One thing that you should consider is to include in your business card not only company’s information but your e-mail address as well. Better yet, include a website so you can include your url. The tendency of person who received your card will be to view your business through your website and this may lead to sale or service contract.

Your business card is one of first vital steps to quality customer relationship. It is considered a valuable tool and an important part of business growth. To have it printed in finest way is not only a concern but a necessity. Present identity of your business, use precise color, appropriate design, right paper and a quality and dependable printing press which offers a fast turnaround in order to have it done in finest possible way.

Imagine it coming into life in full color. Now, after that moment, it’s your turn to make your imagination come alive. Create, customize and add a UV gloss coating for that extra shine and protection. At this instant, it’s not just a product of mind but a product of wonderful craftsmanship and skill.

The leader knows what he doesn’t know. The leader is not afraid to ask clarifications, if he does not understand a particular subject.

The leader knows meaning of two minutes. He should respect time of others and that of his own.

The leader teaches. Above all, leader develops others. As Lao Tzu advanced: “the leader having accomplished great things, people all feel they did it themselves…”

The very best leaders go beyond mere setting of example. He should be able to cause a leap of imagination and faith in his people.

The leader recognizes that people are often at their very best moment they have been let go. There are times when an employee doesn’t like work anymore, or he is unable to appreciate how whole enterprise works- this is time to set him free.

A Company Must Be Profitable

1. A solid financial base is fundamental. 2. Debt should not exceed equity. A debt to equity ratio of 1 to 1 or better should be goal, so that a company’s leader and key executives do not spend all their time on mere survival -paying bills, meeting payroll, and keeping banks happy- but moving forward and meeting bigger challenges and doing more visionary work. 3. There should be a regular process for annual strategic planning and budget-planning.

The Fundamentals of Profit and Loss

1. Manage expectations, not profits. Keep shareholders informed, to eliminate doubts of manipulating numbers. 2. The Chairman and CEO should be financially literate. They should know what numbers really mean. 3. Good growth and profitability requires exercise of critical judgment. The leader should make certain that budget is one company can live with. 4. In repurchasing company’s own stocks, make sure that it will add to company’s earnings. 5. Look into availability of funds so that balance sheet will not be compromised.

Make an Edge in Business World

1. Writing. It is a unique and powerful skill you can use for clarity and persuasion. 2. Public Speaking and Story-telling. Speak directly, and without notes, to your audience. Individuals respond to a well-told story. 3. Thinking. People do not respect sloppy thinking in a leader. Thoughts should be carefully considered then expressed directly, crisply, and clearly.

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