Month: June 2023
Why Are New Entrepreneurs Only Able to Copy Other Businesses – Little or No Original Thinking?
As a former franchisor of an original concept, I always assumed that all entrepreneurs were like me, deep thinkers finding new niches in the market place to exploit with their original solutions. Today, what seems to pass for “entrepreneurship” is much different. It’s like everyone who starts a business is considered an entrepreneur? Mostly, what
Designing Video Games – Hot Career Or Just a Fad?
Young technology enthusiasts often see a career as a video game designer their dream job, and it certainly can be! But is it right for you? Despite what many people think, designing video and computer games is not all fun and games. Most of it is very hard work with the three main parts of
Platonic-Fullerene Chemistry and the Ethics of Admiral Robert Fitzroy’s Storm Glass
Last century, before sealed roads linked North West Australia to areas of population, dusty dirt roads were used by mining exploration companies, which passed through huge station properties where underground water sustained a thriving cattle industry. One of the popular tales told in those days was about how flocks of white cockatoos, sensing that rain
Oil Rig Jobs – Working Aboard the Petronius Oil Platform
For a a few hardy, industrious men a 2,000 foot high metal behemoth of a rig in the Gulf of Mexico is home; well two weeks out of every four, that is. They work, sleep and relax aboard the Petronius oil platform, operated by Marathon Oil and the Chevron corporation. The Petronius is one of
Fatal Flaws in Your Business Plan
A business plan is the blueprint that guides aspiring entrepreneurs as they build their new business ventures. From 2008 – 2010, I taught a 20-week business plan writing course at an SBA-affiliated women’s business development organization. We met for three hours each week and students wrote their plans week by week, guided by the lessons.
Thought Leadership Branding
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, there are over 385,000 insurance sales agents in the US, with a mean average income of just over $67K. Of course it’s not perfectly linear but if we simply divided the 385,000 by 50 we would have a mean average of 7700 agents per state, but that isn’t
Business Ethics In America
In order to fully understand ethics and how they relate to business, one must first define its key components. Ethics can be broken down into three categories: social, organizational, and individual. Corporations are bound by social ethics which challenge them to hold accountable for their own actions its company officers, management, and stakeholders, who aspire
The Top 10 Reasons Businesses Succeed
Only one of every 5 businesses makes it to its 5th year, and fewer still make it to 10 years. What do the successful businesses have in common? 1. The experience and skills of the top managers. Over half of business failures are directly related to managerial incompetence. 2. The energy, persistence and resourcefulness (the
Job Performance and Satisfaction
Attempting to understand the nature of job satisfaction and its effects on work performance is not easy. For at least 50 years industrial/organizational psychologists have been wrestling with the question of the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance. Researchers have put a considerable amount of effort into attempts to demonstrate that the two are
How Do You Define a Good Logo Design?
Everyone wants his company logo to be the best but how good is good? How do we define a good logo? Is it necessary to be colorful or an exquisite piece of art? Can a simple design work as a good logo? We are often in a dilemma. Now to define a good logo design
Online Employment Guide – For Getting The Perfect Job
Employment gives a sense of economic freedom and a sense of achievement in life. However, not all job seekers are fortunate enough to get a job of their choice or one that pays well. Therefore, an employment guide is a helpful tool for those hunting for a job. There are online employment guides providing information
Authorized Immigration Consultant or My Own Expertise?
Many wonder why people pay a lot of money to registered Immigration consultants/lawyers/representatives/advisers to apply for PR, especially in case of Canada and Australia where the process is clearly mentioned on the internet and various informative portals are available providing user-friendly guidance. Some feel that they may need consultants and advisors to understand their eligibility,
How to improve your sales with photos
As a business owner, you always look for ways to increase your sales and improve your bottom line. One effective way to do this is by using tools that can help you streamline your sales process and attract more customers. For example, a custom instax film is a great tool to use if you want
Overview of Korea Economy and Franchise Business
Franchise Glance “We consider South Korea as a developed market, meaning it is no different to the UK or the US… Korean consumers are demanding and expect high-performing products.” Hari Nair: Managing Director, Kimberly-Clark’s. Recently everything seems prefixed with a K: K-Pop, K-food, K-beauty, K-movies; why not go to your local K-culture festival, sure there