Project Management

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Many small businesses bid on government contracts not for the money, but for the consistent work. The profit from landing a government contract is usually not more then 15 percent. The good thing about a government contract is knowing that you ... more »
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Most freelancers simply subtract total expenses from total income to figure out their taxes and profit. But taking a few extra steps can disclose a lot of useful information... more »
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No one enjoys a long, pointless gathering, yet that is what most meetings are. You can be the talk of the office by accomplishing the near impossible: conducting a productive and short meeting. Follow these simple steps and do a little planning ... more »
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Creating a flowchart can be a relatively simple procedure if you avoid the temptation to include a large volume of information and excessive detail. Create a clear and useful flowchart by using a methodical and visual technique to produce a ... more »
By Althea DeBrule 1 comments
A Mind Map is a powerful graphic technique that allows you to capture the natural flow of your ideas. It’s a way of organizing information that improves learning and promotes clearer thinking to take your performance to the next level. ... more »
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If you're a project manager, one of the things you need to do when developing a project is to create a risk management plan. A project of any size can face risks: financial, physical or even legal. Having a risk management plan in place before ... more »
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A successful project cannot be achieved without the project manager having an excellent organizational skill set. Information must be readily available upon demand. A good project manager will be able to identify what works and what is broken in ... more »
By Angie Shiflett 2 comments
Many of us may find ourselves in a career in which we are called upon to complete a task that requires a professional presentation. These presentations may be given to our coworkers, clients, or even our customers. If you are commonly in this ... more »
By Edward Farkas 0 comments
Project Manager’s have to make sure the scope of work is completed on time and within budget. Sometimes events and issues can cause the schedule or the costs to deviate from what was planned. One way that Project Managers address this is by ... more »
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Need help remembering important dates or organizing your day. Learn how to get free reminders by email... more »
By Ilya Bodner 0 comments
How to get more financing for your business. How to get MORE financing for your business idea... more »
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Have you taken a personality test and said "Wow, that's me" then moved on with your busy life without taking any action to improve yourself? This article shows you a concrete method of taking action based upon the results of your fun ... more »
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Many publishing houses won't even glance at a proposal unless it has come in through an agent. Agents with valuable connections can distribute your work and have the know-how and experience to negotiate the best deal. They can also be a generous ... more »
By Stephen Carroll 1 comments
At times it may seem that operations are going well. There is, however, an inevitable ebb and flow effect that will influence your business. The good times can only last so long. When one is poised to face these times of needed change, they will ... more »
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No matter how much work goes into scheduling and staffing a call center, if the employees are not at their assigned posts at the right time, overall performance will suffer. The key to better service levels is often to improve schedule adherence. ... more »
By Angie Shiflett 4 comments
Many individuals struggle with time management and multitasking skills in the workplace. There are numerous strategies for increasing these two very important characteristics, however, most do not appeal to the senses of the individual looking to ... more »
By Edward Farkas 1 comments
Project Manager’s lead kick off, progress and status meetings throughout the life of the project. Effective meetings help the Project Manager focus the team, uncover issues and resolve differences... more »
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Project Manager’s conduct meetings and have to make sure there are accurate records of what was discussed. Meeting Minutes are typically the document used to accomplish this... more »
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Two simple words sum up a good newsletter--style and substance. An effective piece entices the reader with its attractive design and rewards them with informative, readable content. Whether you target company employees or a more general audience, ... more »
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It is easier to raise American buffalo, or bison, than domestic cattle because they are native to the continent. At one time buffalo ranged from Canada to Mexico, almost coast to coast. So as long as you live in North America, chances are good ... more »
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Project Manager’s are held accountable for delivering the scope of work. The scope may be contained in a Statement of Work, contract, agreement or Charter. The scope document contains key information the Project Manager needs to develop a plan ... more »
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This is an article that describes the importance and proficiencies of full cost accounting.. more »
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How much time do you spend writing reports and presentations to your manager? If this task takes up too much of your time, here is a way to make the work of writing a report efficient and effective. You will spend less time collecting information ... more »
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A Standard Operating Procedure, or an "SOP," is a document containing instructions on how to perform a task. It ensures that routine jobs get performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. You can write an authoritative Standard ... more »
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Bridges are a piece of engineering which take months and sometimes years to build with many hands in the building process. Here's an overview of the basic steps they follow when engineers design those enormous hunks of steel and concrete... more »