Optimal cost structure and effective scale savings

How do companies choose their cost structure? What is the nature and function of operating scales? What are the sources of functional and dysfunctional scales of operation? These policy questions relate to the optimal overhead of a business enterprise: the right mix of expenses that maximizes return on investment and shareholder wealth while simultaneously minimizing the cost of operations. Clearly, […]

To start a business? Take inventory of your entrepreneurial skills

Almost every business start-up checklist that aspiring entrepreneurs will read deals with “must-have” information on legal issues, money management, sales, marketing, and operations. In fact, success as an entrepreneur not only depends on your knowledge and effective execution of these fundamentals, but also requires a constant commitment to continue growing and gaining knowledge in these areas. Fortunately, there are many […]

Conference calls and their importance in conducting global business operations

Teleconferencing is a term used to refer to communication between three or more people, not necessarily located in the same place, using an electronic medium. Participants may be geographically located in different parts of the world; however, using this new method of communication, they can easily discuss matters. Therefore, the basic purpose of conferencing through this new and advanced electronic […]

What you need to know about commercial property management

Now that you’ve made an offer to purchase commercial property and are waiting to close escrow, you may want to start looking for a property manager to professionally manage the property. Your real estate investment advisor should introduce you to 2-3 local companies, each with their own proposition. Your job is to decide which company you will hire. The property […]

Effective Internal Control Systems and Optimal Processes and Procedures

How do companies choose their strategic control systems? What is the nature and function of strategic control systems? What are the critical elements of strategic control systems? What is the nature and role of internal control systems as a critical element of strategic control systems? These strategic policy questions relate to the role of the organization’s optimal internal control systems, […]

The Cinderella Story: Are You a Mop or Royalty?

This is a question many young women and older women struggle with throughout their lives. The feeling of dignity is expressed in various forms ranging from distorted body image, resentment towards husbands and children, perfectionism and comparisons with different women. They compare us to the airbrushed model on the cover of Vogue with the neighbor next door. We are afraid […]

Authenticity – Unity of thought, word, feeling and action

Seeing someone else show compassion, love and grace gives our hearts permission to open and we embrace that authentic person for their bravery. This is the practice of the conscious leader. Authenticity, more than anything, generates love in the hearts of others because it fills such a deep human need. With it, we can build relationships and inspire each other […]

What is financial trading?

Financial trading is all about stocks, bonds, stocks, currencies, funds, stocks, and commodities that you can share, sell, and work with. Trading currencies, bonds and stocks generates profits on your financial investment. There are techniques that can be applied to these types of businesses that make money. There are ways to find out how they work, who does it, and […]