You have gone through the 8 Assents of Inspirational Leadership, now the final step to cultivating an inspired and dedicated workforce is to build the The 5 Pillars of Transformational Environment.

First Bank of Nigeria Plc on Tuesday began the process of raising fresh funds from the market with an application to the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The bank applied to offer 1.6billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each to be sold at N33 per share for public subscription and 1.5billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N31 per share as Rights Issue to existing shareholders.

The Department of Minerals and Energy has embarked on a small-scale mining programme aimed at encouraging and facilitating the development of economically viable small-scale mining and mineral-based industries, in line with the government's desire that small miners gain access to mineral rights suited to small mining activity.

Packaging labels are used on each and every product - both retail and wholesale. The importance of the right kind of packaging labels for retail products is evident from the fact that it is the packaging label that catches the consumer's eye. The packaging label can actually make or break a sale.

The home textile sector is in a good position to activate and encourage developments in the overall domestic textile industry. With more emphasis on product having longer cycles than those average apparels, the home textiles manufacturing is more protected than its apparel counterparts. Those wishing to reap the benefits of opportunities have to show good preparatory dispositions as well as willingness to stay on the forefront of the global competition game - without these; we could see regional competition grabbing most of the market share.

A very delicate and pretty piece of lace can add a lot of value and beauty to an otherwise simple garment. The most striking feature of this delicate piece is that which is missing, coz a lace is full of holes. These holes in various designs bring out the beauty of the lace. This distinctive feature of lace makes it different from other textiles.

The reason for any professional or trade association to exist is for the purpose of synergistic and mutual improvement of the persons and organizations involved is a particular industry or profession. I believe an association to be a gathering of people with similar interests and goals. This gathering must be a multi-faceted partnering alliance between members (including associate or supplier members), officers and paid staff.

The primary advantages S corporations have over regular corporations are tax-related. Owners of S corporations are not subjected to the double taxation all C corporations face. Profits can be passed through the owners’ individual income tax, while the corporation itself is not taxed.

Many industrial machines using compressed air as an energy source, use air cylinders or other pneumatic actuators to do the actual work....

Learn about Wholesale Distribution and how to start your own Wholesale Business. DSD is one of the best ways of starting your wholesale business or selling your products, learn what is DSD.

Confused about the methodologies used in Six Sigma? This article will show you the how, why and when to use DFSS over the other methods!

Following up your trade show leads is where your ROI begins.

All too often newly qualified complementary therapists discover that passing their therapy exams was the easiest part of their new career. Learn about the two common traps most fall into - and how YOU can avoid them.

Nothing on earth can bring humanity together than the Olympic Games. It also applies that nothing can bring global business together than the quadrennial meet.

You can ensure your business' success in the New Year with these ten tips. Get your goals in place and move forward with confidence.

When it’s time to upgrade to the next level of professional operations in your company, you will want to consider options for how to apply for merchant account services. A merchant account can provide you with the status, connections, and equipment to advance into the ranks of the professional entrepreneur.

Many economists rely on economic indicators to predict consumer spending and the health of the wealth of a nation. Using such data they can predict economic trends, business cycles and industry movement. It is amazing all the data available out there and all the different methods that are considered mainstream economic theory.

Capitalizing a new business entity is a critical step of the formation process. Failing to take the step can lead to serious legal problems if the entity is ever sued. So, what is capitalization and what steps must be taken?

Should you have a gun at your small business to defend yourself or blast a criminal who tries to rob you using their gun? More and more criminals using firearms are likely to shoot and kill their victims to eliminate the chance that they might get caught later due to the key witness being alive?

Lost in the hoopla of our collective fascination for catering to a larger market are the distinct advantages of keeping the business small. For all the fame and glory associated with a large scale business, the stability and reliability that small businesses enjoy are often missed.

Franchisee associations are unions. In the modern business world if a group of employees want to form a union and the employer doesn’t want it then the employer has a right to close the company.

Recently in a report by the Federal Trade Commission they listed as one of the reasons to pro-over disclosure policy was the cost effectiveness of the franchise rule.

The surety bond market is currently a very conservative market. Contract and commercial bond departments throughout the nation have tightened up their underwriting practices due to enormous loses throughout the industry. Many sureties have had to close their doors, other have had their ratings drop to a level where they can not write the same business they could in years past. Obviously this leaves the bonding companies that are still operating with a very conservative outlook when it comes to their underwriting guidelines.