Perfect Attendance at Work
A while ago, a client mentioned to me that people were regularly coming to work late. He wanted this situation to change pronto because it was creating operational and economic issues for the company. He asked for suggestions besides sending warnings to the workers. He also mentioned that employees always had a reason to justify […]
Find Your Place Away From the Competition
As small businesses owners find it increasingly difficult to compete in a crowded marketplace, they try to market to everyone. Unfortunately you cannot be all things to every customer. If you are that kind of business there is another way. It’s about focusing on your uniqueness. By differentiating yourself from the competition, you are creating valuable […]
El Contrato de Franquicia en Puerto Rico
Las franquicias son métodos ampliamente utilizados para hacer negocios ya que se adaptan a una gran variedad de productos y servicios. Como modelo de negocio, constituyen un sistema para impulsar el crecimiento de una empresa. Son sistemas únicos en los cuales unidades separadas se conectan para impulsan el crecimiento de un negocio sumamente integrado. El […]
Recent Studies on Small Business and Job Creation
A recent study commissioned by the Small Business Administration (SBA) reinforces previous studies that small businesses create very few jobs. Its author, researcher L. Spencer Tracy presents conclusions on who actually create jobs in the economy. With unemployment rampant in Puerto Rico, this should be evaluated by the government to determine whether incentives and other […]
Managing IT to Create Business Value
Every year companies waste billions of dollars in IT products and services with high expectations that do not materialize. While IT can assist a company do new or different things- it has no inherent value unless it enhancing the company’s competitiveness. Well intended products and services will create value only if management focuses on expected […]