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Corporate video is a collective term that comprises all the differing video productions utilized in most medium-size to large-size organizations and corporations. Video productions should share common goals: to effectively deliver information, influence decisions by individuals or groups, meet the production schedule and stay within the budget. Speaking of decisions, this process is […]


Good Communication Pays Part 1

The important thing to remember about being a good communicator is actually, not talking you must hold your tongue and LISTEN! This applies to all areas of business, whether you are talking to a customer, an employee or a supplier. It is equally important in casual and social situations because you never know when you […]


Creating memorable messages is utilizing effective communication to move people to act. Memorable messages are the cornerstone of effective marketing messages, whether they are TV commercials, marketing campaigns or product designs. Memorable messages are those that give us confidence in some politicians, authority leaders and products, while we remain distrustful of others. […]


Another fact I would like to share was that the honking of the geese we hear as they migrate is actually them encouraging each other to continue on. Okay, perhaps that could arguably be considered an opinion, but so what?!
It made me think of how we can emulate the compassionate and wise behaviour […]


Just some of the main reasons why a particular hotel becomes famous could be due to its location and its design. This is particularly evident with newer hotels like the Burj al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Whilst the name of the hotel might not be instantly recognizable the fact that the hotel is […]


Public relations is no longer something that just happens; how a company or corporation is perceived in the public eye, particularly in the eye of the company’s shareholders or potential customers, isn’t something that’s left to chance. Companies have entire departments and large budgets in place to ensure that they will be viewed in […]


Why You Should Have It In Writing

There is an old saying in the West that says that if the preacher talks too much about stealing, better sneak out a little early, race home and lock the cellar!
The same holds for the good old boy that says, Ah, we don’t need to have a contract. You can trust me. The […]


Communication overload is more common of an issue than many of us would ever believe. There are several types and levels of communication today based on the technology that we are surrounded with. These communications arrive to us through email, pagers, instant messages, cell phones, voice mail, teleconferencing, video conferencing, and several other means. While […]


The 0845 numbers in Great Britain are a non geographical telephone number which is used all over the country. The telephone number is used by most customer service departments in businesses in the public sector. The call which is made to the customer from the caller is very complex with the charge sometimes being split […]


Are Free Conference Call Services Really Free?

We have all heard the expression “there is no such thing as a free lunch” but with so many companies purporting to offer free conference call services is the famous idiom outdated?
The answer depends on how you define the term “free”. After much research into this subject I have managed to come to some interesting […]


Texting and instant messaging is all the rage these days, as is bad spelling, acronyms and using no punctuation or capital letters. The frantic and frequency of these exchanges seems to negate the need for adequate spelling, punctuation and grammar. This is to help you get to grips with text speak (or txt spk).
Acronyms
The most […]


As technology changes so does the court reporting profession. A growing trend in courtrooms across the country is the use of real-time rather than traditional transcription. Like everywhere else, Tennessee court reporters have to keep up with increased demands.
Traditional Court Transcripts
Historically, Tennessee court reporters kept records of court proceedings using stenographic techniques. In order to […]


If you wish to play an office prank on your colleagues then just try walking into the office and mentioning in passing that there is a company team building event planned soon. The looks of horror will cascade around the office as your colleagues picture the trust falls and group chanting in a secluded field […]


Many people use unimaginable figures of 5 applications and 6 different channels for communication every day. The truth is that an increase in tools does not mean a more efficient communication. Actually, when they try for the first time many employees are unable to reach their co-workers, and this can be attributed to the channel […]


Advances in technology and fast internet service have made video a medium available to just about anyone. Even if you don’t have the equipment at your business, third parties such as a court reporting agency can provide the service.
Advantages of Video-Conferencing
Scheduling a meeting with people in the same building is hard enough, but trying to […]


It is a tough world out there and unfortunately many individuals think a lot more of their skills than they are really worth. In most cases, it is not their fault as their shortcomings have been overlooked so as not to hurt anyones feelings, but in reality by not being upfront and honest with them […]


New members of your downline will look to you for training and advice or assistance to help them get established in the business. They will be keen to succeed and highly motivated to learn. Here are some important tips to help you be effective in training your distributors.
The effectiveness of training sessions depends largely on […]


Many Los Angeles Companies today seem to be enamored with team building activities, games or tasks designed with the idea that throwing a mismatched group of employees into a situation outside of the normal workplace environment will somehow result in improving their ability to work. A lot of employees moan and grouch about the worthless […]


Communication is central to our life - we communicate with others every day, throughout the day. Understanding, appreciating and accommodating personality differences in communication style can bring major success to our effectiveness as a friend, spouse, employee, supervisor, trainer, leader and team member. People have different preferences in the way they take in and […]


How to turn a Group into a Team

Every Los Angeles office wants the same thing for the individual departments within the office; to transcend the individual competition stage and work as a cohesive team. They want every department to be an energetic group of diverse individuals who are committed to achieving common objectives, who work well together, enjoy doing so and who […]


The bottom line in Network Marketing is all about gaining successful outcomes in a network marketing business that you create for yourself. That means working in your own choice of time, space and methods that you feel comfortable with. Most people don’t actually like their day jobs at all, but they do want to earn […]


Finding an “effective” online business network strategy that you can fully trust and rely on to bring you real, profitable leads and business referrals is rather hard to come by online.
While there are many free network hubs online that you can easily join, you have to first look at their effectiveness. Some of the things […]


How do YOU communicate with your people? If you need to let your staff know something - the latest pay offer, when the office party is, that their department is being restructured - how do you do it?
If yours is a fair-sized business, chances are that you leave it to the HR department to fire […]


How to Win at Leading Change

What happens when you want to introduce change in your business? Let’s look at a typical example.
In many companies, a big change is discussed in meetings and memos for weeks or months by the top team. They eventually reach a decision, prepare a presentation and call all the staff to a big meeting.
Well, the […]


Business leaders generally don’t ‘do’ anything. It’s true.
They don’t work on the factory conveyor belt, they don’t write the sales copy, they don’t service the computers.
What leaders do do is talk for a living.
If you’re a senior executive, reflect for a moment on your typical day at work. The chances are that you spend […]


On everything from groceries to electronics, multi-language instruction labels attest to the rise of Spanish-speaking consumers in American society. Spanish holds a pretty strong place in the world language arena as well. For example, out of more than 5,000 languages, Spanish ranks third for having the highest number of speakers. As a result, Spanish is […]


The Evelyn Wood Secret

Reading at a liesurly pace is fine, it is all part of the appeal that reading has to many people. It allows you to relax and process the words slowly. Unfortunately the way we read for pleasure is not suitable when we need to read articles and information for work or study.
When you read […]


In Part 1 we looked at why starting a debate was a breakthrough way to save you time and make more money. Now let’s look at how to get a debate started.
So what’s the best way of getting your people involved in a debate? Well, it involves the most effective form of communication.
As you might […]


As the owner or manager of a medium or small office, you may find yourself looking at a myriad of options for your new or upgrade office phone system.
You have almost certainly heard the debate about the advantages of VoIP vs. PBX systems, and you are tying to make the best decision to fit your […]


We all know that if you get a gift you will probably be happy for the rest of the day. Whether it is your birthday or any other occasion any human being will be happy with a surprise. So should this great attitude and aspect be taken into the workplace? The simple answer is yes. […]


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