Sharper Email Marketing Vital During Recession
March 9th, 2009
In the current economic climate, delivering relevant offers and information is critical for connecting with budget-strapped consumers and getting them to spend. Donna Richardson …
Archive for March, 2009
Long Working Hours Damage Brain Function
March 9th, 2009
Researchers from University College London and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health warn working long hours damages employees’ brain function and is as bad …
Trend – Paying Customers To Leave
March 9th, 2009
Not so long ago, credit card companies were throwing money at people to get them to sign up. Now, as they struggle to contend …
What Consumers Won’t Live Without
March 9th, 2009
While the US economy is forcing many consumers to make sacrifices in order to save a few bucks, a handful of must-haves remain on …
Some Hope In Latest Forecasts
March 9th, 2009
While the mainstream media has focused on gloomy headline figures in the NZIER’s latest quarterly survey, there is some positive thinking in it as …
Key And Rudd To Work Together Against Recession
March 9th, 2009
John Key and Kevin Rudd, say they will work together to help each other’s country emerge from the global recession. Rudd says “governments will …
Alt-A – The New Fear For Banks In USA
March 6th, 2009
After “subprime” comes “Alt-A.” There are fears the global banking system will be hit by a second wave of huge losses, caused by defaults …
If You’re Cutting Staff Do It Properly
March 6th, 2009
Many bosses admit the current economic crisis is giving them a chance to restructure their firms in ways they should have done before, but …
Emissions Trading Schemes Threatened
March 6th, 2009
While the Govt desperately tries to find an emissions trading formula to suit everyone, the issue could be moot anyway – the price of …
Simplicity: The Next Big Thing
March 2nd, 2009
An emphasis on focus, speed, streamlining processes, and finding common platforms has characterised the best companies for years. But simplification is not the norm, …
How Do You Motivate Yourself?
March 2nd, 2009
Leadership guru Jack Welch says keeping yourself pumped up during tough times is crucial as your employees need to see your confidence. He says …
R&D Crucial When Times Are Hard
March 2nd, 2009
Keeping up with R&D is a vital part of making sure your business is in good shape on the other side of the downturn. …
