Do You Like Your Job?

An article which describes the problems of workplaces today. Some alternatives.

Corporate Values or How to Manage Employees by a Simple Guideline

The way in which corporate values are described tells a lot about a company. And therefore they offer some valuable information to guide the organization. A simple set of four to five values describe much of the priorities and preferences in the organization. The first value is the most important. Here is an (another) example:

Slow Down

How to make time in your life for what truly matters while being successful.

Diversity Success Strategies

In today’s fast growing and global economy, businesses risk falling behind as leaders in their key sectors if they continue to be reactive and not proactive in relation to diversity and equality. Learn more

Teamwork And The Importance Of Documenting

Documentation is an important task in the organization. Those who ever watch television series like CSI know that documentation is important. Documenting the crime scene is one of the first steps in solving a crime. The goal of doing this is very simple - by documenting data and information during such a process...

Language Services

If you find yourself in a position where you need to get professional translation services, consider using translation companies specializing in translation and language services. Read on to find out why.

An Analysis Of French And Polish Communicative Styles - Doing Business Within A Borderless Europe

With a growing borderless European Continent there are many issues to consider on this march to a unified super-state. Each country (approximately 52) traditionally has its own values, beliefs, customs, and identity as well as its own language and style of communication. A monumental challenge in creating a single-state will be to combine or merge all of these national traits into a harmonious, unified nation. This article aims to compare and contrast the respective communicative styles of both French and Polish highlighting areas of similarity and possible conflict and relating the issue to the wider European context.

27 Email Pet Peeves That Cause Stress in the Workplace

We all know that if left unchecked, spam can drive you nuts, but what about the email messages from people you either want to or have to hear from? Are there some things they're doing that make you swear at your computer screen every time you hear from them? An email expert sprinkles humor throughout a list of pet peeves that also contribute to email overload. Which ones are you guilty of? Which ones drive you crazy too?

So You Want Venture Capital Do You?

So often when folks ask me for advice on business they mention they want to get funding from a Venture Capitalist who specializes in funding projects in a certain industry. I then say; So You Want Venture Capital Do You? Are you totally sure about this? I mean they do often call venture capitalists; Vulture Capitalists right. And one would think there is a reason for all this labeling, libeling and name-calling. Indeed there is.

Angel Investing: if this is Such a Hot Wealth Creation Strategy, Why Don't More Millionaires Do It

An analysis of statistics on the number of private equity, angel investors and a proposed solution to encourage greater participation by the affluent in the high risk, high reward world of alternative investing. A 2006 national survey of angel investor groups actively investing in private companies revealed that 66% of their members do not actively invest because of their lack of knowledge of the process, not because the opportunity was considered too risky. Affluent people who want to invest in early stage companies want a way to learn about angel investing the same way they might learn about investing in real estate or the stock market.

Finding Startup Capital For Your Business

Finding startup capital for your business can be one of the greatest hurdles faced by any enthusiastic prospective business owner.

How to Write a Business Plan: Getting That Capital You Need

Now that you have decided to leave your work with a company, you now decide to put up your own business. Having your own business is a dream come true for most people. It is where they can be more independent and it is also where they can be their own boss. Whatever kind of business you plan on starting, you have to remember that the most important thing you need is money.

Is Venture Capital Right for You?

Venture Capital is the prize that many entrepreneurs seek, but what are your odds of success. In this article a technology focused investment banker shares his views.