Nowadays, employers are trying to combat the problem of obesity in the workplace. It is a growing problem with consequences that might surprise companies in the future. Statistics shows, annual medical expenses for obese employees are estimated to be 42 percent higher than for a person with a healthy weight. Expenditures ballooned because of this. This is the very reason companies are employing obesity prevention programs to combat the problem. The... 

Ask for the sale – a home business entrepreneur must always remember that marketing, advertising, or promotional activities are completely worthless, regardless of how clever, expensive, or perfectly targeted they are, unless one simple thing is accomplished–ask for the sale. This is not to say that being a great salesperson, advertising copywriting whiz or a public relations specialist isn’t a tremendous asset to your business.... 

Lately I heard a statistic that the majority of businesses operate at 60% of their potential. While I was unable to obtain the source of that statistic it seemed rather accurate or maybe even high. The Small Business Association reports that “2/3 of new employer firms survive at least 2 years, and about 1/2 survive at least 4 years.” The language they use is almost as scary as the statistics themselves. This article provides tips to help you... 

Building a network of people who can give you advice is like having a “virtual team” to back you up. Building a network using current contacts - If your new business is in the industry in which you were previously employed, you probably already know key players and customers whose opinions you respect. Talk to them, and then ask whether you can call periodically to get their reactions to your progress. Building a network from scratch -... 

Stress has always been part of work. With all the workloads given, meeting the deadlines, quotas and so on, can add up to it. Unfortunately, work stress has significant health consequences that range from the relatively benign, more colds and flu, to the more serious, heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Shifting to a low-stress job may be difficult or impossible for many people. But, there is always a way to deal with stress. Managing stress is...