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Akhil Shahani
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19th May 2008
Most of us will probably freeze at the mere thought of making a speech. Yet, public speaking is one of the key skills that a successful leader needs to have. Experts will tell you that most people are not born with the gift of the gab; impressive speakers...
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19th May 2008
Great! You’ve decided to go in for a franchise. But before you make that big leap, take a few minutes to consider the whole thing through and through. As with any enterprise, there are pros and cons of starting a franchise business. At the end of it, yo...
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19th May 2008
As an entrepreneur, you will have budget constraints and deadlines which might compel you to execute projects on quick turnaround times. Optimizing resources such as time and cost are crucial to any business, and doing the balancing act is no mean task. H...
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19th May 2008
If you know how to organize your work well and have the capability and talent to assist others, then you can become a Professional Organizer (PO). A PO is one who takes on the responsibility of organizing events for clients, or acts as a consultant helpin...
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19th May 2008
By doing and changing a few simple aspects of how you accomplish your tasks, you can improve your productivity by leaps and bounds.
• Communicate effectively: One of the most important skills for any business person is effective communication. When y...
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15th May 2008
Say the word “productivity” loudly in a group, and watch the reaction. We’re betting that you’ll see more frowns, raised eyebrows and grimaces than enthusiastic responses. And why not? Improved productivity is perceived as something that benefits ...
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15th May 2008
Private equity investing means making an investment in securities through a negotiated process. Majority of these investments are in companies that are not listed on the stock exchange. While private equity investing can deliver impressive returns, it is ...
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15th May 2008
How much should I charge my customers for the products and services I offer? On what basis do I have to draw up my pricing strategy? Are such questions troubling your mind? This piece should answer most of these worrying questions.
Pricing your product...
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15th May 2008
Before you set pricing objectives for your company, ask yourself the following questions.
• Who are my customers?
• Will they bargain?
• Are they keen on customer service?
• Do they buy products based on the underlying prestige value?
• W...
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15th May 2008
In a large number of organizations, employees (and even then not all of them) get to see their company financials once at year, typically at an annual review meeting. It’s usually a “heavy” setting, with all of the senior management present, and the...
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15th May 2008
We spend a large part of our work life interacting with others. It takes no effort to pick up a phone, but a face to face meeting with clients needs at least some preparation. Cut to a larger scenario – a high powered, company wide, annual meeting, and ...
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15th May 2008
During those moments of introspection have you wondered how to make that journey from where you are to where you want to be? Do you often wish for that second chance? Take heart from the fact that you’re not the only one who feels this way. You can ope...
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15th May 2008
If you have burnt your fingers with Pay Per Click advertising and have sworn off it forever, this article may have some insights for you. Perhaps you feel that the medium simply doesn’t work. While that is certainly a possibility, have you considered ...
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15th May 2008
While getting into business by oneself might seem a good idea at first, roping in a partner becomes almost a necessity as the company expands. Unfortunately, a very large number of partnerships fall by the wayside, despite the best intentions of the peop...
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15th May 2008
As a business owner, one of your biggest challenges is to lead your team well. Should you focus on employee participation at the cost of business goals? Or do you “show them how it’s done” and expect the team to follow your lead? Is there a differe...
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