A Brief History of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Programs Workers Compensation in the Ancient World For almost as long as workers have been injured on the job, we have had some formal or informal system for compensating workers for workplace injuries. Managing and processing workers’ compensation claims is, if not the oldest profession in the world,…
Category: Business
What are the dangers of using Facebook to grow your business?
Several years ago, if you wanted to grow your business, Facebook was the most popular method. And many people still feel today that using this social media platform is practical. This thought process is the glorified nativity. When Facebook launched in 2004, my friend called me and invited me to join her. After about a…
the right thing to do
We had a raid. In broad daylight and right by the front door! It’s really bad when someone walks into your house just like that and takes what they want. Do what you want and scratch where you want. It just so happened that my son’s laptop was replaced and I was next in line…
Write the flashback in fiction
Flashbacks are tools for the fiction writer to add depth and interest to a story, as they can be a part of any piece of writing in any genre and type. Flashbacks are important to the drama of the story, because they take the reader into the lives of the characters on an emotional level…
They call me "Mr. Yellow Pages"
Maybe it’s because I had mono in college and I still look a little yellow sometimes. Or because I worked for the Yellow Pages for 25 years as a sales consultant. I think it’s probably because I wrote an insider’s guide as a “behind the scenes” look at the directory publishing industry, which is now…
Get More Control of Your 401k: What It Could Mean for Your Future
Points to ponder as you consider what can be done to maximize your 401k returns: 1. Are you maximizing the returns from your 401k? 2. Is your plan working efficiently? 3. Do you need to maximize retirement income? 4. Do you want a simple yet powerful strategy to increase your retirement wealth? For most people,…
The benefits of online aptitude tests
Online aptitude tests are a popular way to measure a person’s ability to perform well in given situations. It is a common tool that companies use as a prerequisite for employment. It is done by putting together a structure of tests that evaluate different areas such as logic, problem solving and linguistic ability. Depending on…
Cyprus companies listed in emerging markets of the Cyprus Stock Exchange ideal for any type of project
International investors wishing to invest globally in any type of investment (stock or bond trading, property and others) now have the opportunity to conduct their business efficiently by choosing to register a public company in Cyprus and subsequently list the company in Cyprus. Market of Emerging Companies of the Stock Market through simplified procedures and…
Six Essential Strategies to Keep Students Engaged in Class
Are your students highly engaged in the class, motivated, and performing to the best of their ability? In a perfect classroom setting, all students would be engaged in the course, interested in the subjects, and performing to the best of their abilities. That is what every educator expects when he starts teaching a class. The…
Objection handling: I am happy with my current provider Thank you
I recently did some work with a client’s telemarketing team. They set the agenda and our session focused on handling objections. We discussed the following; “We will never ever change providers” – Try to ask just one more question. The more you can engage them in a conversation, the more opportunities you can open up….