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Businesses are suffering major losses everyday because of lapse security policies, yet surprisingly enough, many are clueless to just how big of a problem security is becoming. You may think that a security threat isn't high-priority, but the amount of data breaches and data loss has been on the rise for the past several years.Such threats do not only include hackers and scammers, but even one's own staff can put a business at risk. In fact, businesses are losing on average, $3.4 millions dollars per year, because of data breaches that involve internal sources. (1)Lack of security education and data risk policies can toss your company's reputation and business advantage the dumpster.To test yourself, answer these questions to find out just how much you know about business security and data vulnerability issues facing us today.Which of the following is the biggest threat to a company?a) Computer Viruses b) Hackers c) Your employees d) The paper shredderThe correct answer is (c). Many companies spend millions of dollars trying to secure their companies assets from external threats when a large portion of companies suffer losses because of their very own employees. McAfee’s senior director stated that “The harsh reality is that sensitive corporate data can easily end up in the wrong hands — deliberately or accidentally — because of employee behavior." (2)So, exactly how many employees put companies at risk for data loss?a) 10% of employees b) 20% of employees c) 30% of employees d) 40% of employeesThe correct answer is (b). That's 1 out of every 5 employees! These risks include small slip ups like printing sensitive information that never gets picked up from the printer tray, to obvious slip ups like taking work home on a laptop without encrypting files.What is the most common vehicle used for data transfer?a) USB flash drive b) CD/DVD c) Laptops d) EmailThe correct answer is (d). Email is used by 88% of employees to transfer data between employees and clients. This is bad news because there are many direct ways to secure information on flash drives, data discs and laptops. You could lock them up, closely monitor their use, you could even directly encrypt the information each medium contains; but what about email? It is intangible so it
Few are outgoing, most are normal every-day, shy people just like you who are interested in advancing their business by mixing with other business people. There are many ways that you can benefit from attending these functions, and most are inexpensive to join, and most will welcome visitor
SELECTING THE RIGHT PERSON: To whom should tasks be delegated? Selecting the right subordinate to do the work is an evaluative process, and managers must be able to identify individuals both capable and willing to handle responsibility.DETERMINING EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY: A careful review should be made of past assumptions about personnel. Some employees’ capabilities may be overestimated, others underestimated. A personnel survey or personal interview is an excellent tool managers can use to reassess their subordinates, determine what additional duties each believes he or she can now adequately handle, and recognize the goals and direction toward which the employee aspires to advance. This will provide managers with insight into employee interests and aspirations, while pinpointing those presently qualified for delegation.DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY: A manager should also consider which subordinates have made independent decisions within the parameters of their position and authority, and whether these decisions were “right,” even though they may not necessarily have agreed with past management decisions. Employees are certainly ready for more responsibility and authority when they have shown the ability to make decisions that are both innovative and correct.After the evaluation process is completed, managers should be able to separate those employees to whom delegation can be made with a good chance of success from those who are unsuited. Then managers should show patience. Employee’ ability to handle added responsibility and authority comes in stages.To recieve a free copy of this author's book on Delegating for Results email aes@aeschwartz.com with the subject: Delegating for Results Request Copy.
One of the main features of magazine advertising is that ads in this medium can often be read over and over, because magazines are often kept for long periods of time. Another benefit of magazine advertising is that it can be targeted to your specific client demographics because there is literally a magazine (or several) for almost every person's taste. Like the other forms of mass media, this is another occasion when talking to a salesperson may be of some advantage. The main thing you need for any magazine publishing is to know their reader demographics, and geographics are, and their volume of circulation. If these fit your client profile and is within your budget, they can be a powerful advertising medium for you.
Promotional giveaways
Have you ever received a coffee cup or a pen with a business's name printed on it? Of course you
have. Have you ever received a pen or a coffee cup with a website printed on it? Promotional
items – coffee cups, T-shirts, key rings, pens, fridge magnets and hundreds of other items that are available – can be great promotional ideas. When you select an item, think about what your
customer demographics are and what would be appealing or novel to them. One important thing
to keep in mind with these giveaway items – you need to have a way to give them away. This
will dictate a couple of things – the volume and value of what you produce. It may be that you
have few clients so something like golf shirts or tote bags may be what you want to give away,
but if you are in a high-traffic area, something like pens or pencils may be more appropriate.
Remember, giveaway items need to be given away so know in advance how you are going to
accomplish this.
Circulars, flyers and door-to-door
Don't we all hate junk mail? Of course we do so why do we keep seeing it? Because it works.
There are dozens of companies in most cities that can assist you in this. You need to know what
your market is and how you want to distribute to them. If you deal with businesses or with the
home market, you will need to know how to target these areas and there are companies that can
help you with both. In many cases you can even partner up with other companies or suppliers for
joint mail drops. The best thing here is to use your creativity to get the best bang for your buck.
Buses, taxis, airlines, public washrooms
I have never actually seen a commercial ad on the side of an airplane, but I have seen thousands
of ads in airports. The idea of using transportation venues and vehicles for advertising has been
around for a long time. Depending on what your ad looks like, you can attract attention. Think
about how you would do this, ask a question, and give the answer on a website, run a contest
where they need to enter online or give something away. To drive people to your website so think about all the novel ways you can. Join specialty, business "Sales Leads" clubs, business clubs and associations If you are a shy person, this is definitely where you want to spend some time. Why not grow your personality and business contacts while you grow your business? If you have never attended any of these kinds of functions, I think you will be amazed to see the type of people who attend these.
Few are outgoing, most are normal every-day, shy people just like you who are interested in advancing their business by mixing with other business people. There are many ways that you can benefit from attending these functions, and most are inexpensive to join, and most will welcome visitors
It used to be hard to buy books from Foyles, the world-famous bookshop in London's Charing Cross Road. The building was a warren; the layout was haphazard; staff were hard to find. To buy a book, you had to queue twice -- once to pay and get a receipt from some hapless cashier in a barred cage, and a second time to collect your books. No fun at all.Nowadays, it's a different store. There are friendly staff, clear signs, lifts, air conditioning, author events, a jazz caf?, a helpful website, the works. It's a pleasure to shop there.Somewhere along the line, Foyles realised it had to offer FRIES to its customers. French fries? No -- ketchup and grease on the books would be a bad idea. I'm talking about FRIES, the hugely popular business acronym that I've just invented.F is for Friendliness. The simple act of smiling and being friendly towards customers makes an incredible difference. The world's friendliest man works in MVC, a record shop near where I live. You can't walk out not smiling. (By contrast, I always used to walk out fuming from the local branch of Dixons electrical store. Before it was shut down.) And it's not just people - marketing materials, shop fronts and websites can be friendly or hostile too.R is for Reassurance. When you invest in a one-off product or service, it really helps to have some sort of reassurance about what you’re getting. For example, one of my favourite business gurus is Robert Middleton, who helps independent professionals to market their business. When you buy his services, you can read testimonials, take advantage of his money-back guarantee, and get access to ongoing support. These are all great forms of reassurance.I is for Information. OK, we're all drowning in too much data. (My digital camera came with 13 leaflets!) But helpful and relevant information is always welcome. Buy a book from Harper Collins' Perennial imprint and you may well find a 16-page P.S. section at the back. There might be an author interview, a book-club guide, suggestions for further reading, and so on. Like DVD extras, the quality is variable, but when it works it's great.E is for Extras. It's nice to get more than you expected. When you sign up for an online bank account with Egg, you get an online money manager, which can keep track of all your accounts - even those with other b
Promotional giveaways
Have you ever received a coffee cup or a pen with a business's name printed on it? Of course you
have. Have you ever received a pen or a coffee cup with a website printed on it? Promotional
items – coffee cups, T-shirts, key rings, pens, fridge magnets and hundreds of other items that are available – can be great promotional ideas. When you select an item, think about what your
customer demographics are and what would be appealing or novel to them. One important thing
to keep in mind with these giveaway items – you need to have a way to give them away. This
will dictate a couple of things – the volume and value of what you produce. It may be that you
have few clients so something like golf shirts or tote bags may be what you want to give away,
but if you are in a high-traffic area, something like pens or pencils may be more appropriate.
Remember, giveaway items need to be given away so know in advance how you are going to
accomplish this.
Circulars, flyers and door-to-door
Don't we all hate junk mail? Of course we do so why do we keep seeing it? Because it works.
There are dozens of companies in most cities that can assist you in this. You need to know what
your market is and how you want to distribute to them. If you deal with businesses or with the
home market, you will need to know how to target these areas and there are companies that can
help you with both. In many cases you can even partner up with other companies or suppliers for
joint mail drops. The best thing here is to use your creativity to get the best bang for your buck.
Buses, taxis, airlines, public washrooms
I have never actually seen a commercial ad on the side of an airplane, but I have seen thousands
of ads in airports. The idea of using transportation venues and vehicles for advertising has been
around for a long time. Depending on what your ad looks like, you can attract attention. Think
about how you would do this, ask a question, and give the answer on a website, run a contest
where they need to enter online or give something away. To drive people to your website so think about all the novel ways you can. Join specialty, business "Sales Leads" clubs, business clubs and associations If you are a shy person, this is definitely where you want to spend some time. Why not grow your personality and business contacts while you grow your business? If you have never attended any of these kinds of functions, I think you will be amazed to see the type of people who attend these.
Few are outgoing, most are normal every-day, shy people just like you who are interested in advancing their business by mixing with other business people. There are many ways that you can benefit from attending these functions, and most are inexpensive to join, and most will welcome visitor
"Warriors take chances. Like everyone else, they fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them." Ancient Samurai sayingThree really strong interest that I have are Business, Gambling, and Investing. Three unique playing fields but they all have the same goal, to increase income. Business, is the most controllable followed by Investing and then Gambling. I find it interesting how many people use these three words interchangeably. Most people will always tell you that starting a business is a gamble thus you are gambling. Investing is risky therefore you are gambling there too. What a joke! Sure there is a level of chance that occurs in investing and business however, both can be won or earn a positive income consistently over time therefore it is not a gamble. In the following paragraphs I set the record straight regarding risk when it comes to business, investing, and gambling.Business requires skill and building a business can be an art. As with walking across the street business can be associated with risk however, that risk is extremely controllable and can be minimized by knowledge and skill. Obviously, walking across an urban highway can be very risky and that risk can be minimal if walking across a highway in a rural town. Just like we can decide what risk we take on by deciding what type of road we want to cross on foot, we can also control risk in business by deciding what business we want to take on and in what industry. We can minimize risk and increase success by increasing our skill in building businesses. Some people with an employee mentality will feel that they have minimized their risk my not starting a business and instead they will get a job.In actuality all they have done is put the risk in someone else's hands. They leave the risk of the business they work for in the hands of the business owner they are working for. However, they also leave the risk of their primary earned income in someone else's hands also. In this situation the employee risks losing their job, due to downsizing, bankruptcy, or any other negative consequence that could occur in business. To the employee who has a family, average household debt, other financial obligations and dependents the consequences of losing a job can be catastrophic. I find it more risky to leave my financial future in the hands of someone else versus taking control of it by st
Circulars, flyers and door-to-door
Don't we all hate junk mail? Of course we do so why do we keep seeing it? Because it works.
There are dozens of companies in most cities that can assist you in this. You need to know what
your market is and how you want to distribute to them. If you deal with businesses or with the
home market, you will need to know how to target these areas and there are companies that can
help you with both. In many cases you can even partner up with other companies or suppliers for
joint mail drops. The best thing here is to use your creativity to get the best bang for your buck.
Buses, taxis, airlines, public washrooms
I have never actually seen a commercial ad on the side of an airplane, but I have seen thousands
of ads in airports. The idea of using transportation venues and vehicles for advertising has been
around for a long time. Depending on what your ad looks like, you can attract attention. Think
about how you would do this, ask a question, and give the answer on a website, run a contest
where they need to enter online or give something away. To drive people to your website so think about all the novel ways you can. Join specialty, business "Sales Leads" clubs, business clubs and associations If you are a shy person, this is definitely where you want to spend some time. Why not grow your personality and business contacts while you grow your business? If you have never attended any of these kinds of functions, I think you will be amazed to see the type of people who attend these.
Few are outgoing, most are normal every-day, shy people just like you who are interested in advancing their business by mixing with other business people. There are many ways that you can benefit from attending these functions, and most are inexpensive to join, and most will welcome visitor
If you are thinking of adding promotional items to the scope of your marketing techniques, congratulations. The statistics prove that promotional items increase the effectiveness of several aspects of any business. They can assist you in establishing your brand, enhancing brand identity, encouraging would-be clients to choose you over other competitors. They also have the power to generate fresh leads and raise the response rates for direct mail strategies. Furthermore, promotional products add to the success of trade shows and in the end facilitate customer loyalty.The next opportunity for you to invest in a promotional product campaign is just around the corner. Reflect on the following examples for inspiration on your next marketing strategy.• Build customer loyalty. Promotionals can help your clients establish positive associations about your company. Free products make an impression and increase the likelihood that people will return to your business. The studies show that most individuals will choose you over your competition after you have donated promotional products.• Reinforce your brand. Advertising frequently and demonstrating it equals visibility. The more exposure the public has to your brand, the more familiar people become with it. It takes multiple instances for a person to remember and respond to an ad.• Launch a new product or service. You can also use promotional products to help introduce new aspects of your business. Grab the public’s attention by giving them a useful item; then take the opportunity to make your sales presentation. Not only will the customer be pleased at receiving a free item, but he or she will be more open to listening to your new availability of products and services.• Create employee incentives. Promotional items work well in motivating staff for sales contests. Many businesses plan competitions with a theme in place and creatively spice such events with related promotional items.• Safety programs are more effective when used in conjunction with promotionals. Research has proven that accident rates can actually be decreased with the development of a consistent program that features products. Keeping your staff aware of and informed of potential hazards is key, and by incorporating thematic items into a safety campaign, the monotony of such regulations is eased.• Give awards
Buses, taxis, airlines, public washrooms
I have never actually seen a commercial ad on the side of an airplane, but I have seen thousands
of ads in airports. The idea of using transportation venues and vehicles for advertising has been
around for a long time. Depending on what your ad looks like, you can attract attention. Think
about how you would do this, ask a question, and give the answer on a website, run a contest
where they need to enter online or give something away. To drive people to your website so think about all the novel ways you can. Join specialty, business "Sales Leads" clubs, business clubs and associations If you are a shy person, this is definitely where you want to spend some time. Why not grow your personality and business contacts while you grow your business? If you have never attended any of these kinds of functions, I think you will be amazed to see the type of people who attend these.
Few are outgoing, most are normal every-day, shy people just like you who are interested in advancing their business by mixing with other business people. There are many ways that you can benefit from attending these functions, and most are inexpensive to join, and most will welcome visitor
Here is a light hearted history and trivia on the ball valve. Read it and you will never take your natural gas or electricity for granted again, ok so maybe you will…Ball Valve mystery? The humble ball valve has a checkered history and somewhat murky origins. It may not be cloak and dagger stuff, but it’s not without mystery… Take a look around to see where the ball valve is indispensable. For example, the ball valve is crucial to the petroleum industry, water, electric power, chemical, paper, pharmaceuticals, food, steel and other fields. If it seems we could not get a long without the ball valve, it's probably true! Given the importance of the ball valve today, it's a mystery why it took so long to invent.Ball Valve history does not go back to ancient Greece or the American revolution or does it? The modern ball vale was invented in 1967 or about 1957 according to different sources. Who cares when the ball valve was invented? Besides the patented owner, probably not many people. Still the ball valve was major advancement over plug valves used in the 20th century. The earliest ball valves were commercially available around 1967. For ancient parallels, the ruins of Pompeii turned up a bronze tapered plug quarter turn valve that resembles to the ball valve today. How’s that for a ball valve mystery?Ball Valve Birth PainsBall Valve researchers point to a spherical ball-type valve patented in 1871 led to the invention of today's ball valve. This ball valve was an all brass valve- brass ball and brass seats. Apparently this ball valve didn't storm the market and was not mentioned in valve catalogs of the late 1800's While today's ball valve is quite a recent invention, the idea for this ball valve has been around about 125 years. The first resilient seated ball valve patent was issued in April,1945. Legend has it the company’s marketing department could not envision a use for the valve and it was not manufactured. Oh well, that’s the way the ball valve bounces...Given the huge reliance on the ball valve today, it's a mystery why it took so long for people to invent and use the ball valve.
Few are outgoing, most are normal every-day, shy people just like you who are interested in advancing their business by mixing with other business people. There are many ways that you can benefit from attending these functions, and most are inexpensive to join, and most will welcome visitors. Check out a few to see which one you like best. If one doesn't suit you after a time, don't be afraid to move on to another.
Sell stuff on eBay and other auction houses
I love this idea. eBay is an auction website where people buy and sell items online. In recent
years it has become increasingly popular with many businesses (even large organizations) who
use eBay as a facility to sell clear-out product they no longer want or need. If you decide to to use eBay as a place to sell your products and get a greater exposure for your website, be prepared to accept a lower selling price for your products. This does not mean you will receive a lower price than a retail price, but it can happen. If you currently do not buy or sell anything on eBay, it will take some time for you to set up and understand the buying and selling process and their rules.
Depending on what you sell or provide, this can be a great way to promote your website. A slightly lower price for products sold on eBay can more than make up for the exposure it can provide.
Company vehicles
Every day company vehicles are seen that are owned by companies who have websites, but they
have neglected to advertise their website on their vehicles. When such an easy form of displaying
a web address to hundreds or even thousands of potential customers is not utilized, it is difficult
to understand. The cost of having a sign painter add your web address to a company vehicle is
minimal when you consider the number of people who will see this day after day and week after
week.
Include your Web Address on EVERYTHING you send out
Every piece of paper that leaves your business should have your web address printed on it
somewhere. This includes business cards, invoices, brochures, envelopes, letterheads, quotation sheets and even notepads. From time to time I receive business cards where a web address has
not been printed on them. When asked why they don't have their web address on them, invariably the response is, "Oh, we simply forgot." The answer to this is THROW THEM OUT – for the small cost of getting them printed properly, this is a good investment. Would you ever consider handing out a business card where you "forgot to add your phone number"? Of course not. Your web address is JUST as important. There is one further comment on business cards. There are some decent quality business card forms that can be purchased that allow anyone to print off their own business cards. All that is necessary to remark on this matter is that no matter how good these cards appear, they are always recognizable as "self printed business cards." Is this the image you want to portray? For the minimal cost of printing business cards, you may want to consider a professional job. Business cards say a lot about a person and a business, and are especially impor
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