Tips Mauritius
Your Emails Are Too Long: Here’s How to Fix Them
I recently received an email asking me a simple request. However, the email was three pages long. The whole message could have been three lines, but instead the author decided to write a short novella. Needless to say, I didn't read the whole thing. Nor did I respond. Are your emails going unread because they are too long?
14 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
Cut Your Meeting Time in Half
People often set meetings for an hour because their calendars default to that time period. But you may need far less time to accomplish your work. Try these three measures to shorten your meeting:
13 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
How to Use Content to Propel Public Relations
Content marketing enables your organization to enhance its positioning as a thought leader and innovator, share its unique story, create connections, gain influence and build loyalty.
13 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
Know the Six Steps in Cost/Benefit Analysis
We all know we should make an investment when the benefits outweigh the costs, but few people understand what really goes into the analysis. Here are the six steps:
12 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
The 10 Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2013
The experts agree: anyone can take a course in C++, but it’s not going to land you the job. The most in-demand jobs for the new year might be rooted in the booming computer industry, but it’s not only technical and programming chops that prospective hires should be showcasing.
11 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
Why Public Relations Needs Great Content
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Unless, of course, we’re talking about public relations...
11 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
How to Define Prosperity as an Entrepreneur
When you work for someone else, as I did for many years before starting my own small business, there is typically some pre-defined idea of what it means to be successful. As an entrepreneur, however, you have the luxury of thinking differently about prosperity.
11 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
Make a Critical Trade-Off
Most important business decisions require compromise: To do one thing, you have to give up another. Next time you need to decide between conflicting priorities, try doing these three things:
11 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
The 9 Corporate Personality Types And How to Inspire Them to Innovate
In a way, innovation is like sex: those talking about it most are probably doing it the least. Before founding IdeaFaktory, I’ve had the privilege (and collateral hair loss) of innovating at top Fortune 100 firms, where ‘talk’ was unavoidable.
10 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
12 Step Guide to Having an Authoritative Brand Presence Online
How often have you visited a site directly without having to go through Google? If you have, then those sites have successfully managed to create an authoritative brand online, such that you didn’t feel the need to search for them but instead to go directly to their site.
07 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
Don’t Be a Bad Boss
Bad managers come in many shapes and sizes. The worst ones do appalling things like berate people in public or take credit for others’ work. But you should also beware of these less obvious infractions:
07 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
Are Your Customers Ready to Bolt?
Which customers tend to stick around, and which are getting ready to leave? Here's how to tell.
06 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
4 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Put on Your Resume
You sit down to craft your resume, write that first draft—and it still feels empty. When you’ve had only one job or just a handful of college internships, how are you supposed to show off your personality and set yourself apart?
02 Dec 2012, business.mega.mu
The 10 Keys of Excellent Customer Service
Words alone are very powerful and they have a big influence what your employees and customers think. If you don’t set both of these groups’ expectations up front, your company will never be able to excel in customer service. Focus on these 10 keys:
30 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
How Successful Leaders Balance Skepticism and Openness
In today's rapidly changing market, small businesses that innovate survive. But, that's no easy task for a leader. You're expected to be open to risky ideas while protecting your company and evaluating what will work. Openness and skepticism often seem at odds, and finding a successful balance can be tough.
29 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
Three Ways to Think like a Designer
Good designers see the world differently. Their unique views enable them to come up with new products and innovations that leave the rest of us envious. Here are three ways you can approach innovation like a designer:
28 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
The 13 Most Frustrating Coworker Types And How To Deal With Them
In their new book Dealing with People You Can't Stand, Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner identify the 13 most frustrating archetypes and how to work with them. "You can be one of the people who brings out the best in people at their worst," says Dr. Kirschner.
28 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
Three Steps to Choosing what to Delegate
Delegation is both a critical skill that successful managers must demonstrate, and one often neglected by overworked managers. Here are three steps to decide what can come off your plate:
28 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
Turn a Relationship Into a Sale
It’s common wisdom that you’re more likely to make a sale if you build rapport with a customer. Instead of focusing on the transaction, emphasize the connection by doing these three things:
27 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu
Public Relations Tips for Small Business
Public relations isn’t just for large corporations. The emergence of social media and the power of the web means that small businesses can be quite effective at public relations. The secret is to approach it on a scale that you can sustain over time.
26 Nov 2012, business.mega.mu