Great Idea For a Product Launch!If you are involved in product creation you could take a lesson from rabbits and rats.
The Compliance Officer's Killer ApplicationHow by using online surveys the Compliance Officer can win the internal Compliance Awareness battle to disseminate information throughout the organisation and at the same time record that the directives have been received and fully understood.
Starting a Business – What is a Business Plan?This article deals with key decisions involved with starting a business and the advantages of having you own business. Furthermore it throws light on the various kinds of business structures and how a successful business plan should be laid out.
Construction Accident InjuriesAlthough many construction injuries are minor, serious consequences must not be overlooked.
Precautions for protecting local industry from the international industryThis article speaks to the issues surrounding international business coming into direct competition with local industry. It offers ways to protect the interests of the local industry.
Drop shipping scams and how to avoid themThis article explains the different type of dropshipping scams one might encounter and what possible precautions can be taken to avoid these scams.
What are business ethics and what is their importance?This article describes the importance of business ethics and how negligence towards them can have a negative impact on the business.
Will Your Children Own Their Genes?The article attempts to highlight some of the critical issues humanity will soon be facing as a resul of the recent developments in genetics and science in general.
Franchisor Royalty Collection, Late Pays and Interest ChargesIf you are a franchisor you will soon find how incredibly dishonest some humans are, as they attempt to hide, conceal or not pay their royalties as agreed. Honest men with integrity are so hard to find in this; gimme world.
Franchisor Rights in International Franchising and Injunctive ReliefInternational Franchising is a tricky business and different cultures varying in their levels of integrity, yet as a franchisor it is important to extent brand name, collect royalties and to do so in as many parts of the world as possible.
Stealing Proprietary Information from Franchising CompaniesCorporate Espionage is so great in America that competitors will go to lengths to find out what your company has that makes it so much better than everyone else’s. Often they will even go so far as to set up a dummy corporation or LLC and actually go thru the sales process to buy a franchise
Affirmative Action Versus Diversity - What's The Real Difference?To distinguish between affirmative action and diversity, it is essential to know what each is about. In her article, HR Analyst Kathi Traylor defines the two ideologies and outlines how companies can use them to build a productive workforce.
A Career Built on Character - Part 1An often overlooked part of getting ahead in a company is character. A person of character will sail ahead of the competition. This article tells you how to maintain your morals in today's business world.
Slaughterhouse EthicsA scenario faced by all decision makers. This fable narrates dilemma where responsiblity of role clashes with ethics and emotions in an unique way.
Passing the Smell Test: Corporate Social Responsibility and Integrity Must go Hand-In-HandDo you claim to be a "socially responsible business"? Do you aspire to become one? If you do, you would be well advised to be sure your actions reflect your marketing literature. In the short run, you may reap the rewards that come to businesses that take the social responsibility leap. However, you hold yourself up to close scrutiny that will quickly turn those gains into losses - for you and your customers - unless you lead with authentic values and ethical practices.
Corporate Gift GivingIn business the need for exceptional and affordable gifts is a must. Corporate gift baskets are a great way to maintain existing relationships and welcome new business clients. Corporate gifts also make a great motivator for increasing sales and motivating employees to exceed the standard.
Integrity and the Company PromiseIf what we want is a long-term relationship with our customers -- and no sane business person wants anything else -- then we must be worthy of the customer's choice to spend his or her money on our products and services. We must offer them something they perceive to be of unique value, and we must deliver on the promise implicit in that value.
A Career Built on Character - Part 2 of 2This is the second part of a two-part series on how to get ahead in business through character. An often overlooked part of getting ahead in a company is character. A person of character will sail ahead of the competition. This article tells you how to maintain your morals in today's business world.
Protecting Yourself From Fraudulent E-MailsThis issue of the I-Scam Report discusses a highly popular, well known E-Mail scam called "Phishing". There is no doubt that E-Mail use has for the most part, replaced the telephone as the predominant business tool for any Internet business to communicate with employees, customers, and providers.
Unfair TransactionThe fable narrates narrates how the transaction between employee and employer is unfair.
Manifestation of CorruptionCorruption may as well be considered the plague of society. This article reveals the definition of the word and some information about existence of the last in the societal circles.
Rewarding FailureArticle deals with issue of why executives who fail seem to get excessive severance packages. Why this is oxeymoronic behavior insofar as it relates to pay for performance. Where are the Boards of Directors who are supposed to be watching the corporate cash register? Corporate scoundrels slurping at the trough.
Pre-Employment Screening: The Watchful Eye That Mitigates HR RiskPre-employment screening is a robust tool to authenticate education documents submitted by applicants.
Business Men, Lawmakers or Prosecutors; Who is the Most Honest?Having been involved in business and politics and watched government attack us business folk and thus having been on all sides of this equation, it is readily apparent to me that the humans are just doing what humans do anyway.
Are all CEOs and Politicians Borderline Criminals?Many psychologists and many underachievers have often hypothesized that CEOs, Sports Stars, Famous Generals and CEOs are all very similar to criminals. In fact they all often display very psychopathic tendencies that actual criminals do. Of course much of these traits are shared by all humans but a higher percentage and more often by this group above
Wholesale FraudIf you're thinking of buying something wholesale and aren't sure if you're paying what you should be paying for it, this article will give you some things to look out for.
Shortening Product Life Cycle!What does shortening product life cycles imply for the work of the designer and indicateings for a need to tie in marketing with research?
Values Matter - Even for Super Bowl ChampionsBusiness values can't be taught. They must be caught. Values do matter because values drive decision making. Values drive behavior. Living out my values makes them meaningful both on a personal and business level.
Freelance Design Tricks - How To Get Away With Murder In The WorkplaceEvery large design company whether it's a multi-national branding corporation or a regular down at heel tatty magazine publisher needs to fill holes in the workforce. If the canny freelance designer plays his or her cards right, he can earn a tidy sum while essentially loafing at home. Here's how...
Always Do the Right ThingHow many times have you had to pick up the slack for someone else who has apparently made the decision NOT to do something they promised to do, but hasn't informed others of that decision? Whether we're sitting on a Board, serving on a committee, or simply doing a favor, someone is counting on us to do what we promise. If we don't, we cause added stress for everyone else involved.
