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Digg it UP - Security & Fire Standards -- Changes Ahead
Tall Tales, Business Games and Hiring
Every day in every town in the country, Human Resource Officers are training. They are training people to successfully tell tall tales. It is, after all, one of the most sought after skills in business, along with evading the truth.You might ask, "How are we doing this?" Others might silently exclaim, "Of all the nerve! Why would we want to train people to distort the truth and get away with lying? I would NEVER do that!" Really? Well then, read my take on a short-story classic (with apologies to Stephen Leacock).Here is a little thing that I have worked out, which is superior to business games in that it combines their intense excitement with the practice of those skills needed for advancement in any industry or business.It is easily comprehended, and can be played by anywhere from two to ten players, old or young. It requires no other apparatus other than an office of the ordinary type, seats for all players, and a few thousand pens, paper clips and pieces of paper.It is called: The Urban Employee Selection Process: A Year-Round Game for Old and YoungThe chief part of the game is taken by two players who station themselves, one at each end of a desk, and who adopt some distinctive costumes to indicate that they are "
hoose the cheapest option and pray that nothing goes wrong. Rarely is it that simple. When the service falls down or our insurer won’t pay up or we even end up beiEvery day in every town in the country, Human Resource Officers are training. They are training people to successfully tell tall tales. It is, after all, one of the most sought after skills in business, along with evading the truth.You might ask, "How are we doing this?" Others might silently exclaim, "Of all the nerve! Why would we want to train people to distort the truth and get away with lying? I would NEVER do that!" Really? Well then, read my take on a short-story classic (with apologies to Stephen Leacock).Here is a little thing that I have worked out, which is superior to business games in that it combines their intense excitement with the practice of those skills needed for advancement in any industry or business.It is easily comprehended, and can be played by anywhere from two to ten players, old or young. It requires no other apparatus other than an office of the ordinary type, seats for all players, and a few thousand pens, paper clips and pieces of paper.It is called: The Urban Employee Selection Process: A Year-Round Game for Old and YoungThe chief part of the game is taken by two players who station themselves, one at each end of a desk, and who adopt some distinctive costumes to indicate that they are "
Fund Raising Programs
Undeniably, the information superhighway has been a very powerful medium to spread the word from coast to coast. It has added much convenience especially to those that are just so busy with their work to the extent that they no longer have time for recreation. When they shop, they can simply visit the website of their favorite designer clothes and order. In less than a week, it will be delivered right in their doorstep. When they are hungry, they can easily log on to their fancy food chain homepage and get a meal. In just a short while, they will have a sumptuous repast. It is also similar with fund raising programs that have been virtually mushrooming.In the recently concluded Volunteerism Super Conference, it was tackled that there are now plenty of fund raising programs on the internet. Carrie Suhr mentioned that charitable institutions who partner with huge companies can establish great exposure with their online presence. It is because there are more than a million who are exposed with the use of computer, in such manner, it can be directly accessed in whichever region in the globe he or she belongs. There can also be a lot of potential donors who can forward their contributions without much hassle.Fund raising programs who have their own websites should carefully consider the
The progress of safety standards continues to be a topical issue. As society develops, we demand even higher standards from every field and the security and fire sectors are no exception. However, we also look for every opportunity to reduce our costs and far from seeking out value for money, we are sometimes tempted by the cheapest option. This is rarely the best option and we know that the value route is a better one. But our insatiable demand for cheap solutions often encourages us to turn a blind eye to the negatives of taking this direction, making us vulnerable to the approaches of poor quality and unscrupulous service providers.Undeniably, the information superhighway has been a very powerful medium to spread the word from coast to coast. It has added much convenience especially to those that are just so busy with their work to the extent that they no longer have time for recreation. When they shop, they can simply visit the website of their favorite designer clothes and order. In less than a week, it will be delivered right in their doorstep. When they are hungry, they can easily log on to their fancy food chain homepage and get a meal. In just a short while, they will have a sumptuous repast. It is also similar with fund raising programs that have been virtually mushrooming.In the recently concluded Volunteerism Super Conference, it was tackled that there are now plenty of fund raising programs on the internet. Carrie Suhr mentioned that charitable institutions who partner with huge companies can establish great exposure with their online presence. It is because there are more than a million who are exposed with the use of computer, in such manner, it can be directly accessed in whichever region in the globe he or she belongs. There can also be a lot of potential donors who can forward their contributions without much hassle.Fund raising programs who have their own websites should carefully consider the
So we choose the cheapest option and pray that nothing goes wrong. Rarely is it that simple. When the service falls down or our insurer won’t pay up or we even end up bein
Basic Training for Your Customers
If you want to stay healthy as a business, it is necessary to provide some basic training to your customers on how they should do business with you.Let's look at an example of how we train our customers to create problems for us. Suppose you have a policy of invoicing your customers on the first of the month and your terms are "Due Upon Receipt."Very rarely does a customer drop everything and write a check that moment. A bill that is due upon receipt is already late, so a few more days won't make a big difference. When the customer gets around to writing the check a few weeks later, you deposit it and nothing is said. So your customer understands that you really did not mean "Due Upon Receipt", but rather "Due When You Get Around To It." Businesses that allow a "When You Get Around To It" policy, will eventually create significant receivable and collection problems for their company, not a good thing.So how do you train your customers to pay on time? Look at your water or electric bill. They all say "Due upon Receipt." But there is also another date on the invoice which says "Past due if not paid by..." And what do we do? We wait until the bill is just about to go past due, then we pay it. Why? Because we don't want to be late, right? Even though we have establi
ctors are no exception. However, we also look for every opportunity to reduce our costs and far from seeking out value for money, we are sometimes tempted by the cheapest option. This is rarely the best option and we know that the value route is a better one. But our insatiable demand for cheap solutions often encourages us to turn a blind eye to the negatives of taking this direction, making us vulnerable to the approaches of poor quality and unscrupulous service providers.If you want to stay healthy as a business, it is necessary to provide some basic training to your customers on how they should do business with you.Let's look at an example of how we train our customers to create problems for us. Suppose you have a policy of invoicing your customers on the first of the month and your terms are "Due Upon Receipt."Very rarely does a customer drop everything and write a check that moment. A bill that is due upon receipt is already late, so a few more days won't make a big difference. When the customer gets around to writing the check a few weeks later, you deposit it and nothing is said. So your customer understands that you really did not mean "Due Upon Receipt", but rather "Due When You Get Around To It." Businesses that allow a "When You Get Around To It" policy, will eventually create significant receivable and collection problems for their company, not a good thing.So how do you train your customers to pay on time? Look at your water or electric bill. They all say "Due upon Receipt." But there is also another date on the invoice which says "Past due if not paid by..." And what do we do? We wait until the bill is just about to go past due, then we pay it. Why? Because we don't want to be late, right? Even though we have establi
So we choose the cheapest option and pray that nothing goes wrong. Rarely is it that simple. When the service falls down or our insurer won’t pay up or we even end up bei
The Extraordinary Power of Information in a Downsizing World
As Chris Crouch stated so well in The Contented Achiever, many companies are experiencing a cutback in workforce, but not in workload! For the employees left behind to pick up the pieces, accessing valuable company information becomes increasingly complex -- whether it’s a password, the name of a vendor for a product purchased years ago, or vital information about an important client or prospect.The computer, while originally touted as the ultimate organization tool, has in reality increased our ability to create a faster mess! Being disorganized creates inefficiency. Inefficiency costs money, causes unnecessary stress, precipitates poor customer service, and ultimate loss of sales.Here are five essential questions to ask about the information in your business:1) What information do we need to do business? 2) Who in the organization needs access to that information? 3) In what form should the information be kept? 4) How long do we need to keep the information? 5) How can we be certain anyone in the organization can find information quickly?Valuable information contained in chaos is virtually worthless because it cannot be readily accessed. As a result, the individual, and ultimately the organization, is less effective and less competitive. Inf
eapest option. This is rarely the best option and we know that the value route is a better one. But our insatiable demand for cheap solutions often encourages us to turn a blind eye to the negatives of taking this direction, making us vulnerable to the approaches of poor quality and unscrupulous service providers.As Chris Crouch stated so well in The Contented Achiever, many companies are experiencing a cutback in workforce, but not in workload! For the employees left behind to pick up the pieces, accessing valuable company information becomes increasingly complex -- whether it’s a password, the name of a vendor for a product purchased years ago, or vital information about an important client or prospect.The computer, while originally touted as the ultimate organization tool, has in reality increased our ability to create a faster mess! Being disorganized creates inefficiency. Inefficiency costs money, causes unnecessary stress, precipitates poor customer service, and ultimate loss of sales.Here are five essential questions to ask about the information in your business:1) What information do we need to do business? 2) Who in the organization needs access to that information? 3) In what form should the information be kept? 4) How long do we need to keep the information? 5) How can we be certain anyone in the organization can find information quickly?Valuable information contained in chaos is virtually worthless because it cannot be readily accessed. As a result, the individual, and ultimately the organization, is less effective and less competitive. Inf
So we choose the cheapest option and pray that nothing goes wrong. Rarely is it that simple. When the service falls down or our insurer won’t pay up or we even end up bei
Mission and Vision Statements for Leaders
Why have them and who are they for?Navigating through the current business climate is difficult enough without having co-workers or clients at odds with your business purpose and desired future. Satisfied workers and customers support an enterprise whose mission and vision will let them know they want to get involved with you. Be sure to give your fellow workers and clients or owners a mission they want to follow and a vision for a successful future.What's included in these statements?Your statements include what is best in your business product or services. They state the importance of staff and clients to your present and future business operation. Your mission statement addresses the purpose of your business and how it will accomplish the mission; your vision statement addresses what you want the business to become -- it is not there now, yet it is the desired dream. As an owner or leader, have you a mission statement to educate your staff and clients and a vision statement to excite your customers and workforce?Learn About Mission and VisionIf you want to be a star that others wish to follow, learn about mission and vision statements and how to use them. Become vision driven
turn a blind eye to the negatives of taking this direction, making us vulnerable to the approaches of poor quality and unscrupulous service providers.Why have them and who are they for?Navigating through the current business climate is difficult enough without having co-workers or clients at odds with your business purpose and desired future. Satisfied workers and customers support an enterprise whose mission and vision will let them know they want to get involved with you. Be sure to give your fellow workers and clients or owners a mission they want to follow and a vision for a successful future.What's included in these statements?Your statements include what is best in your business product or services. They state the importance of staff and clients to your present and future business operation. Your mission statement addresses the purpose of your business and how it will accomplish the mission; your vision statement addresses what you want the business to become -- it is not there now, yet it is the desired dream. As an owner or leader, have you a mission statement to educate your staff and clients and a vision statement to excite your customers and workforce?Learn About Mission and VisionIf you want to be a star that others wish to follow, learn about mission and vision statements and how to use them. Become vision driven
So we choose the cheapest option and pray that nothing goes wrong. Rarely is it that simple. When the service falls down or our insurer won’t pay up or we even end up bei
How Much Should I Charge For My Commercial Cleaning Services?
You've bought all your cleaning supplies and equipment, told everyone you know that you have started a cleaning business and now you are ready to start bidding on jobs and getting down to work. So your next step is to meet with potential clients and put together a bid for their cleaning services. But how do you know what to charge for cleaning your potential client's building?Start off by remembering that you are in business to make a profit and earn a living. Sometimes the tendency is to price our services low in order to get our foot in the door. Pricing your services too low may mean you will end up working for very little per hour. And more importantly, will have little left over to reinvest in the growth of your company. There are cleaning companies that charge more than others and have all the work they can handle and there are companies that have lower fees yet are struggling to find work! Don't sell yourself short or you will not be able to earn a living off your cleaning business.The rates for commercial cleaning vary widely depending upon the area you live. Hourly rates are anywhere from $15 to $40 per hour depending on the type of services that you provide, whether or not you're doing the work yourself, and your company's overhead and expenses. Monthly square footage rat
hoose the cheapest option and pray that nothing goes wrong. Rarely is it that simple. When the service falls down or our insurer won’t pay up or we even end up being prosecuted for failure to comply with regulations, we cry foul. It would be unfair to say that we are always looking for the cheapest option irrespective of the consequences, but it happens enough to allow the bad to thrive.You've bought all your cleaning supplies and equipment, told everyone you know that you have started a cleaning business and now you are ready to start bidding on jobs and getting down to work. So your next step is to meet with potential clients and put together a bid for their cleaning services. But how do you know what to charge for cleaning your potential client's building?Start off by remembering that you are in business to make a profit and earn a living. Sometimes the tendency is to price our services low in order to get our foot in the door. Pricing your services too low may mean you will end up working for very little per hour. And more importantly, will have little left over to reinvest in the growth of your company. There are cleaning companies that charge more than others and have all the work they can handle and there are companies that have lower fees yet are struggling to find work! Don't sell yourself short or you will not be able to earn a living off your cleaning business.The rates for commercial cleaning vary widely depending upon the area you live. Hourly rates are anywhere from $15 to $40 per hour depending on the type of services that you provide, whether or not you're doing the work yourself, and your company's overhead and expenses. Monthly square footage rat
Security and fire protection responsibilities provide no exception to this trend. Both are often viewed as a grudge purchase and the temptation to keep the cost of such a service to a minimum is often a direction company decision makers opt to choose. The resulting problems can lead to a chorus of complaints and action has to be taken to protect the whole.
Voluntary Regulation vs. Government Intervention
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