Category: Business Advice Centre

The Man Who Changed the World

This idea would change the course of history. He envisioned removing the truck cargo box and loading it directly onto ships. To make this concept a reality, he designed metal containers with dimensions matching his trailers. Thus, the shipping container was born.

CONSUMERS REVENGE

If you sometimes feel that businesses are after your money, be guided by your instincts; they are after your money. Many offer a product or service showing a reasonable return on your outlay but the loosely regulated world of commerce offers a turkey shoot for unprincipled service suppliers. […]

How to Fuck the System

Drop out: Screw the system for every cent is has. After all, the state cannot create money. Only the workers can do that.  It is YOUR money. All the state does is (badly) manage your money. If you don’t screw the system then you are a willing slave. Don’t complain.

Is your image on Wheels?

BUSINESS MATTERS: Remember when you are going about your business in your firm’s signed vehicle your business will be judged on your driving. We all have our faults and there have been occasions when my lack of courtesy left much to be desired. Fortunately for my business, the […]

POOR SPELLING CUTS SALES BY HALF

An analysis of websites by a top online business entrepreneur shows a single spelling mistake can cut online sales in half. Charles Duncombe says ‘Poor spelling is costing the UK millions of pounds in lost revenue.’ He goes on to say: ‘I am shocked at the poor quality […]

DID I REALLY WRITE THAT?

When the subject of his memoirs came up, former U.S. President Ronald Reagan wryly remarked: ‘I hear it’s a terrific book. One of these days I am going to read it myself.’ Of course, the statesman hadn’t written his memoirs but he was hardly alone in employing a […]

HUMOUR IN BUSINESS

There is much humor to be found in business and many a true word is said in jest. Who sells the cheapest products, the manufacturer or wholesaler? The security guards do.  EUROPE RENAISSANCE READERSHIP UP BY 400 PER CENT The employer was asked how many employees he had […]