HOW TO AVOID CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE LAWSUITS The term “constructive discharge” describes a situation in which an employee is forced to quit a job because the employer has made working conditions intolerable. Working conditions may be considered intolerable, if, for example the employee is discriminated against or harassed, or if he […]
WHEN INDUSTRY ANALYSIS BECOMES A NECESSITY FOR SUCCESS Industry analysis is a tool that facilitates a company’s understanding of its position relative to other companies that produce similar products or services. Understanding the forces at work in the overall industry is an important component of the effective strategic planning. Industry […]
ELEMENTS OF EQUIPMENT LEASING CONTRACTS A lease is in essence an extended rental agreement wherein the owner of the equipment (the lessor) allows the user (the lessee) to operate or otherwise make use of the equipment in exchange for periodic lease payments. There are a number of reasons that companies, […]
KEYS TO FINDING A GOOD BUSINESS APPRAISER Appraisers are agents who establish the value of businesses, personal property, intellectual property (such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights), and real estate through a process known as valuation or appraisal. The demand for valuation of business enterprises has increased in the last several […]
RESTAURANT BUSINESS: HOW TO OUTSELL YOUR COMPETITORS Restaurant business is one of those businesses many people feel they can manage successfully. In most cases, success or failure here often reminds one that it is a business that must combine two things: (1) Your idea and skill concerning which food and […]
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING International marketing takes place when a business directs its products and services towards consumers in a country other than the one in which it is located. While the overall concept of marketing is the same worldwide, the environment within which the marketing plan is implemented can be dramatically […]
ORGANIZED GIVING IN FAMILY ENTERPRISES Many business owners engage in charitable giving, either as private individuals or in their corporate capacity. This charitable giving can take many forms, including sponsorship of local charitable events, donation of excess inventory, and sustained philanthropy in one or more areas through the establishment of […]
UNDERCAPITALIZATION: BANE OF BUSINESS FAILURE Undercapitalization is a situation in which a business has insufficient funds, or capital, to support its operations. Although undercapitalization can affect any business, it is particularly common and problematic for small businesses. In fact, undercapitalization is one of the warning signs of major financial trouble […]
WHY TELECOMMUTING IS BENEFICIAL FOR BUSINESS Telecommuting is a practice in which an employee works at a location – usually, but not always, one’s home – that is remote from the actual business facility at which he or she is employed. Under this arrangement, the employee maintains close contact with […]
HOW ADMIRABLE CONSUMER PACKAGING TAKES PRODUCT OFF THE SHELF Packaging refers to the container or wrapper that holds a product or group of products. Most commercial packaging serves two basic functions: protecting the product from damage during shipping, and promoting the product to the ultimate consumer. Some common types of packaging […]
