Many across the nation view the idea of “outsourcing” jobs as a negative. Telemarketers as well as industrial giants shift positions to other countries to take advantage of low wages and business friendly regulation. Companies engaging in this practice are presented as ‘un-American’ by some organizations. This doesn’t have to be the case. Outsourcing is [...]
Being “green” has been the rage in the business community for the past few years. However, frugality and concerns over polluting the environment goes back centuries. Our agricultural ancestors learned that the manner in which they treated the earth directly affected their crops and livestock. In the business world, virtual administrative service providers, commonly known [...]
A young woman decided to step out on her own, ending 12 years of service as a public employee. She was very nervous and inexperienced in the business of marketing. She strived to learn but was ever mindful of the expense involved in starting a small business. Frugality lead her to the public library, where [...]
High fuel and energy costs are forcing small businesses and associations to reconsider how they conduct day-to-day operations. The high cost of gasoline and weak dollar cut into purchasing power, reducing operating capital. Small businesses looking for cost-effective help with administrative functions can turn to “virtual administrative service providers” for professional support of their operations. [...]