Visiting a place requires planning about travel, food, sightseeing and most importantly stay. You may be a visitor travelling with your family or friends, or on a business trip. If you are visiting Russia for a short trip, there are a variety of local Moscow style hotels or international star hotels, which provide accommodation .But if you are looking for something that is pocket friendly yet provides the comfort of your home, your best bet would...more
Business organizations across the world need to follow an effective approach in order to run an environmentally sustainable business. They need to reduce their carbon footprint and also come up with products that will help the consumers in minimizing the same. This will be possible only when they include the environmental aspect in the entire product lifecycle. A sustainable business is one that makes profit without causing any damage to the...more
Automation of trade marketing and distributionThe Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry today has seen a historically unprecedented amount of pressure being placed on manufacturers. With increasing consolidation across distribution and retail channels, manufacturers are struggling for visibility, as well as struggling to meet customer demand profitably.Significant SpendingIn this scenario, one of the most difficult and costly challenges facing manufacturers is how to maximize returns from trade spending, or spending aimed at marketing to distributors, wholesalers and retailers. According to one survey by AC Nielsen, trade marketing spend consumes 11 per cent of sales, making it the second largest cost; next only to the cost of goods sold. Additionally, trade marketing also places a significant burden on administrative resources. Despite this, studies show that most trade marketing and promotion programs are neither cost-effective nor efficient as sales and marketing tools. Research suggests that nearly 90 per cent of trade marketing initiatives do not produce a positive return on investment. The problem exists partly because of ineffective business processes that characterize most...more
Team building is an essential activity in any domain. It can be incorporated in the corporate world, schools and colleges, clubs, social groups, or even voluntary organizations. Wherever people work or do something together as a team, team building is very important for the better results.There are many activities for effective team building. These...more
Nothing is impossible for those who are resourceful and persistent. This statement also applies to making money in a bad economy. As long as you keep your wits about you, earning cash is going to be pretty easy. You may have a hard time believing me, but times have changed. Dont go around with your grandparents sensibilities. Today, you can...more
As hard as it is to believe, some businesses do well during the recession. These recession proof business ideas are not bogus. In fact, a lot of people are already making big money out of them because they know how to sell the right products or services at the right time.Theyre proof that despite the ongoing recession, you can still make a lot of money as an entrepreneur. All you need are some recession proof business ideas to help you get started! 1) Enter the Spa business.These days, more and more people are turning to spas for refuge. The recession, like any other crisis, has a habit of bringing down a persons spirit. In some small way, going to the spa helps relieve them of stress and helps them get through another day at work. As an entrepreneur, you can take advantage of this opportunity. Opening a spa business does not require you to start out big. Start with massage treatments first. Build your relaxation empire one step at a time. 2) Start a blog.One of the most popular recession proof business ideas is starting a blog. Youd be surprised at how much you can earn from running your own blog. Want proof? Check out your favorite blog and see how many ads it has flashing on the...more
Many small business owners, remember small is defined as companies with under 500 employees, fail to market themselves and consequently continue to lose market share. The inability to increase sales revenue goes beyond the expertise of your sales...more
No sooner have you started searching for car prices on the Internet, your head will be spinning with competitive car prices and promises of prompt delivery, dedicated customer service response, and huge discounts. Are all of those promises and claims...more
I began the journey of owning a home based business several months ago. Like many others, I found the task of marketing my business overwhelming and frustrating. Without marketing, you don't make sales, and without sales, you can't profitably run...more
Among the many genres or types of podcasts there are some that are have moved beyond the entertainment or plain informational aspect of podcasting (which was very prevalent during its very early years). These new genres have a far more loftier aim ...more
Cranes and lifts are utilized to lift objects high in the air or to move large items to another location. Consider the huge girders required when constructing buildings. It would be impossible to hoist beams into the air without using equipment...more
The urge to write fiction seems God given for some, a learned skill for others. One thing is certain it requires practice and a particular mindset. But, if youre a beginner, where do you start? The following 10 tips will help kick-start your writing...more