Business Ethics

Business ethics is an interesting branch of business theory, primarily because of the fact that they are inherently interesting in a market economy. People tend to be extremely distrustful of corporations in market economies and the bigger they are, the worse that problem of trust usually gets. Business ethics therefore are politically charged in many different circumstances and that in turn serves to make them interesting. Aside from this academic interest however, business ethics are also important for a company and its success. Here are some ways in which this is true.

Public Image

It is impossible to discuss business ethics as a branch of academia without taking a look at the relationship between business ethics and public image. Each corporation has a particular public image, which represents the way in which the public views the corporation.

Since public image is largely a result of company behavior, business ethics play a large role in determining public image since they determine behavior. And public image is important to success in most cases, which is one of the reasons as to why business ethics are important to a company’s overall success.

Investment

Another reason that business ethics are important is the relationship they have to investment. When a person or an entity is considering investment in a particular stock, there are a number of things they take into account. Aside from the quantitative factors surrounding a company’s profit margin a future prospects, consideration is also given to a particular company from the point of view of the qualitative aspects such as their public image and the products that they happen to sell. All of these things are taken into account before the final investment is made.

Therefore, a company that would like to encourage extra investment is a company that has a strong sense of business ethics. Part of business ethics is responsibility to the investor and for that reason companies with strong reputations in the field of ethical business behavior are also companies that tend to attract more investment from people that are new into the market. Investment is most definitely important to success.

Partnerships

In the business world, joint ventures happen all the time. They happen all the time because they are ultimately  important to the bottom lines of businesses. A business can be made or broken on just one joint venture and part of the reason that joint ventures are successful is that they combine the forces of two extremely powerful companies on occasion.

If you want your company to do well in joint ventures, then you need to have good partners. The only way to get good partners is to have a good reputation both in terms of a track record and in terms of your business overall. And of course, the best way to get a good reputation is to make sure that your company has a strong tradition of ethical business behavior.

 

Author: Anutt

Ideas that will Help you Look and Feel Better

Learning about beauty can be very overwhelming, but just like anything else, it can also be very easily researched, taught, and learned. Now that you have found this list of tips, hopefully you can become more informed when it comes to beauty, so that you can refine your methods and create a proper beauty regimen for yourself.

Many women become stuck in a certain age in terms of their look because it’s what they know and are comfortable with. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this if you are happy. However, if you are re-entering the workplace or just curious to know whether it’s the best look for you, it’s worth seeking out some impartial advice, either from a friend or a trusted beauty professional.

The main factors is to pay attention to when you are trying to work on your appearance or that of someone near you is fitness, clothes, skin care and general posture. By working on each of these main topics, you will be able to build a better and more beautiful version of yourself.

If you have an overly pale appearance this can be due to iron deficiency. Take a daily iron supplement or eat a spoonful of iron-rich honey. This will help you look healthier and give your skin a natural glow.

Don’t smoke if you want to reach true beauty. Smoking leads to wrinkles and aged skin. It can also cause yellow teeth and sallow skin. Quitting smoking, or not starting in the first place, can help to keep you young and vibrant looking. Consider this before lighting up.

Supermodels have a beauty secret that you may not know about — sleeping on their backs. Sleeping with your face pressed into a pillow for eight hours every night leads to sleep wrinkles and puffy eyes. When you are young, your face recovers quickly. As you age, however, the wrinkles and puffiness caused by sleeping on your side or stomach become permanent. Get into the habit of sleeping on your back, and your face will thank you.

To give more definition to your eyes apply mascara. If you only have a few minutes, you can apply mascara to highlight your eyes, and look like you have spent more time than you really have getting ready. Adding eye color will only take a few moments, and really completes your look.

Author: Kristy

Sales Process – A Simple Point Of View

In whatever industry you are working most sales processes are similar, at least if you see it from a higher perspective. The ultimate goal in the sales process is to sell more and increase the turnover for your company. After selling a product or service it is important to retain a good relationship with the customer to make them purchase more in the future.

So, in short it all starts with having a good product to sell. The product needs to be something that people need or want to have. Therefore it is important to start coming up with an idea and do a market analysis to make sure that people want your product. A product can be anything from a service to a material product.

Once securing your idea and making sure you believe it is going to be something you want to sell, you have to create the product and some sales material. We are not going to go into the production process but just discuss the sales process.

The first thing you will do is to create a list of suspects. Who could be interested in what you have and how could you reach out to them? Once you have attracted a person that much that he stops and listens to what you have to say he is called a prospect. When they have started to listen to your offer you have the possibility to modify your offer a bit to be able to deliver what they really want, especially if you are selling a service or package of products.

The best way for you is to be able to make them understand that your standard product is the best for them. This way you will have less work to be able to deliver the product. If you are not able to sell exactly your product it is very important to listen to what they really need. They have ideas about the final result, but perhaps you have other solutions to their problems if you only understand their needs. By focusing on what they want rather than what you want to sell you will be able to be much more successful in your sales.

After you have understood what they need and thought about solutions for this you will create them a proposal. This proposal will include what your offer is and the benefits for them to choose this solution. Your proposal will be discussed and you will be able to negotiate the price and terms to be able to deliver a solution of your customer’s needs.

Now – it is important to understand that you will not be able to find a solution for everyone. Also, you have to be sure not to deliver to a price you are not ready to give. The price strategy is something you have to think about before. It might be that you will do loss on some clients, but in that case it has to be included in the overall strategy.

In most cases you will also have competitors to consider. What are they offering and how can you offer a better solution? And, most important, how can you communicate this to your suspects, prospects and customers? All sales work, including what goals you have, are usually stored in a Sales Software (could also be called Sales Management Software). The Sales Software will also help you to do a lot of things automatically.

Author: M. Lind

How to Choose a Swimsuit That Flatters your Body

Look in the mirror in just your underwear and assess yourself frankly.

Which of these best describe you?

Shoulders, hips and waist about the same size. Not much of a waist — boyish figure

Narrow shoulders wide hips — pear shaped

Wide shoulders with medium or large breasts, wide hips, small waist — hourglass

Wide shoulders, narrow hips — top heavy

Large breasts, narrow hips — busty and top heavy

Large breasts, ample hips and a tummy — curvy

You can only wear clothes sized XL or larger — plus sized
Once you know which category  you are in, pick the swimwear that flatters that body type and you’ll look your best during swimsuit season.

Boyish figure
If you are concerned about looking like a boy in your swimsuit, go all out feminine with frills and pretty prints. Ruffles add volume. Worn along your bust and at your hips, they give the illusion of curves. Pretty things up with string bikinis and girly prints. If you’ve got a cleavage, show it off with a plunging neckline. You’d look less like a boy if you show enough cleavage. Avoid bandeau tops and boy shorts.

Pear shaped body
So you’ve got hips…Too large hips for your liking. Actually, curvy hips and thighs are in. You can show them off, or if you are still self conscious, you can minimize them. String bikini bottoms, tie sides or details at the sides of your bikini bottoms would make the most of your shapely bottom. If you want to draw attention away from your bottom, then dark bikini thongs would do the trick. Or you could wear a one piece swimsuit with a plunging front to draw attention upwards to your face and cleavage and away from your hips. Avoid boyshorts or very high cut bottoms as these would not flatter you. If you are wearing a bikini, pick a light top and a dark bottom to balance your figure.
Hourglass figure
An hourglass figure? You don’t really need help with swimwear with a figure like yours. Still, you can mess up your look if you wear ill-fitting swimwear or a bikini top or swimwear top that doesn’t provide enough support for your breasts if yours are heavy. As long as you get enough support and the fit is right, swimsuit season is your season. Wear a bright bikini or a black maillot or a really teeny printed bikini. These are classics that you can get away with.

Top heavy swimsuits
If you’re busty, show off your cleavage in a one piece swimsuit with a plunging neckline. The ideal bikini for you would be one with a halter top. More than anything, you need support. Here’s more about how to pick busty swimwear that flatter your body shape best.
You can widen your hips with boy shorts or a colorful bottom.

Curvy figures and plus sizes
If your tummy is a problem, wear a one-piece swimsuit that has a very high Lycra content. Miraclesuits are your friend. Wear those swimsuits to take 10lb off visually. They’d hold in your tummy. If your tummy is not an issue, then go for a bikini. Just make sure the bikini top supports you well with wide enough straps or underwire support and go for the lower-rise bottoms.

Author: J. Wee

Skin Care Tips to Avoid Developing Wrinkles

If you are young, you still have ample of time to take care of your skin to stop wrinkles from developing while you are still at your prime. There are ways to do it that will not cause you a lot. And besides, there are more to your life now than to worry yourself about such occurrence. It will come at the right time. You are already battling it out with all kinds of blemishes including pimples, so do not yet worry about something that still isn’t visible.

But if you are careless about your skin, it doesn’t matter if you are old or young. You will develop lines in your faces if you will not take care of your skin as well as take good care of your body.

Skin Care Tips
You may be young and you want to experiment with every aspect of your life. For young girls, you may already be experimenting with make-ups and other chemicals that promise to contain your young look and fresh skin.

Here are some of the tips that you must follow in order to slow down the aging process of your skin. And oh by the way, this goes out to young boys as well.

1. It is a must to wash your face. But do not do this too often, especially if you do not have a water purifier installed in your house that your only source for this act is the water coming straight from the tap. It actually contains chlorine which can add to the risks of developing wrinkles fast. If this is the case, wash your face once a day. This way, you will be able to retain a good amount of moisture and oil on your skin.

2. In washing you face, use mild soap. Choose the brands that have moisturizers as part of the ingredients. Do not use soaps and even deodorants with alkaline. If it cannot be helped, just avoid it.

3. Choose a brand of moisturizer that is water based. After washing your face, use a clean and soft towel to pat your skin dry then add the moisturizer.

4. The sun also contributes a lot in developing lines on your face. What you must do to counter this is to apply sunscreen when you are going out. This should be applied even you are only going to be exposed to the sun’s rays for a short period of time.

5. The sleeping position can also contribute to slow down the process of developing the unwanted lines. You can try lying on your back when you are sleeping. But only do this if it will be comfortable for you. The effect of this act is that it will offset the gravity’s effects.

6. Avoid smoking. You are young and you may want to try it all. But this vice is really not going to do anything good to your skin. Plus, your health will also suffer through time. When are you going to quit? When people mistake you for a 40-year-old than the 20 something that you really are? You surely don’t want to take that route.

Everybody will develop wrinkles as they age. But while you are young and can still prevent it, do something about it. The abovementioned tips will hopefully do the trick for you.

Nice Quote

Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.
Dalai Lama

Why Stress Management Is Important

Stress is the underlying cause of many illnesses, both major and minor. Physicians and mental health experts agree that stress reduction techniques can prevent many illnesses, and disorders, as well as increase a patient’s ability to heal following the development of a variety of health problems.

The human response to stress is triggered within the brain, producing chemical and physical changes throughout the body, which affect every aspect of it’s functioning.

During times of intense stress the brain’s production of such chemicals as Dopamine, Epinephrine, and Norepinephrine increase, causing the distribution of larger amounts of these Catecholamines throughout the body.

The increase of the presence of these chemicals produces physiological changes such as increased heart rate, and blood pressure, increased cell reproduction, and suppression of the immune system.

Over time, unmanaged stress can lead to the development of ulcers and other digestive problems, heart disease, even heart attack and stroke.

The immune’s systems ability to fight off infection and disease is inhibited, allowing for the onset of various illnesses and viral infections. Additionally, the development of chronic conditions such as Diabetes and Asthma, have been linked to stress.

Stress is also related to many mental and emotional disorders, such as Depression, Anxiety, extreme Phobias, and panic attacks. The “Fight or Flight” instinct triggered by the brain during times of extreme stress is also related to the on-set of these chronic mental health conditions.

Learning to manage stress in healthy ways can help reduce the chemical changes occurring within the brain and body, thereby improving both physical and mental health.