Posts Tagged“business”

Are Customers Checking Out of Doing Business with You?

In the business world, there are of course winners and losers. With any luck at all, you find yourself in the former category. For business owners today and heading into 2017, there is much to be gained, though the same could be said for being lost. With the November elections in the record books, many business owners will be looking to Washington, D.C. and how the new administration takes (or doesn’t take) to businesses. If it is considered a business-friendly administration, then many companies will welcome the new opportunities that will come to help them grow (fewer taxes, more investments…

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Tips to Retain Staff After a Takeover

It is well-known that one of the reasons mergers and acquisitions go sour is because key staff leave the company, taking with them institutional memory, expertise and possibly also customers. This can be a real challenge for new owners and their management team, especially if they were led to expect that those staff would stay on board. As M&A experts like John Binkley Dallas can tell you, there are no guarantees that key staff members will stay, but there are some strategies you can implement before, during, and after the transition that will help you to retain staff after a…

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How to Find the Best IT Consultant for Your Small Business

There comes a time when small business owners need to accept that they can’t do everything – very often this happens when they have to deal with issues that may involve technical solutions. No matter how small your business, you will want to have a website, social media streams, and potentially an online store. You may also be thinking about improving your systems overall. When you get to this point, you should consider hiring the services of a technology consultant like Ram Chary. In the meantime, here are some things to consider when searching for the best technology consultant for…

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Challenges Facing Qatar’s Construction Industry

Qatar’s construction industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and shows no sign of slowing if the numbers are any indication – infrastructure and venue construction for the 2022 World Cup has been a major boost to the industry. However, as industry expert Lisa Dudzik Australia can tell you, the industry in Qatar has not be immune to the challenges facing the industry world-wide, and additionally faces some issues specific to Qatar as well. Here are some of the key challenges facing Qatar’s construction industry. Shortage of Skilled Labour Like other national construction industries, Qatar is facing…

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Key Economic Indicators to Pay Attention To

Business professionals like George Bardwil have learned to pay attention to particular economic indicators to get a sense of the overall health of the economy. These indicators are often referenced in financial reports but many of us don’t really understand why they are significant. Whether you have plans to invest or start a business, or you simply want to have a better idea of how well our economy is performing, these are some of the key indicators that you should be paying attention to. GDP – Gross Domestic Product GDP is a measure of the total market value of all…

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