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5 Personality Traits to Look For in a Project Manager

When you hire your next project manager, what qualities are you seeking? Defining job scope, developing schedules, securing resources, managing risk, leading a successful team, and controlling safety and quality... These are just a few of the myriad responsibilities involved. The Best Project Managers Excel As: Decision Makers It seems simplistic but it’s the basis of good project management: Every decision must be efficient, effective and beneficial to optimal results. Decisions are made based on knowledge, team input and calculated risk. The goal is to minimize uncertainty. The best managers share the rationale behind their choices. This is based on teamwork as [...]

5 Personality Traits to Look For in a Project Manager2014-10-23T20:08:26-05:00

Embracing Your Manufacturing Team’s Creativity

As a manufacturing leader, you’re challenged every day to improve performance and deliver results. Sometimes it means inciting an individual employee to go the extra mile. Other times, you have to inspire entire teams to raise the bar. There’s no magic bullet for stimulating team creativity. You need a flexible, creative approach of your own to consistently make it happen. Shoot for Purpose – Not Just Profit Of course, it’s all about making ticket and boosting the bottom line for today, this week, this month and this quarter. But instead of continually preaching to employees about why they need to perform better, focus [...]

Embracing Your Manufacturing Team’s Creativity2014-10-03T14:22:25-05:00

Tools to Help Keep Your Accounting Team Top Notch

Are you looking for the best on-line accounting solution for your business? A number of Web-based tools are available, offering the convenience of accessing key information from any Internet-connected device. They are Cloud based and use both Web and mobile technology. You can connect them to your financial institutions and credit card transactions, and the follow standard double-entry accounting rules. Use these tools to: Create customer, vendor and employee records. Manage income and expenses via transaction forms such as invoices and bills. Process payroll. Here’s a brief look at some of the best options available: QuickBooks Online Plus This is the original and [...]

Tools to Help Keep Your Accounting Team Top Notch2014-09-29T18:27:17-05:00

Best Certifications for Launching Your Accounting Career

So, you’ve earned your Bachelor’s degree in accounting and you’re ready to take your career plans to the next level. Do you dive into the workforce now, continue to advance your education, or both? Earning recognized certifications, beginning with designation as a certified public accountant, or CPA, can help you land the job you’ve always wanted and enhance your standing in an increasingly competitive marketplace. When you’re job hunting, hiring managers see the time and effort you’ve invested in earning certifications as a testament to your commitment to succeed in your chosen profession. It can serve to increase your salary requirements, as well [...]

Best Certifications for Launching Your Accounting Career2014-09-24T15:51:02-05:00

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5 Personality Traits to Look For in a Project Manager

Embracing Your Manufacturing Team’s Creativity

Tools to Help Keep Your Accounting Team Top Notch

Best Certifications for Launching Your Accounting Career

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