about getting the right things done, in the right way, by the right people, all the time. When you are extremely clear about this, and get it precisely right, you build an ethical business that underpins trusting relationships at all levels. There are four keys to unlocking the secret of creating an ethical business.

Where Have All The Honest Managers Gone?

Is honesty missing from management today? Does honesty have any impact on morale, productivity, employee turnover? Find out the latest research results and how a manager can apply these results on a day to day basis.

Photo ID Cards-Who Needs Them Anyway?

It may shock you to find out how many companies and even government agencies outsource their identification card needs. Is it only due to the price tag of the equipment and software needed to allow an organization to produce ID cards internally?

If You Think No One Cares-Try Missing A Couple Of Payments

A common complaint bill collectors hear from debtors is that no one cares about us, or our finances or our situation. Just like someone with a negative attitude, many times debtors place the blame on everyone else but themselves, this includes the bill collector that is trying to collect the debt they owe their creditor. The bill collector, even if they are as nice as they can be, is immediately considered the evil enemy, just because they are what they are, a bill collector.

Foolish Mistakes of the Learned and Intelligent

When these events take place and it involves high profile persons, one begins to wonder what on earth makes them do such things. Clearly, it is not because they are not aware of such consequences. And it would not be their lack of intelligence...

Business 101: Always Pay Your Business Debts

As business owners, we have a responsibility to pay our debts. Whether it's paying our bills, finalizing payment for a service provided, or paying our employees we are the ones who are accountable to ensure that all business expenses get paid in a timely manner.

Revenge the Right Way!

Ever thought about getting revenge on those people who haven't supported you in the past? Read this article for a new perspective on the best type of revenge.

To Blame or Not To Blame

For every choice there is a consequence! In today's environment of Enron, HP and other corporate scandals we find executives facing prison time due to their choices. The question explored here is - who's to blame?

A Lack Of Accountability Is One Of Corporate America's Biggest Challenges

If your organization lacks accountability I will guarantee that you have some morale challenges. Ignore these to your peril.

MLM - Legal And Ethical Concerns?

What are the legal and ethical concerns of MLMs? This article attempts to outline these. Put on your thinking caps - it's time to think!

Strategic Thinking Business Ethics Advice - Just Say NO – Loudly & Clearly - To Unethical Clients!

Have you ever been asked to do something unethical by one of your prospects or clients? Have you ever been pressured by a supervisor, manager or owner at your business to do something unethical? Have you ever observed unethical behavior by a prospect or client? One must always ask – what price do I put on my ethics? How can one justify a compromise of their ethics? It is essential to have some good advice on how to reduce the chance of an improper request from a client or prospect and how to respond when actually approached by an unethical prospect or client. Your strategic thinking business coach offers the following advice.

Strategic Business Tips On How To Achieve Civility In Today's Workplace

Today's workplace is very dynamic, sometimes very stressful, and too often not very civil. We certainly observe the lack of civility in the workplace with people calling each other names, engaging in personal attacks on each other, exhibiting rude and disruptive behaviors and the lack of respect for one another or ignorance of how behaviors affect others. I believe there is a real desire for the restoration of civility in the workplace.

Ethics - Or Code of Ethics (COE), APEX

Dear reader this article was developed to explain in pray fully simple, basic words and with a universal understanding of why one COE does not fit all, why there are varied COE's, and the important question as to why different approaches are taken in administration. And why we have supported APEX since its inception in 1999.