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Increasing Profits: How to Keep Your Employees Happy and Make More Money
"Completely agree. Happy employees lead to satisfied customers, which in turn leads to higher sales and profit. Just look at the difference in customer experience at Costco and Sam's Club and you will know what this is about. The financial performance of two companies reflect this principle."Employee Incentive Programs to Boost Morale on a Budget
"When it comes to motivating employees money isn't the only thing. Small gestures of appreciation, if they are genuine, can work equally well. The key is to offer them more frequently in small amount rather than waiting till end of the year for one big bonus."Pleasant Surprises: The Catalyst Of Business Success
"It's those small things that make a world of difference. Many business owners don't get this and end up losing customers like you. On the other hand those who do think about them and act accordingly can succeed in getting customers for life. The best way to get and keep customers is by positively surprising them with these small gestures."Give a Little, Get a Lot: The 20/80 Rule in Business
"April - Excellent point. Most small businesses get majority of the business from small clientele, yet they continue to chase new clients at the expense of existing ones. While there is nothing wrong with trying to get new clients you do not want to ignore the existing ones. After all, it is much more expensive to get new clients than to keep the existing ones happy. "Run your business or be ran over by it
"Many business owners fall into what I call "Busy Trap". They are constantly busy fighting fires or taking care of frivolous tasks. While you do need to take care of this occasionally you cannot let it drive you or your business all the time. You need to take a step back and proactive plan for the long-term success. Excellent article!!"Business Funding Options For Small Scale Start Up Business
"Very impressive and comprehensive list of resources. Of course, the best option to fund your business is from the existing cash flow, but that may not be possible in all situations especially when the business is just starting or growing rapidly. I would also add friends and family as another resource for funding. In many situations that may be your only option. Other option is to look at crowd funding sites such as Prosper."Subscribe
5 Elements of an Engaged Culture & Integrated Human Resource Strategy
"Company culture and employee engagement are tightly coupled and the link joining them is the leadership and management. If the leaders are not living and breathing the culture they are trying to create none of their speeches will do the trick. After all, "monkeys do what monkeys see.""