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How to Get the Most Out of Your R&D
Research and development, or R&D, is an important way for companies to get the next big product developed for their customers. While there may not always be a formalized group known for this at a company, most companies have one. Companies do not want to be left behind. There are many hidden benefits if it is used correctly. Some companies already spend a lot, but even a little done in the right areas can grow a company to the next level. Some uses are not always known when they are created, such as the mouse, but eventually, they make companies big money.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
Entry Level Jobs in Business
Business majors have a number of decisions to make early on about where they will spend the majority of their careers. While this is usually with the same firm in a number of areas, most business tend to specialize in one area. While this is usually based on their skills and interests, there are a number of other variables that may affect their ultimate goal, whatever that may be. It sort of helps that a career in business is somewhat safe, assuming the correct career path has been chosen, for those that want that sort of thing. Nonetheless, a business major must make a choice as to which sort of career that they end up in, and the sooner that choice is made the better, considering the differences between the various careers.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Journal
Common Workplace Health Hazards and How to Get Rid of Them
According to several agencies in Australia, nearly 14 workers die each day from various workplace hazards, which could have been easily avoided, and what’s more worrying is that workplace accidents seem to be on a sharp rise over the last two years. This is why OSHA has initiated a set of safety guidelines for companies and organizations to adhere to so that they can create a safe working environment for their employees. You may want to check out some of the common workplace hazards and review the measures taken to deal with the same; the information should come handy.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Journal
Effective Ways to Track Employee Training
Providing development programs and training for employees is one of the most effective ways to enhance their individual performance and motivation, which translates to success in an organizational setting. Training employees can equip new, as well as seasoned workers with the necessary skills to complete more complex responsibilities and job duties. But, the HR department has some extra tasks aside from providing the actual development and job training, that is, keeping better track of employees in training.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Journal
5 Ways the Coworking Space Can Benefit Your Business in Hong Kong
Home to the world’s freest economy and the second most competitive, Hong Kong is a great place to do business. As the second fastest place in the world to start a business at a mere one and a half days, entrepreneurs in the know are diving into the Hong Kong marketplace. Remote office coworking is taking off around the world, but in major players like Hong Kong, this trend is even more pronounced.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Journal
The Importance of Market Research
Market research, in simple terms, can be defined as an in depth analysis of of existing and potential customers of a business and exploration of opportunities and ideas available. The scope of market research includes and is not at all limited to competitor analysis as well. Last week, a friend of mine from a different field of occupation asked me the question, “Why do companies need market research?”
By Maliha Anwer7 years ago in Journal
How Customer Service Changes Everything
In retail jobs, customer service is very important. There are so many steps and ways to provide good customer service. Customer service is where you show the customer you care about their needs and wants in a product. You have to listen to what they are saying and answer their questions. Customers have to be showed how much you care about helping them. When they see that then they will pay attention to everything you know about the products.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Journal
Learn How Drones Can Immensely Help Your Commercial Business
The fact remains that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are fast changing the way most businesses conduct themselves. The fact remains that drones are multifunctional, and can be utilized in various ways, and in the process, enable that company to perform better. Today, drones are being utilized for commercial purposes in retail, the construction industry, architecture, security, and the list goes on. Ever since the FAA came out with their rules on commercial drone usage, several companies have co-opted the same to the point that they have been able to cut back on manpower, and instead, utilize drones instead to carry out the same tasks.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Journal
7 Skills You Need to Succeed in Project Management Marketing
Project management in marketing is a growing field among digital marketers and agencies. Companies in nearly every sector are depending more and more on project management teams to implement and track client work, delivery, and communications.
By Kimberly Clark7 years ago in Journal
Why Is Bookkeeping Important for Your Small Business?
As small business owners, we might sometimes be so busy, we don’t really have the time to organize important business paperwork. However, there are tasks that should never be ignored. Bookkeeping is one of them, and it's not as hard as people think it is to manage. If you are serious about entrepreneurship, here are a couple of reasons why your business needs bookkeeping.
By Aubrey Holt7 years ago in Journal
Bricks Versus Clicks or Bricks and Clicks
Now two decades ago, in a Fortune article aptly titled" "E or Be Eaten," Stewart Alsop wrote: "The 'e' in e-business will soon be irrelevant... businesses will make 'e' such a core part of their business that the difference between 'e' and everything else will be nonexistent. Or they won't be businesses any more."
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
