The information you are releasing is bound to make an impression. But too much of a good thing can backfire. Avoiding overexposure can keep you from losing credibility and earning a reputation as a pest. Being diligent in putting information out is a hallmark of the work public relations professionals do. But commenting on issues … Continue reading Public Relations: Avoiding Overexposure
Category: Business
To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, it’s essential to have the right tools and knowledge for business. Our expert tips, advice, and resources provide practical insights into entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and management. Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to grow an existing one, our comprehensive resources cover a wide range of business-related topics to help you achieve your goals.
Working with the Media
Timing is important in working with the media. Success involves releasing information in a timely and efficient manner. Getting information to them involves remembering basics that will not only help how well you are received, but also keep you organized and determine how the media responds. Timing. Timing is of the utmost importance in getting … Continue reading Working with the Media
Creating an Effective Press Release
Selling someone on an idea or product begins with a good press release. Creating a good press release starts with including the most important information first and making sure you are communicating in a manner that is accurate and immediately tells someone what they need to know. A press release is the first step in … Continue reading Creating an Effective Press Release
Handling Workplace Complaints
Workplace complaints are as varied as individual work places. Further, they are impacted by local attitudes, the composition of your population, and even the culture of your workplace. There are three facts that are absolutely indisputable about work place complaints. The first is that every work place has them. The second is that they cannot be ignored, no … Continue reading Handling Workplace Complaints
Conflict Resolution at Work — A Plan
Managers at all levels do their best to avoid conflict with or between their employees. In an ideal environment, there is open communication, training, set expectations, and a free exchange of ideas. Unfortunately, not every situation is ideal, thus the need for a good conflict resolution plan. There are many ways to resolve conflict within your work … Continue reading Conflict Resolution at Work — A Plan
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
In today’s business climate, any dynamic or stressor which detracts from getting the work done just can’t be tolerated. All of us are faced with doing more with less. Downsizing or right-sizing are common business strategies. Competition is global, not national. Businesses are reconfiguring themselves to compete, or even to survive. But it’s not all … Continue reading Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Communication Skills for Coping with Conflict
Conflict Resolution It’s happened to every one of us. We’re getting along just fine with a friend, spouse or co-worker when suddenly we’re in the midst of a communication breakdown. Every conversation has become a sparring match and the conflict is escalating. Here is some advice on what you should do next. Ask for informationLet’s … Continue reading Communication Skills for Coping with Conflict
Four Reasons to Consider a Community College Education
If you want to pursue an educational goal but are feeling uncertain about enrolling in a four year program, then here are four great reasons why you should consider obtaining your education at a community college: 1. Price. The bottom line is often the bottom line. If you simply are discouraged by the cost of … Continue reading Four Reasons to Consider a Community College Education
Business Ethics – Programs and Best Practices
One of the biggest issues facing Corporate America today is that of business ethics. To each individual and corporate entity, the term “ethics” means something different, and can be interpreted very differently depending on the rules and regulations of specific organizations. WorldCom, Arthur Andersen, and others are prime examples of how greed can overcome the hearts and … Continue reading Business Ethics – Programs and Best Practices
What is Work-Place “Culture” and Why Do I Care?
You’ve certainly heard the term “culture” as it applies to a work-place environment. Culture in the work place means the same thing as it does when social scientists refer to the culture of a society or group of people. It is a term that refers to the mores, customs, and norms which characterize the interactions of members … Continue reading What is Work-Place “Culture” and Why Do I Care?
Techniques of Great Business Coaches
Coaching is a new phenomenon by definition. In fact, coaching has been around for centuries, though perhaps known by other names. Anyone can be a coach – a parent, teacher, manager, co-worker, friend, or sibling. In the business community, coaches often help employees to achieve their potential, and grow in their career, expand their skills, and ideally strike … Continue reading Techniques of Great Business Coaches
Managing Teams and Getting Optimum Results
Perhaps you just became a manager of a team, or you have a team project and you want to know how best to control and manage the team to get optimum results. Managing teams is not like managing a group of individuals. The best teams function as one, investing in the success of the team and … Continue reading Managing Teams and Getting Optimum Results