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Hoteliers from East European countries exchanged ideas and experiences during the 2nd edition of Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference in Prague last week. Here is a recap of key points covered and progress made toward better hotel marketing understanding.
Loyalty programs and purchase incentives are more likely to improve customer retention for retailers, a study by Nielsen revealed.
They say two heads are better than one, so why wouldn’t two companies be better than one? Expanding your public relations reach by partnering up with another company can often be incredibly beneficial to both parties. Also, it can possibly relieve some of the economic strain we’re all still feeling in these tough times.
Considering that increased staff turnover rates can cost companies a lot of money, the only key to long-term success is represented by employee retention. The basic component which guarantees that employee retention rates are maintained at a superior level involves identifying the right opportunities of letting your employees know that they can express their ideas and opinions freely.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary informs us that a negotiation is a formal conversation between two or more people who are trying to reach an agreement. There comes a point in life when everyone has to negotiate; whether we’re bargaining with the grocery vendor from across the street or with a business partner from a Wall Street company, one thing’s clear: we want to win. The truth is that those who have efficient negotiation skills will be able to save time and money to close a great deal.
A Bing/Windows collaboration led to what we can safely consider the most enticing search experience to date, the best of Bing web search all in one place.
In mobile solutions news, ING Vysya Bank Ltd. has selected IBM MobileFirst solutions for developing their scalable and cost effective mobile banking app, ING Vysya Mobile. The mobile trend being obvious, leading companies in this vital B2B sphere are paving the way to a better experience, and toward breakneck technology innovations too.
They say general appearance matters. The way we dress for a business meeting, the way we talk, and even the accessories we wear can influence the other party. A famous principle states that people must never be judged after their clothes, and while that’s perfectly accurate, we must accentuate that general appearance is extremely important in the business world. Although the clothes we wear are not defining our personality, it’s essential to look presentable if we want to gain the respect of our opponents.
All of us in public relations who manage people are aware of the importance of connecting with people. Albeit, while all have different styles, the CEO of 5WPR, Ronn Torossian, in his usual outspoken manner wrote an interesting op-ed for FrontPage Magazine, the website of about the differences in personal styles between President Barack Obama and Fox News’ Roger Ailes.
Management consulting means helping companies and organizations improve performance, by making use of smart strategies and tactics to fix problems. The job of a business consultant is to attend negotiations and find sensible techniques to close deals without having to sacrifice the integrity of his client’s company. Every once in a while, consultants are obliged to make use of tricky negotiation methods to get things done. These strategies are not always the most ethical, because the goal is to sign a contract in your favor.
