http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/management/ Latest Management articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/192397/7-tips-to-having-success-with-prince2-project-management.htm In order to have success with project management, there are several things you will have to focus on Unfortunately, it does not come easy for everyone Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:41:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192397/7-tips-to-having-success-with-prince2-project-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/192017/business-startup-running-a-successful-spa.htm Does a Successful Spa Pay Off In today's world everyone's looking for a way to relax and get away from it all if only for just a bit Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:33:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192017/business-startup-running-a-successful-spa.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191896/developing-international-management-skills.htm Some years ago I was working on a project for my company on how to develop international managers and I thought I would start by asking companies who had been doing it for years I went to Paris to meet with the French HR Director of a multinational oil exploration company and asked him what was the "secret" of building a truly international management group Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:02:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191896/developing-international-management-skills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191873/public-relations-for-law-firms-5-tips-for-a-successful-pr-strategy.htm Law firms that lack a sound public relations strategy are missing valuable opportunities to represent clients who are enmeshed in the most important and impactful legal issues of the day To secure such clients effectively, smart law firms know how to engage and leverage the media effectively Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:13:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191873/public-relations-for-law-firms-5-tips-for-a-successful-pr-strategy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191538/why-bother-with-a-business-plan.htm Business plans are a necessity if you are trying to get finance for a new business Most investors or loan companies will not look at you twice unless you show them a detailed business plan Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:20:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191538/why-bother-with-a-business-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191284/the-basics-of-office-fire-risk-assessment.htm Fire Risk Assessments are a crucial part of safety in the workplace New rules introduced (throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) have replaced previous fire safety legislation with the main emphasis now on the reduction and prevention of fire risks Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:54:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191284/the-basics-of-office-fire-risk-assessment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191170/unique-gift-ideas-for-business-professionals.htm Professional people are recognized to be more sophisticated, classy and elegant Their lifestyles are a bit hard to handle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:47:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191170/unique-gift-ideas-for-business-professionals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190263/effective-sales-training-begins-by-defining-your-desired-results.htm Before you can begin to effectively train your sales team, you must first comprehend what you are trying to accomplish You need to know exactly where your numbers are, and where you want them to be Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:47:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190263/effective-sales-training-begins-by-defining-your-desired-results.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190256/how-to-keep-employees-happy.htm The housing crisis, interest rate cuts, soaring gas prices and declining stocks are making for a nervous American workforce Antsy employees are anxious about expenses and worried about the loss of their jobs Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:54:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190256/how-to-keep-employees-happy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190253/some-simple-ways-to-save-costs-during-a-recession.htm Below you will find five ways to make a positive change in your business to help you make it through tough economic times: 1) Invest in Employees - The best resource your company has is its employees When the economy takes a down turn, your business will feel it, and the individuals feel the impacts as well Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:26:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190253/some-simple-ways-to-save-costs-during-a-recession.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190124/business-planning-for-road-mapping-to-success.htm Is your business running according to your plan What, no plan Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:13:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190124/business-planning-for-road-mapping-to-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/190074/collapsible-gates.htm Collapsible gates install over dock doors, lift-up doors, hallways and entrance ways and provide ventilation, visibility, and security They are utilized in a wide range of commercial and industrial uses, including major factories, shipping centers, warehousing complexes, retail centers, schools, hospitals, hospitals, medical laboratories, and office buildings Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:47:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/190074/collapsible-gates.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/189893/online-appointment-scheduling-converting-overhead-time-to-billable-time.htm How Online Appointment Scheduling Can Benefit Your Spa Business Have you had the following scenario happen A client walks in ready for her 12pm manicure and pedicure that is to be followed by a nutrient mask at 12:20 and a full body wrap afterward Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:01:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/189893/online-appointment-scheduling-converting-overhead-time-to-billable-time.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/189168/creating-the-future-writing-a-business-plan.htm Creating the future is a leap of faith - and a good jump requires a solid foundation. In business part of that foundation is generally a business plan. It might be a plan put forward within an organisation in which resources are requested, a proposal for lending addressed to debt providers or a prospectus for investment addressed to business angels, venture capitalists or... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:46:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/189168/creating-the-future-writing-a-business-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188660/the-dmaic-model-and-business-success.htm The major success factor of any organization is the competitive edge it has over others. This is dependent upon the quality of products offered by the business according to the expectations of the customer. For this, the major aspect is the reduction of defects to zero. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:33:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188660/the-dmaic-model-and-business-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188554/top-ten-success-factors-of-lean-six-sigma-identifying-success-factors-critical-to-deployment-and-evaluating-which-tools-have-the-most-impact-on-projects.htm Identifying success factors critical to deployment, and evaluating which tools have the most impact on projects New research has identified the success factors critical to the success of a lean six sigma deployment, and the ones that make a difference etween partial and complete success The research also examined tool use in projects, and evaluated which tools were best... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:19:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188554/top-ten-success-factors-of-lean-six-sigma-identifying-success-factors-critical-to-deployment-and-evaluating-which-tools-have-the-most-impact-on-projects.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188225/increasing-business-productivity-with-software.htm To succeed in any business, employers need tools and information to boost productivity Computers improve productivity because they can accomplish tasks faster and eliminate the need to manually repeat routine tasks Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:05:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188225/increasing-business-productivity-with-software.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188061/benefits-of-integrating-six-sigma-and-lean-manufacturing.htm Lean manufacturing aims at pursuing continuous elimination of waste. It is a philosophy implemented throughout the world with a goal to identify and eliminate unproductive tasks, activities and behavior in the manufacturing environment. Businesses are facing huge competition and need to implement new methods of sustaining profitability and efficiency. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:27:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188061/benefits-of-integrating-six-sigma-and-lean-manufacturing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187972/judgments-remove-from-credit-report.htm A judgment on your credit report means you have been sued for payment of a debt. It is a legal proceeding that will give the creditor extra time to try and collect on the debt. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:49:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187972/judgments-remove-from-credit-report.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187091/buying-bar-chairs-top-5-mistakes-not-to-make.htm There are 5 common mistakes that most bar owners and managers make when shopping for their bar chairs around the world Those mistakes are deeply rooted in our social order, traditions, and perceptions created by mass marketing techniques Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:01:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187091/buying-bar-chairs-top-5-mistakes-not-to-make.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187088/a-room-that-reaches-out-and-welcomes-your-guests.htm There are a lot of public buildings where a need is evident to create a reception room, a lobby or a waiting room for customers Most medical practices need such a room so patients can wait in relative comfort for their appointment with the doctor Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:54:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187088/a-room-that-reaches-out-and-welcomes-your-guests.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186780/various-features-of-collection-management-system.htm A collection management system enables managing organizational workflow and assist in checking and solving cases by providing complete automated environment. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:39:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186780/various-features-of-collection-management-system.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186726/a-summary-of-the-fundamental-principles-of-management-training.htm An accessible summary of the foundations of management training and what effect it has on a companies objectives and strategy. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:38:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186726/a-summary-of-the-fundamental-principles-of-management-training.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186336/an-equality-policy-does-your-business-need-one.htm What is an equality policy An equality policy is a business document that outlines a company's position on equality in the workplace Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:12:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186336/an-equality-policy-does-your-business-need-one.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186123/motivate-your-sales-team-to-crush-the-tomato.htm Motivation is one of the biggest keys to developing successful teams. Every day strong skilled teams are beaten by lesser skilled ones loaded with heart and desire. But who creates the motivation for that to happen? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:31:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186123/motivate-your-sales-team-to-crush-the-tomato.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185774/10-tips-to-manage-labor-more-effectively.htm Typically, labor rates were in the $700/hour range five years ago Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:54:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185774/10-tips-to-manage-labor-more-effectively.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185467/key-business-advantages-to-being-small-how-to-leverage-them.htm As a small business, you have many disadvantages over bigger players You have less money to play around with, perhaps less in-house skills, and you won't have as much power when it comes to negotiation either Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:32:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185467/key-business-advantages-to-being-small-how-to-leverage-them.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185466/business-management-key-skills-of-great-managers.htm Managing a business requires a wide range of skills and experience All managers will have things that they are good at, and things that they are not Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:26:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185466/business-management-key-skills-of-great-managers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185465/achieving-your-business-goals-through-successful-negotiation.htm When trying to achieve your business goals, being skilled in negotiation can work strongly in your favour Whether you would like to win a new contract to drive revenue for your business; work with a supplier to reduce your costs and increase your margins; or work with a problem customer to overcome potential legal ramifications; you can be sure that being a dextrous... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:19:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185465/achieving-your-business-goals-through-successful-negotiation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185140/six-step-to-improve-customer-service-right-now.htm We get a lot of advice about how to deliver great customer service Many of the tips are reminders of what we already know (but we occasionally forget) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:04:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185140/six-step-to-improve-customer-service-right-now.htm