If you own a small or medium sized business and you believe that by joining an industry association they will some how help you, then you might be rather upset in the future to learn that your association acts more like a bureaucracy than an actual business operation. Some say that organizations and associations act like bureaucracies in order to deal with the government bureaucracies better. This might be so but;

Fire fighting is for the professionals in most cases but a few tips can save both damage and lives whether at home or at work.

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As business owners we are often confronted with a number of problems with no apparent solutions. This fascinating story on problem solving during WWII has application to today's business environment.

There are still thousands of small businesses and individuals who are not using professional looking email addresses. Why do small businesses go to all the expense of getting business cards printed and vehicle decals added with company branding without a website and professional looking email?

Overwhelm, distractions and the inability to say NO keep many people from achieving their potential. Clarifying priorities and sticking to them are key to moving your business forward and achieving your financial goals!

Ah, the ebb and flow of work. Sometimes it seems like there is much more ebbing than flowing with all of the workflow, the deadlines, the projects and presentations, but overall the tide seems to constantly be flowing in and out, in and out, in and . . . sorry.

The tragic events resulting from the recent Tsunami on Boxing Day 2004 serve to again highlight the fragile nature of many of the world’s communities. As was seen in the early stages of the relief effort, the citizens of the world are incredibly generous and compassionate and recognise that we all can do something - the sum of all parts can make a difference. While there are different levels that each of can offer, there is also a commercial aspect - and there is nothing wrong with that.

This article looks at how status manifests within different cultures and how it impacts upon interpersonal communication within the business world.