Internal and External Communication

16th November 2009 by Samit 3 Comments

Well, communication is one of the main activities on which all businesses and personal relations are dependent. In a couple of articles here we will establish the proper and reliable methods of communication both on an official level and also on a personal level. Remember all relationships that gets born, grows and ultimately dies are dependent on communication or due to an absence of it. Thus proper communication between partners and business entities would help to not only create and develop a relationship, but also to bore fruits from the development for long term goals.
Identifying communication techniques on two levels: Business and Personal helps us perpetuate the benefits and understand the inter dependencies.
Communication Basics and Modes:
In a business environment, there are two basic levels of communication: Internal and External.
Internal Communication refers to the communication happening internally within an organization. This basically means the way, practices and processes of communication between employees and business stakeholders.
External Communication includes the communications to and from customers and business partners, which may include suppliers and vendors, consultants, professionals and support systems etc.
In both these cases, the medium of communication can be:
1. Face to Face : Both planned and incidental
2. Telephone
3. Written or Email
A break down in any one of these channels of communication can lead to a much bigger impact on the employee relations as well as on the business objective or credibility for the organization as a whole
Here we will review the different aspects of all the above mentioned three mediums of communication for both the internal and the external levels in my subsequent posts.

Coming back to my blog

5th October 2009 by Samit 2 Comments

Hey Im back after a long time…been stuck with some ongoing projects at work and had to take them on an urgent basis.
There has also been bad news of someone close leaving this world and thus had made a mark on my daily life for quite some time.
We are rolling out alot of business processes to our smaller companies and also new services are getting enlisted through Portal and other customer interfaces.
So, as you can guess, its been a lot of hard work last month and half, some emotional upheaveals, and thus sadly, I had not been able to concentrate on my blog.
But I guess those things happen to most of us. The main requirement in those stressful times is to be determined to stick to your guns and wait for the right time to bring back your old self, or to come back when the opportune moment arrives.
I guess thats how I look at most things.

All these weeks, though at times I did have the option of writing a few lines here and there , I kept myswelf restricted and did not really publish them. I can see a few articles awaiting in the draft status, but whichh has;nt seen the light of the day. So be it.

But now, comparatively free from other calls and duties, I would like to come back and keep on writing a couple of good articles. I hope my readers would appreciate the same.

How to handle a discount sale

9th August 2009 by Samit No Comments

 
With the economy still in a downturn mode, and demands and sales plummeting down, there is hardly any option for the major brands in business other than offering a mind blowing discount on its items and products.

 

You can now see them at every corner of any shopping mall across the country, and probably the globe. If a mall is designed in such a way that every store attracts human eyeballs,  they are now making the eyes pop out of their sockets with the discount tags dangling from every shop window. Blackberry, Reebok, Lilliput, Zapp, AND, Starmark,one feels dizzy with discount. This is not only for the consumer items but has well spread across consumer durables, home and household products and even some industrial products too.

 

The sale season is not restricted to the malls. Streets are covered with sale signs and “Have to go Today signs”. What these companies are doing are basically to push these  goods off the shelves and warehouses to bring in liquid cash and reduce overheads. Remember that what these companies are banking upon is mostly “Impulsive shopping”. Since discount sales are a way of life now, here’s how to make the most of them:

 

● You need to know the market for the product. You need to know what prices are usually offered during this time of the year and what about its competitors. Remember there are some products which give out normal discounts at different times of the years. Refrigerators and Air conditioners usually cost less during winter, room heaters during summers. Also you need to understand whether the discount is really as much as being promised or are there any hidden costs. Many times these companies pick up an additional substantial amount by including it in shipping and freight/installation charges etc. So ask your sales person what other charges would be levied.

 

● You usually can’t exchange stuff bought during a sale. This is more or less the general rule while these huge discounts are offered. Assuming that  the company wants to get rid of 10000 pairs of Jeans that’s been lying in their warehouse and shelves for the last 11 months or so, it is most natural that quite a few of them might be discolored, or may have scratches or stains in them. So, in most cases, it is ‘NO EXCHANGE’. Check this out a forehand, and so while deciding on a fresh pair of trousers, insist or spare the extra time of trying it out in the trial room.

 

● Is it really worth it to buy three shirts for the price for two, when they look almost the same? Think it over and over, do you really need three shirts. It’s just the business’s way of making you cough up with more money that you would normally do by luring you into more discounts. One solution is to find someone who might also need a shirt and go for it jointly to grab the offer.

 

● Or you may not want the half-its-original price -dinner-set at all. he he just wanted you to think back and see whether you really want this 176 piece Dinner Set at all. I mean isnt the 72 piece fine with you and your family and friends? move out of the section which is offering the discount, stand in a corner and think if it is really essential for your home, or how much need is for you to use it?

 

● Be ready to do some quick calculations in your head while you are guessing the discount amount and percentage. It usually needs a fair knowledge of conversion from percentages to amounts and vice versa. it would also need some knowledge of fractions. There’s no time to pull out the calculator so probably you would need to work it out mentally. Others may also use the cell phone’s calculator section.

 

● Be prepared to wait — at the trial rooms, at the cash counter. It’s expected that there would be a huge response to the “All goes today” sign shouting at every passerby, you may need to give yourself much extra time at these places.

 

● Avoid ‘rush hours’, especially those in the evenings, weekends and the last day of the sale. Though the last day of the sale does through up some times an additional offer or two, it is not advisable to grab this opportunity for most kind of items and products since all the less attractive and defective products are left there as left-overs. You have a better chance of shopping well if you go when few others are expected.

 

● Keep a check on your temper. It has a high chance of going upwards. The crowd, the chaos, the hours are going to make you want to snap — but that will spoil the fun. This is also lucrative for all of them as much as it is to you.

SO remember these tips and enjoy a ‘happy shopping’.

Blog Carnival : 7 August 09

8th August 2009 by Samit 2 Comments

Welcome to the August 7, 2009 edition of tips personal development and self help.

A link back from the Publishers to my website would be highly appreciated.

SmallTownSim presents >What stands up- sometimes falls down posted at >Joy’s Journey To Wellness, saying, “JJ2W is an on-going journal that shares the ups, downs, disappointments and victories of living with chronic pain/illness. Filled with candor and humor; Joy definitely shares the best of herself.”

Douglas Manning presents >Need A Time Management System? Use These Tools For Effective Time Management posted at >SuccessHound.com, saying, “An effective time management system has several key elements. Take a look at this article to learn the basics of developing a potent system to manage your time.”

Srinivas Rao presents >The Power of Your S.M.I.L.E posted at >The Skool of Life.

Ben presents >Quicken Online Trends posted at >Money Smart Life.

Greg Frost presents >Inject Some Confidence Boosters in You posted at >Building Self Confidence | Confidence Tips | Build Self Esteem.

Steven Handel presents >Give Your Body Time: A Jump Start, Couch Potatoes Guide To Health And Improvement posted at >The Emotion Machine.

Dan Miller presents >Student Loan posted at >Student Consolidation, saying, “Student loan consolidation is a great way to get a lower interest rate, as a reputable consolidation company will buy each loan off of the original lenders, lump it into one loan and offer lower interest and even deferment plans. Consolidate student loans to get them paid off more quickly with financial advice from a guidance counselor in this free video on student loans”

Jon Chambers presents >Sanity: Interpersonal vs. Intrapersonal (Article) posted at >The Mind Of Jon.

Greg Frost presents >4 Common Causes Of Memory Loss posted at >Photographic Memory | Memory Loss | Memory Techniques.

Hardy presents >What Is Procrastination? How Do We Avoid It? posted at >Typing Dot.

Patricia Turner presents >100 Things You Can Learn or Do in 30 Days or Less posted at >Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Wally Bock presents >Follow your bliss, but maybe not to work posted at >Momentor.

Jack Schmidt presents >Albert Einstein and Your Personal Economy posted at >SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “SectorMatic Money Site – Personal Finance | Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget. Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a money diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SectorMatic. It’s for you!”

Elisha Knackwood presents >Top 50 Medical Career Blogs posted at >Nursing Assistant Guides.

Kaushik Chokshi presents >Banish the ANGST of the Law of Attraction posted at >Beyond Karma, saying, “Awareness and the Law of Attraction”

Greg Frost presents >Memory loss in Old Age posted at >Photographic Memory | Memory Loss | Memory Techniques.

Deb White presents >Divorce Daily Dollop 6: Mental artistry. posted at >Divorce: Coping…Surviving…Support, saying, “Thank you! I’ll link back as soon as I figure it out. I’m a newbie!”

Barbara Williams presents >100 Useful Sites for School Nurses posted at >NursingDegree.net.

Alvina Lopez presents >50 Useful Mind-Mapping Tools for College Students posted at >Associate Degree Blog.

Steven Handel presents >HowCast Videos: Basics To Practicing Buddhist Meditation posted at >The Emotion Machine.

Wally Bock presents >I hate my job! posted at >Momentor.

Jack Schmidt presents >The High Cost of Deep Fried Coke posted at >SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “SectorMatic.com – Personal Finance | Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget. Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a money diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SectorMatic. It’s for you!”

Alvina Lopez presents >100 Incredible Philanthropy Blogs posted at >Online Bible College Degrees – Online Bible Colleges.

nissim ziv presents >How to Reach your Career Goals and Objectives posted at >Job Interview Guide, saying, “Being successful in a profession covers a lot of aspects. Every individual who is in a profession should have career goals and some objectives that are over and above their day to day objectives of earning and working.”

nissim ziv presents >Career Change: Cover Letter for a Career Change posted at >Job Interview Guide, saying, “Some people also decide to have a career change in the middle of their professional lives. This article provides an example of cover letter for a career change and the objectives for that.”

Brooklyn White presents >101 Ways to Improve Your Life When You Can’t Find a Job posted at >Construction Management Degrees.

Patricia Turner presents >100 YouTube Videos to Instantly Improve Your Mood posted at >MRI Technician Schools.

Kate Hopkins presents >100 Amazingly Insightful People You Can Learn from on Twitter posted at >Online College Degree.org.

Wise_Bread presents >The Best Book I’ve Ever Read About Making Changes Stick posted at >Wisebread.

Debbie Dragon presents >Starting a Small Business Part One: Planning posted at >Empowering Mom.

fourleafclovergoodluckcharms presents >Four Leaf cLovers posted at >Four Leaf cLover Good Luck Charms.com, saying, “Luck plays a hugely significant role in many different aspects of our lives. Luck has the power to transform both our personal and professional lives. Do you feel lucky?”

Tasha & Danny G presents >The power of your subconscious mind posted at >Love. Health. Money..

Jack Schmidt presents >The Meaning of Wealth posted at >SectorMatic Money Journal, saying, “SectorMatic Money Site – Personal Finance | Everything for the Big Spender on a Budget! Now you can live like a fat cat, even if you’re on a momey diet. Laugh all the way to the bank with Jack Schmidt and SectorMatic Money Site. It’s for you!”

HA Guy presents >How To Handle Moving In Together – Part 2: The Bathroom posted at >Humorous Advice, saying, “This humorous article focuses on fostering strong relationships right from the beginning of moving in with your significant other.”

Personal Development and Self Help

Nicole presents >Forgive Your Parents, For They Know Not What They Do posted at >Just MakeItBetter, saying, “Got problems forgiving your parents?”

Josh Hanagarne presents >New Series: How To Have Tourette’s posted at >World’s Strongest Librarian, saying, “My battle with Tourette’s Syndrome has made it hard to find the bright side of life at times. It’s a weird disorder with weird symptoms. I let it cripple me for ten years. The treatment has been a combination of support from family and friends, learning to love myself, and fighting out of the blackest depression. It’s give me a lot of great stories and I’ve learned more about myself from this disorder than anything else–for that I’m grateful.”

notyourmotherscrazy presents >Tip of the Week: Find your people posted at >Not Your Mother’s Crazy, saying, “The blog has a weekly schedule of postings and Sunday will always feature one tip for the week to challenge readers and focus them.”

zenmasterben presents >Happiness posted at >zenmasterben.com.

Vincent presents >How To Eliminate Mediocrity From Your Life posted at >Hit Your Goals.

Rupert Mamby presents >Motivation for Self Improvement posted at >ViewBiz News.

Positive Present presents >you CAN have it all: 8 tips for balancing work and life posted at >positively present.

Astrid Lee presents >Celebrating Dalai Lama’s Birthday with World Peace video series posted at >World Healing, saying, “Peace begins within you. Free video series by the Dalai Lama on how we can realize true peacefulness. A Must-see.”

Christopher X. Gerber presents >How to React to a Lie posted at >Experiment: Gerbus.

Kristen Garcia presents >Sensual Honeymoon Tips for the Bride posted at >Life Of Kristen, saying, “Ideas to make a honeymoon extra special for your husband.”

Aparna presents >Kapalabhati Pranayam posted at >Beauty & Personality Grooming, saying, “Persons doing Kapalabhati will be inhaling a good amount of oxygen which purifies the blood and in turn strengthens the nervous and brain centres. It also gives good massage to the internal abdominal organs. Incorporating Anulom Vilom Pranayam and Kapalabhati breathing exercises in your daily exercise regimen not only cures chronic diseases but also strengthens your immune system, thus, warding off many diseases. Those suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obstinate skin diseases, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic depression, constipation, flatulence, menstrual problems, kidney diseases, respiratory problems, allergies, sinus etc. have benefited tremendously from a regular practice of Kapalabhati pranayam.”

Shamelle presents >Jumpstart Your Initiative, You Have Waited Long Enough posted at >Enhance Life.

Wally Bock presents >Social Media for Life Improvement posted at >Momentor.

Arthur Pledger presents >Get Your Mind Right posted at >World Domination with Arthur Pledger, saying, “No more sitting around reading about other peoples success. Its time to create your own bases. No more letting creditors, panhandlers, and B.S. employers take pot shots at you. No more saying “I wish I could” or “If only”. Make today your first day…”

Steve Faber presents >What is the Correct Weight for Height, And is it Really? posted at >Belly Fat Loser.

Martin Russell presents >“Conspiracy of the Rich”- A Review posted at >Word of Mouth Marketing.

Nancy Miller presents >10 Celebrities Who Are Insanely Healthy posted at >Radiology Technician Schools.

Nancy Miller presents >How to Get Along Better with Your College Roommate posted at >Online Christian Colleges.

Kaushik Chokshi presents >How to get into FLOW at will posted at >Beyond Karma, saying, “Flow is a state of being in Grace, the zone, the Now…a state which is effortless, joyful and fulfilling.”

Hal LaPray presents >Interview With A Social Security Attorney posted at >Disability Information & Resources, saying, “Steven Packard, a Social Security Attorney who represents disability claimants granted an interview to the local news.”

Anne Simone presents >100 Motivational Blog Posts for the Unemployed. posted at >Psychology Degrees.

presents >Characteristics of a Genius and How to Think Like a Genius posted at >Home Life Weekly, saying, “Ever wanted to be a genius? Recent research found that geniuses share a certain personality traits characteristics.”

Geoff presents >Blog Carnival – Submit an Article to a Carnival posted at >Blog Carnival listings, saying, “Hard drive failure warning signs so you can save your data before it is too late.”

Cory presents >Frisbee for Fun and Fitness posted at >Eating Healthy, saying, “Frisbee can be both a lot of fun and a great source of exercise.”

Wally Bock presents >Brand You should be You posted at >Momentor.

Alex presents > posted at >Quitting Buddy Blog, saying, “Quit Smoking Successfully – Quitting Tips”

Vicky presents >Fun Wedding Ideas posted at >Affordable Wedding Planning, saying, “Some clever, unique, and fun ideas for your wedding.”

Lucy presents >Wedding Symbolism posted at >Wedding Tips, saying, “What the wedding ring, kiss at the altar, and bride’s veil symbolize.”

SmallTownSim presents >Facing your demons posted at >Joy’s Journey To Wellness.

Kristen Howe presents >When You Are Almost to the Finish Line Be Careful! posted at >Law of Attraction Key.

Christina Crowe presents >Stop Your Junk Food Addiction (Part 3) posted at >Salad Sticks, saying, “Learn how to stop that junk food addiction and go on a healthier diet.”

GP presents >The Roads Less Traveled « Musings from Montana posted at >Manely Montana, saying, “Taking the roads less traveled in life”

Scientific Living presents >Fearlessness posted at >Scientific Living.

Time Management and Setting Priorities

Mindi Lyons presents >Stop Excusing Your Happiness Away! posted at >Mindi Lyons . com.

Courtney presents >Wedding Theme Ideas: Unique and Creative Wedding Themes-Western Wedding Theme posted at >Wedding Themes, saying, “A Western wedding theme can be a lot of fun and is definitely not used very often.”

DeMarcus presents >How To Begin A Personal Development Plan posted at >Self Improvement Articles.

Hal LaPray presents >Cancer-Stricken Social Security Claimant Makes YouTube Plea To Obama posted at >Disability Information & Resources.

michaelweaver4 presents >7 Ways to Simplify Your Life posted at >findinspirationtoday.com – Find Inspiration & Personal Development Today, saying, “This article touches on effective ways to simplify your life – thus becoming more efficient in managing your time and your daily life.”

Srinivas Rao presents >How our reactions to events can impact our destiny posted at >The Skool of Life.

kamlajoshi presents >Checklist for effective communication | Bukisa.com posted at >bukisa.

Robbie presents >Stack verus Queue: Your Brain & Things posted at >Small Steps.

Douglas Manning presents >Why You Need A Time Management System Now posted at >SuccessHound.com.

Vincent presents >10 Ways To Help You Get Out Of A Slump posted at >Hit Your Goals, saying, “Learn how to get out of a slump and start achieving again by using these 10 ways.”

zenmasterben presents >How can I organize my day? posted at >zenmasterben.com.

Linda Jones presents >100 Terrific Time-Management Tools to Get Your Degree in 3 Years posted at >Best Colleges Online.

cherrycher presents >Inside the fish bowl posted at >People are People, saying, “There is a big beautiful world out there, but it’s up to you to discover it.”

Elisha Webster Emerson presents >Time is Money? O Yes! posted at >My Inconvenient Body, saying, “How I’m learning to manage my time as a new mother.”

Bill presents >Attitude is Everything posted at >Bubble Planner, saying, “We’d be delighted to be part of your carnival.”

Warren presents >Zen to Done Month 3 – Plan posted at >GenerallyThinking.com, saying, “This is a report on a (free) productivity program I’m working my way through. Each month I have to work on different habits – this time, I’m planning tasks for the day and week ahead, after last month learning to work through my overflowing inbox!”

Positive Present presents >stop wanting and start being posted at >positively present.

Jon presents >TUIs: Geeky Acronym or The Holy Grail of Productivity posted at >The Wandering Generalist, saying, “Thanks!”

Kristen Howe presents >The 80/20 Rule Applies to Everything posted at >Law of Attraction Key.

marjorie presents >13 Tips To Get The Most Out of Conferences posted at >Wealth Junkies, saying, “Conferences and trade shows are great opportunities to learn about your industry, network, and connect with like minded individuals in your field. Here are some tips and suggestions to get the most out of your next event.”

Mindi Lyons presents >When You Just Want to Cry posted at >Mindi Lyons . com.

Ralph Jean-Paul presents >A Bugs Life: Applying the Success Principles of Ants posted at >Potential 2 Success, saying, “Because of their success principles, if ants were human, they would be the most successful group of people on the planet. Learn what makes them so effective and apply it to your own personal development.”

Taylor Coburn presents >Time for Change Movie posted at >Motivia, saying, “When it comes to setting priorities and goal setting, maybe we dwell on the past, and at times maybe we live for the future. The truth is, there is only now. Now is the time for change. Enjoy this free inspirational movie.”

Silicon Valley Blogger presents >Why I Want To Retire Early, Change Roles and Live On One Income posted at >The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

The Smarter Wallet presents >5 Free Online Calendars and Personal Planners To Organize Your Life posted at >The Smarter Wallet, saying, “Help set your priorities using these tools.”

Ray presents >Declutter Your Life By Getting Rid Of Junk Mail posted at >Money Blue Book.

presents >Weekly Menu Planner posted at >Home Life Weekly, saying, “weekly menu planner will help you save time wondering around the supermarket by planning meals in advance.”

Charles Chua C K presents >All About Living with Life: Time Management is Life Management – 7 Things That Impact Your Life posted at >All About Living with Life.

Ben presents >How to Reduce Perfectionism to Accomplish More and Experience Less Stress posted at >Self Help Gold.

Dr. Alan Singer presents >Scenes of Real Nature Reduce Stress more than High-Def Plasma Can posted at >FamilyThinking.com, saying, “it’s true; there is something about looking at nature that truly helps to calm us”

Kathleen Gaga presents >Participating in a marathon is like growing a business posted at >Street Smarts Marketing & Promotions, saying, “The fact is, it is in the moment by moment choices we make we either create our success or create our failure. Simple as that. Cake or vision. Television or walk. Sleep in or fundraise. It’s the same with business.”

Karl Raats presents >5 ways of dealing with your inner critic posted at >Pinching the Ostrich, saying, “You”

Renee V. Rouse presents >Frugal Tip – Summer Fun Bags posted at >Frugal-Living-Skills Blog, saying, “My family and I tend to be somewhat spontaneous and have been known to decide to go somewhere at the drop of a hat. That’s part of what summer is about right? A problem that we ran into is that after deciding we wanted to go we had to spend way too much time packing up all the gear that we needed.”

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Google hiring people to Work from Home

27th July 2009 by Samit No Comments

 
Google, the Internet giant is now hiring people to work from home. This offer is open to limited people of US and Canandian nationalities only.

In this times of economic recession and falling income levels, google has opened up its doors and have created hope for millions of Americans and Canadians with a Work-From-Home option. After conducting a pilot project for a couple of months Google have opened its doors for the netizens.
What you need to qualify is basically the same that you require to participate in other work-from-home programs. It inlcudes:
1, An Internet connection and basic internet skills
2. An enrollment in google’s website for creating your account in orfder to receive your kit with a $2 charges.
3. Working from your homes and encasing the month end cheque sent by Google.

The USD 2 charges are meant for shipping and handling charges and also to filter the serious workers from the casual ones.


This ‘work-from-home’ project has been tested with the help of a few dozen participants by Google for the last few months, and it is reported that have already started pouring in money for the select few who were associated with it. Please check the link for their Google Adsense screenshots.

 
Google also says that for a start, an investment of about 2-3 hours each day is what it is targeting at for its associates. This also means that you would not have to leave your day job in order to participate and reap the benefits from this fantastic scheme.

 
Through this scheme Google attempts to reach distant and inaccessible regions of Canada where it wants to retain a stronghold in both advertisement revenues and loyal customers.

Thus with this new foray into the “work from home” income industry by Google , its workers would have the flexibility to work from their own homes based on flexible time schedules. This would also mean more time for their family and still being able to generate money for expenses.

From a small start up company in 1996, Google has emerged to be the largest internet search engine company, and also have brought in new initiatives in online marketing and advertising concepts along with SEO technologies and more accurate algorithm. Diversifying into every possible bit of net business, all the time consistently posting profits year after year and redefining itself in a new way every few months, Google has now become unbeatable. This latest foray into  opening  its doors for the whole generation of “work from home”  Americans and Canadians Google has pulled another Ace, once again..

Wishing Google’s new scheme a hearty success!!!

For more details check up the Business section of http://www.Newyorktoday.com