Reducing Employee Turnover

In today’s topsy-turvy economy you may think employee turnover is not an issue. You couldn’t be more wrong. The expense of replacing a lost employee goes far beyond the simple loss of productivity created by their absence. Advertising, interview time and training all combine to make a serious dent in any company’s personnel budget. Raises, health insurance and paid vacations are all... [Read more]

Doing Business Research

One of the most critical components of the successful operation of any company is adequate business research. Too many entrepreneurs fail to do their homework, and make tragic mistakes as a result. Business research is necessary when contemplating new products, new services, new advertising techniques, or any other significant changes. Although it doesn’t have to be a complex process, it is an absolutely... [Read more]

3 Reasons To Start A Family Business

With the economy the way it is today, many people may be reluctant to start their own family business. The truth is, this is a great opportunity for those who wish to break free from office life and start a family business. Here are just 3 of the many reasons starting a business is so beneficial. 1. Low Start Up Costs Labor and supplies are cheaper than ever right now, so the cost of starting your... [Read more]

Do I need shipping insurance?

In the shipping industry as in many other industries there are many different situations that could arise that may adversely affect your business when you are shipping cargo containers. Reasons that may be out of our control such as weather issues, fires, etc that may result in loss or damage of your container or shipment. Many people spend so much time trying to find international shipping cheap... [Read more]

Does Office Space Irvine Interest You?

If you are someone who is interested in purchasing their own office space – let’s say you finally started your own company or practice, after years of working for other people, and you are now considering purchasing or renting office space, and you want to know more about what is out there.  Real estate agents can come in handy here because they know all about the executive suites that you dream... [Read more]

Tips on Getting the Best Business Auto Insurance

Getting insurance should be a concern whether it is for your business, personal, auto or just general liability cover. Having insurance lets you continue with your affairs with peace of mind. Having insurance cover becomes beneficial when accidents happen. Many people will have health insurance and business auto insurance cover but fail to cover their homes and other property. With insurance, any cover... [Read more]

What is a Dental Health Plan?

A dental health plan is the way that you will pay for your dentist’s visits. Many people find that there are so many to choose from. But, usually it is not hard to find one that is affordable and includes all of the features that you need. If you are one who looks for your plan online you will find that it is going to be very easy to compare the different options all in one place based on the area... [Read more]

Buying Ice Cream Shop Supplies

If you are an ice cream parlor owner, gelateria, frozen yogurt store or retailer, then you will always need to buy and restock your ice cream spoons. Disposable gelato spoons can be purchased for very competitive prices. Gelato spoons are not the only option available for your business; there are also wooden spoons, plastic spoons, heavy duty spoons, tasting spoons and many more. All of these spoons... [Read more]

Q&A: Neal Manowitz, Sony, Director of Audio/Video

Sony’s director of audio and video, Neal Manowitz, discusses its 4K home video initiative and the VPLVW1000ES 4K Projector. Here is the original: Q&A: Neal Manowitz, Sony, Director of Audio/Video  Read More →

5 Basic Numbers for Proper Job Costing

To accurately bid a project, you must know these 5 basic data points: equipment revenue, infrastructure parts revenue, labor revenue, equipment cost and hours on the job. Go here to read the rest: 5 Basic Numbers for Proper Job Costing  Read More →

Distributor Stampede Adds Online Courses to ‘University’

New York-based distributor Stampede is assisting integrators with 24/7/365 online access to product- and business-related education and trainings from its Stampede University. Read more: Distributor Stampede Adds Online Courses to ‘University’  Read More →

Top 2012 Trend: LED Lighting

The ROI on LED lighting is becoming increasingly attractive, and energy efficiency and ambiance will drive the LED business in 2012. See the original post here:  Top 2012 Trend: LED Lighting  Read More →