Buying a new car is something that most of us will have to do at some point in our lives. It becomes a big decision because of the money that will be spent; in reality it will be the second most expensive purchase we make after buying a house. To make sure that you choose […]
The history and future of resource planning software
Resource planning software is behind some of the most exciting changes in business software development at the moment. Resource planning software, often called Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) was first developed to improve efficiency in factory assembly lines. Today it is helping all types of business to become more efficient and more importantly, more profitable. What […]
Event planning made easy!
I am sure that nearly everyone has been invited to a conference or corporate event at least once during their working lives, it could have been for your company or even your partner’s. Events are being given much more importance these days as it gives businesses a great opportunity to showcase their latest product, engage […]
Strategies to keep your business efficient
After you have a great idea for a business and you find the market niche that you fit into, the task becomes making your business run completely as smooth as possible. It’s no good running a business that isn’t 100% efficient. How can you make not only yourself, but also your employees more productive and […]
5 tips on how to save money on your taxes
It’s getting close to that dreaded time of year again. Even if you lock the door and hide out in the basement you can’t escape it. That’s right – tax season is upon us. Unfortunately, it can’t be escaped. But there are ways that you can make this season a little bit better than the […]
Social media marketing strategies
Marketing used to mean placing advertisements in newspapers and magazines or making recordings for broadcast on radio and television, plus distributing leaflets or brochures and using posters at point of sale. Today, however, marketing also has to embrace technological advances, including the rise of social media as a means to get people’s attention and make […]
Employee drug testing
Your company is successful and growing, revenues are at a record level, and you are moving aggressively to expand and take on more staff, but you are also conscious that you have to keep your house in order regarding substance abuse by staff members. A drug free workplace is paramount if you want to see […]
Best business decisions from leading entrepreneurs
We’ve all dreamt of running our own business, becoming successful in our own right, driving nice cars, taking luxury cruises and commanding respect from both the business world and the rest of the world. But how do we get there? Daydreaming certainly isn’t the path to success. Every single successful businessperson has had to work […]
Oman gearing up for further growth and prosperity
It would appear the Oman corporate banking sector is in a far healthier position than it was a year ago, with figures indicating a “noticeable improvement in its performance”. Speaking at a press conference in Oman’s capital Muscat, which was held at the beginning of January, the country’s finance minister, Darwish bin Ismaeel al Balushi, […]
Reasons why the human resource department is important
For every business, whether it’s small, large or a multi national, the human resources function is more that just making sure people get paid on time or new staff are hired. Human resources is a key player when it comes to helping a company’s strategy evolve with the times, it also help to motivate staff […]