http://www.upublish.info/Category/Business/50 Business articles from U Publish Articles Rss Follow Up Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:49:51 -0400 It's not your building, or your operatory equipment, or even your staff. Your practice's greatest asset is its patient base. What are you doing to protect it? http://www.upublish.info/Article/Dental-Practice-Consultant---3-Steps-You-Must-Take-to-Protect-Your-Practice-s-No1-Asset/149751 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Dental-Practice-Consultant---3-Steps-You-Must-Take-to-Protect-Your-Practice-s-No1-Asset/149751 As a person, your success, or failure, depends in part on how well you adapt to change. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Are-you-a--Dynamic-Dan----Opportunistic-Oliver--or--Scared-Susie--/149640 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Are-you-a--Dynamic-Dan----Opportunistic-Oliver--or--Scared-Susie--/149640 Cost reductions often don't work. Why? Conflicts of interest get in the way, as do incorrect ideas about how to reduce costs. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Develop-Better-Cost-Reductions-by-Avoiding-Conflicts-of-Interest-and-Bad-Ideas/149545 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Develop-Better-Cost-Reductions-by-Avoiding-Conflicts-of-Interest-and-Bad-Ideas/149545 If you currently have a business plan, how much of it taps your most creative strategic thinking processes? Many plans are static, formal documents designed to impress potential backers, but do not necessarily serve as dynamic, living visions. This article describes seven essential exercises to incorporate into a traditional business plan, or into a flexible slide presentation that powerfully communicates your vision to others. http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-Strategic-Is-Your-Business-Plan-/149520 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-Strategic-Is-Your-Business-Plan-/149520 Describes why it is absolutely critical that business owners maintain Employment Practices Liability Insurance on their organization. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Bad-Economy-Makes-Business-Owners-Targets-of-Employee-Lawsuits/149472 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Bad-Economy-Makes-Business-Owners-Targets-of-Employee-Lawsuits/149472 Business team building is a worthwhile and effective exercise for improving productivity and efficiency. That said, most business owners treat the concept of team building with some skepticism and disdain, despite the tangible benefits it can bring to a team of employees. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Is-Business-Team-Building-Worthwhile-/149343 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Is-Business-Team-Building-Worthwhile-/149343 While most people know the mega cities of China such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, a few know of the second tier cities that are just as important to China as these metropolis's are. Hangzhou, Tsingtao, Tianjing and Suzhou are well known within the country but not so well known outside the country. One of the keys to China's future is the infrastructure created by the Chinese government between first and second tier cities... http://www.upublish.info/Article/It-s-a-question-of-Infrastructure---/149333 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/It-s-a-question-of-Infrastructure---/149333 In a great economy, being undistinguished is a kiss of average. when the economy is southbound, however, it is the kiss of death! Retail survival must be an act of sheer intentionality. This article makes a case for building a prosperous business on the back of a powerful value proposition. Then it shows you how to do so. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Build-Your-Business-Through-a-Powerful-Value-Proposition/149306 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Build-Your-Business-Through-a-Powerful-Value-Proposition/149306 Your company story tells about your company, what you do for whom and why, with something about your people thrown in. It's more than just your vision and mission. It conveys your essence for being. It connects with people on an emotional level. http://www.upublish.info/Article/What-s-Your-Company-Story-/149190 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/What-s-Your-Company-Story-/149190 Among the companies I've worked with one of the biggest money holes is poor software training. So many companies, from Fortune 100 down to 10-20 employee businesses believe that the training provided by the software manufacturer is sufficient. It isn't. http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-Not-to-Screw-Up-Your-Software-Investment/148976 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-Not-to-Screw-Up-Your-Software-Investment/148976 When things are going tough, leaders need to step up and deliver more than every. LEading fomr the core is what we need to succeed http://www.upublish.info/Article/Recessions-Require-Leadership-from-the-Core-/148904 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Recessions-Require-Leadership-from-the-Core-/148904 Author Wendy Maynard shares her advice on how to truly get to know your target audience and offer solutions to their problems, thereby increasing your sales. http://www.upublish.info/Article/To-Get-More-Customers--Market-Your-Company-by-Solving-Problems/148600 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/To-Get-More-Customers--Market-Your-Company-by-Solving-Problems/148600 In the well-meaning arena of social service operated businesses,the idea that profitability may need to preceed social good is generally not widely-received, or welcomed. This article argues that perhaps a single bottom-line (economic) may perhaps be the only way to truly impact--or achieve--a social end. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Mission-Requires-Margin/148578 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Mission-Requires-Margin/148578 In recent years, Identity Theft is rampant all over the world. Crooks have formed themselves to penetrate personal information of people without the concerned knowing it. To prevent yourself from being in such situation, secure yourself some Identity Protection Plan. This has been studied and reviewed by the so-called IdentityTheftLabs.com. They point out what company offers the best plan, hence, the purpose of this article suffices. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Identity-Protection-Plan--Break-Away/148493 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Identity-Protection-Plan--Break-Away/148493 This is the third and last part of this valuable home business tip...Visit our online archive of past issues to read the first 2 parts to find out if you are in the right business or not... http://www.upublish.info/Article/Are-you-in-the-right-business----Part-3/148479 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Are-you-in-the-right-business----Part-3/148479 The P46 is more than just a document required by HMRC. It also serves as a record of entitlement for Home Office requirements that employers ensure that their employees are entitled to work in the UK. Ceridians Simon Parsons explains. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-P46---same-game--new-rules/148458 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-P46---same-game--new-rules/148458 As businesses are getting more environmentally conscious, this phenomenon has fuelled businesses across the world to use Business to Business (B2B) portals as their international business tool for all their trading needs. http://www.upublish.info/Article/International-Trade-Gets-Eco-Friendly-through-B2B/148440 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/International-Trade-Gets-Eco-Friendly-through-B2B/148440 The United Kingdom's Royal Mail Postal Strike disruption in Autumn 2007 couldn't have come at a worst time for small businesses; during the lead up to Christmas. Datalite UK Ltd passes on its coping strategies for dealing with a major disruption to a key service to business. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Mail-Order-Business---How-To-Cope-With-A-Postal-Strike/148263 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Mail-Order-Business---How-To-Cope-With-A-Postal-Strike/148263 Badge reels have made quite an impression when it comes to having a convenient and interesting way to display ID cards. They are designed with a case, spring and a retractable cord along with two attachments. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Badge-Reels--A-Nifty-Invention/148224 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Badge-Reels--A-Nifty-Invention/148224 The economy is souring. For executives whose agencies run one or more retail thrift stores, early, purposeful action can actually expand business. It's all about the discretionary income principal. http://www.upublish.info/Article/If-You-Teach-a-Cannibal-to-Eat-with-a-Fork--Have-You-Made-Any-Progress-/148219 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/If-You-Teach-a-Cannibal-to-Eat-with-a-Fork--Have-You-Made-Any-Progress-/148219 This is the second part of the home business tip about the most important things you must know to be sure if you are in the right business or not, which will of course, determine your failure or success...Visit our online archive for the first and the thrid part of this article. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Are-you-in-the-right-business----Part-2/148087 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Are-you-in-the-right-business----Part-2/148087 How to ensure your critical people development investments are effective and carry a high ROI? Read on and ask yourself seven questions. The answers will help define the best way to go about developing the skills, expertise and abilities of your people while increasing your ROI on development investments. http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-To-Increase-ROI-On-People-Development-Investments/148064 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-To-Increase-ROI-On-People-Development-Investments/148064 Starting a retail business is one of the first steps many take into the world of business, particularly for those first leaving full time employment. The retail sector is booming at present, with a new retail chain business springing up every single day. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Starting-A-Retail-Business/148058 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Starting-A-Retail-Business/148058 We are bombarded by numbers every day and most of them are frustrating. No wonder we are unhappy. SO what can we do about it and still succeed? http://www.upublish.info/Article/Succeed-despite-the-horrifying-statistics/148034 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Succeed-despite-the-horrifying-statistics/148034 When connecting with a potential client it's so powerful to be able to share stories from other folks who have used your services. The stories of others will do tons more than explanations from you. Having potential clients connect with the experience of others is a highly effective way to share what it's like to work with you and your business. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Create-Client-Connections-By-Tapping-Into-Testimonials/147939 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Create-Client-Connections-By-Tapping-Into-Testimonials/147939