http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/corporate/ Latest Corporate articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/192387/biofuel-for-everyone-will-it-solve-the-energy-crisis.htm The green movement is developing alternative renewable energy sources that are defining new markets. One of them is biofuel. Industries will soon be affected positively or negatively by this emerging energy resource depending on where they fall in the supply chain. The author warns: Business must prepare for a greener business environment as a result of mounting public... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:23:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192387/biofuel-for-everyone-will-it-solve-the-energy-crisis.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192385/plot-the-course-of-your-business-by-tracking-cold-calling.htm Unlike virtually any other marketing tool, cold calling lets companies change courses at almost any time. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:19:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192385/plot-the-course-of-your-business-by-tracking-cold-calling.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192324/lessons-learned-from-deploying-mes-and-qa-systems-globally.htm This article explains what to keep in mind when using Quality Assurance systems around the world, such as being cognizant of cultural and language barriers and having realistic expectations. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:20:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192324/lessons-learned-from-deploying-mes-and-qa-systems-globally.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192069/business-success-learn-from-the-worlds-oldest-fortune-500-company.htm For those who don't know, the Jardine Matheson Group is one of the most legendary business stories of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. What is the secret of their success? Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:51:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192069/business-success-learn-from-the-worlds-oldest-fortune-500-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191881/achieving-high-performance-building-strong-links-between-the-contact-center-and-enterprise.htm The contact center is under tremendous pressure not just to keep the lights on and the phone calls flowing but to perform. And it is those organizations that commit to building a high-performance contact center that will exceed their goals and protect business value every time they interact with a customer. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191881/achieving-high-performance-building-strong-links-between-the-contact-center-and-enterprise.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191672/biomass-as-an-alternative-fuel-are-you-prepared.htm The green movement is promoting new sources of renewable energy that are creating new markets. One of them is biomass. Industries will soon be affected, positively or negatively, by this alternative source of energy. The author warns: Business must prepare for a changing, greener business environment that will result with winners and losers. Do you want to be a winner? Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:54:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191672/biomass-as-an-alternative-fuel-are-you-prepared.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190429/passwords-dont-have-to-threaten-business-security.htm Network security conflicts are going on between a company's IT department and their employees that makes a company more vulnerable to data breaches. As IT departments make password security measures more complex to break, employees weaken the security through their management. Learn how security tokens break this conflict. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:10:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190429/passwords-dont-have-to-threaten-business-security.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/189749/quality-assurance-requires-center-stage-in-enterprise-manufacturing-solutions.htm Enterprise Manufacturing Systems are increasing in importance, and this article expands on the reasons why, including the high cost of having to back track when mistakes are made. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:42:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/189749/quality-assurance-requires-center-stage-in-enterprise-manufacturing-solutions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187813/solidify-your-corporate-relationships.htm When you are purchasing or creating gift baskets for business associates, superiors or clients, you will want to follow a few guidelines. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:49:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187813/solidify-your-corporate-relationships.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186971/investing-in-health-and-wellness-programs-means-big-savings-on-corporate-insurance.htm Life insurance and health insurance companies want you to live a long healthy life. But are their motives altogether altruistic? How insurance companies are saving on employee health costs. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:12:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186971/investing-in-health-and-wellness-programs-means-big-savings-on-corporate-insurance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185612/corporate-trigger-mechanisms.htm The effective functioning of a modern company requires proper IT services that can integrate the various complicated software programs and services into something that is useful for managers. Managers want the ability to run reports at the touch of a finger without having to spend large amounts of time attempting to extract information. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:50:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185612/corporate-trigger-mechanisms.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/182651/corporate-team-building-bridges-for-success.htm An article outlining the various corporate days out available to boost team morale in the workplace. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:56:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/182651/corporate-team-building-bridges-for-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181194/the-oval-corporate-hospitality-throwing-a-party-without-the-headache.htm Why choose a corporate hospitality service and what to expect Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:45:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181194/the-oval-corporate-hospitality-throwing-a-party-without-the-headache.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179674/build-business-by-building-relationships.htm One of the Top 5 marketing blunders that cripple the construction industry! At this time of economic uncertainty, we better put this right! Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:10:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179674/build-business-by-building-relationships.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179220/how-to-get-past-the-gate-keeper.htm As a marketing consultant, it's no good trying to break down the door! The decision maker on the other side will not appreciate it! Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:25:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179220/how-to-get-past-the-gate-keeper.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179203/getting-a-date-with-the-decision-maker.htm The construction industry may be in crisis but if you get in front of the right people, business is booming! Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:39:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179203/getting-a-date-with-the-decision-maker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179177/successful-military-transition-management.htm The skills that make a person successful in the military are not necessarily the same ones that make a person successful in the corporate environment. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:32:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179177/successful-military-transition-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176368/holding-companies-offshore-widely-used-for-tax-shelters.htm Offshore holding companies own half the world's wealth! In fact recent studies show that more than 700 of the 4000 companies listed in NYSE are incorporated in the Cayman Islands! Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:34:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176368/holding-companies-offshore-widely-used-for-tax-shelters.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176242/top-offshore-make-an-informed-choice-of-jurisdiction.htm How will you know which is the top offshore jurisdiction for you? Why would you need an offshore company? And how would you choose a tax haven? Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:50:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176242/top-offshore-make-an-informed-choice-of-jurisdiction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172841/developing-the-best-brand-strategy-for-your-business.htm This article will describe some instances in which a branding strategy or rebranding strategy can be beneficial, and some of the steps involved in the creation of one. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:54:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172841/developing-the-best-brand-strategy-for-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/172059/conducting-an-effective-internal-privacy-audit.htm A privacy audit is critical to reducing the risk of a privacy or information security breach. It allows an organization to take inventory of its personal information databank, identify the information needs of the different functions within the organization, and understand current information practices, including how and why personal information is collected, used and... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:57:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/172059/conducting-an-effective-internal-privacy-audit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171795/the-basic-definition-of-concurrent-engineering.htm This article discusses various definitions of Concurrent Engineering and explains certain aspects of it, such as a paperless process and information sharing. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:16:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171795/the-basic-definition-of-concurrent-engineering.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171671/top-tips-for-making-your-office-greener.htm So the world is killing itself and we stand accused of assisting suicide. People tend to be better at employing energy saving habits at home than at work, so how can bosses try to make a more eco-friendly office? Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:50:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171671/top-tips-for-making-your-office-greener.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/168228/what-is-concurrent-engineering.htm This article discusses various definitions of Concurrent Engineering and explains some of its strategies, such as using a paperless process and sharing information across departments. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:23:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/168228/what-is-concurrent-engineering.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165226/tax-consequences-of-selling-a-business.htm If you are thinking about selling your business, the first thing you should do is to consult your tax accountant to understand the tax consequences of various transaction structures and the resulting after tax proceeds from a stock sale versus an asset sale. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:34:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165226/tax-consequences-of-selling-a-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/164929/how-are-corporations-taxed-twice.htm Deciding on what type of legal form you want your business to take is important. There are many questions to consider when choosing. One of those questions is whether you want to be taxed once or twice? If you own a corporation you may have to pay twice. Or do you? Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:24:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/164929/how-are-corporations-taxed-twice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/161306/reduce-capital-gains-tax-in-the-sale-of-a-business.htm The sale of your business will be your largest financial transaction. As a business owner, you have benefited from the growth in the value of your business tax free. Unfortunately when you sell your business, it is time to pay up with capital gains taxes. This article discusses an approach that allows you to again defer your capital gains taxes, maximizing the returns from... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:47:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/161306/reduce-capital-gains-tax-in-the-sale-of-a-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/160716/7-reasons-why-most-workplace-violence-plans-are-flawed-from-the-beginning.htm Like many policies, procedures, and programs designed and implemented in the corporate environment, workplace violence plans are typically designed by those with absolutely no knowledge or background in handling violence or aggression. And, as any self-protection expert, will tell you, what seems logical and sounds like it should work on paper, is exactly the opposite in a... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:27:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/160716/7-reasons-why-most-workplace-violence-plans-are-flawed-from-the-beginning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/156921/corporate-relocating-3-ways-to-save-on-time-and-unexpected-costs.htm If you think moving your home and family from state to state is difficult try moving an entire company filled with employees and equipment. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:54:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/156921/corporate-relocating-3-ways-to-save-on-time-and-unexpected-costs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/150874/unsecured-business-lines-of-credit-harder-to-come-by.htm Business lines of credit continue to be difficult to obtain as banks uphold stringent lending requirements caused by uncertainty and fear in the market. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:27:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/150874/unsecured-business-lines-of-credit-harder-to-come-by.htm