You Can't Overcommunicate - Getting Your Message Out

Make your strategy 'come to life' by communicating the right message, in the right way, to the right audience.

Resolve Conflicts - Keep Them Engaged and Sustained Productivity

Conflict is not always easy to identify and must be distinguished from disagreements which can be a part of enthusiastic discussion or caring for the situation at hand. Conflict is associated with anger and frustration.

Get Compliant by Having Your IIPP Ready

All business, companies, and employers in the United States must become compliant with all safety and health regulations and standards established by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as well as their particular state in the U.S.

Managing Intercultural Communication in the Virtual Team

Working remotely across time-zones is becoming increasingly common. However the mixing of cultures can and does lead to problems. These ten tips provide a good framework for managing communication.

Do You Like Your Job?

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

Slow Down

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

Opening a Dollar Store - Professional Communications for Business Success

One of the things that small business owners often forget when opening a dollar store is just how competitive the business can be. Those entrepreneurs forget that they are competing with businesses of all sizes. To really succeed it is important that your business stand above all of the others. One place that this can be easily accomplished is in communications.

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.

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?

My Manager Doesn't Like Me

Do you and your manager find yourself at odds with one another on a regular basis?

Are You Asking the Wrong Question?

You're careful about asking open-ended questions to get the best possible answers - but somehow the results you want, the changes you'd like to see happening, just aren't there. You're probably asking the wrong question!

How To Communicate in a Global World

Canadians are increasingly part of a global world. Canada itself is a fascinating mix of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. This diversity brings a richness that offers opportunities for both occupational and personal growth.

Should You Attempt Venture Capital?

Raising money takes time and in a super competitive and fast growing industry the kind the Venture Capitalists like, time is what you do not have. There is little time in an industry that grows at the speed of thought. Likewise if you spent time finding customers, corporate partners and taking orders or raising money from your vendors you may not need the money anyway.

Angel Investor Advice

For entrepreneurs who are looking for an angel investor to help them with their capitalization needs, one of the most difficult things to do is to actually meet with an angel investor and present his or her business plan. However, there are a number of things that an entrepreneur should bear in mind with regard to angel investors so that he will not have to worry too much about what will happen during the meeting.

Angel Investors 101

For fresh graduates or for employees who want to start their own businesses, one of the hardest things to do is to get the capital that they need to do so. This is because most of the traditional sources of loans or funding are apprehensive in providing funds for start-up businesses. Given this, most of them opt to shelve their business idea until they get the money they need. Some opt to sell equity, and some of them borrow the money from relatives and friends. However, people who want to go into business for themselves need not wait until they get the money from these sources because there is a good source of capital that they can tap into. All they need is a good idea and a strong business plan. This source is an angel investor.