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How to Keep Customers Coming Back to Your Business

A long list of satisfied customers is the most valuable asset a business can have. You must be able to attract customers, keep them coming back, and have them refer…

Marie Mayle April 22, 2010

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How to Hire the People Who Fit Your Business

Leadership is the skill of persuading people to co-operate willingly to achieve results. Managing people is a mixture of motivation and manipulation. So far so good. Unfortunately there is often…

Marie Mayle April 22, 2010

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How to Get the Start-Up Capital for New Business

In a recent college survey, students listed owning their own business as their top career choice. It won out over becoming a doctor, lawyer, and even President of the United…

Marie Mayle April 22, 2010

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How to Develop Policies for Selling a Product

General policies, which are part of your business plan, are guides in all matters of business procedures and practice. Policies represent the identity of your business, your goals, your company's…

Bruno Silva April 22, 2010

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How to Conduct Customer Research

Good market research is the foundation of your marketing program and business. You have to know your customers and your competition well. Know when your competitors are offering your prospects…

Bruno Silva April 22, 2010

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How to Choose Your Markets Wisely

However obvious this may seem, spend a bit of time in considering who will buy your products and services. Now try and group them in some way. It may make…

Bruno Silva April 21, 2010

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How to Buy an Existing Business

Buying an existing business presents many advantages and I'm a huge fan of doing just that, I recently purchased a Sarasota FL business for sale and it's just been a…

Marie Mayle April 21, 2010

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How to Analyse Your Business Competitors

If you have a lot of competitors you may have to choose a few key ones to analyse. There are many sources of competitive information. You should obtain your competitors'…

Marie Mayle April 21, 2010

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How to Allocate Enough Space for Home Business

For many people, working from home is a lifestyle thing. Gone are the rush-hour traffic jams and missed buses and trains. Instead you only have to wander through to the…

Marie Mayle April 21, 2010

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How to Screen Applicants by Letters and Curriculum Vitae

Many companies ask applicants to send a letter of application, with or without a curriculum vitae. Such an approach appears to have several advantages. On its own a typed or…

Bruno Silva April 21, 2010

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How to Reject Candidates in the Recruitment Process

Your aims when rejecting candidates must be to maintain a caring and friendly company image and to keep on good terms with each of them. They, and their family and…

Bruno Silva April 21, 2010

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How to Reduce a Large Pool of Applicants to a Shortlist of Candidates

You'll probably have a fairly lengthy list of applicants from which to select a new employee. Ideally, you'd interview all of them so that the best person is less likely…

Bruno Silva April 21, 2010

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How to Introduce Tests in the Recruitment Process

For many lower grade jobs, in an office or on the shop or factory floor, the recruitment decision will be made after reading application forms, conducting interviews and taking up…

Bruno Silva April 21, 2010

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How to Evaluate Future Needs for Recruitment

Of course, recruitment must not be carried out just to satisfy your immediate staff needs. You should be seeking someone who will stay with the company on a long-term basis,…

Bruno Silva April 21, 2010

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How to Understand Customs in Europe while Backpacking

Customs allowances in Europe Customs regulations are one aspect that can cause problems for travellers. However, in recent years much has been done to simplify customs regulations between the European…

Bruno Silva April 20, 2010

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How to Stay Safe When You Travel around Europe

Europe is generally a safe part of the world in which to travel. However, the situation varies from country to country. It is always wise to take precautions when travelling…

Carl Tackett April 20, 2010

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How to Manage on £20 a Day While Backpacking in Europe

You might not believe it, but you can backpack quite happily on £20 a day - or less. It needs careful planning of course, but if your budget is really…

Bruno Silva April 20, 2010

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How to Plan a Europe Itinerary

Planning your itinerary will ensure that you get the most out of your trip. You needn't plan everything down to the last minute, but you should have a general idea…

Carl Tackett April 20, 2010

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How to Plan a Backpacking Trip through Europe

Where to go It is a good idea to plan some sort of itinerary before you start. It may seem tempting just to take off and go where the fancy…

Carl Tackett April 20, 2010

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How to Look for Casual Work When Backpacking in Europe

Most travellers look for casual work, which requires few skills or commitment. Here are some of the jobs you could consider: Farm work Farmers often need a few extra pairs…

Bruno Silva April 20, 2010