Computer Skills

In business, people may know how to run a business yet not know how to keep good books. A business owner may understand the current trends in the market yet may not be an expert in 'back-stocking'. A person may buy and sell stocks all day long from the comfort of their own home and may never learn how to use a cash register. And a select few may be able to close transactions just by meeting someone new for the first time yet have no clue what they are doing when in front of a computer.

What I am trying to get through is the fact that someone can perfectly survive without certain skills which may be deemed as 'essential.' Most would think that keeping books or even knowing how to work a cash register would be a necessary when thinking about running a business. But it's not needed. What do you think people were doing before we had these things? Before we believed it was necessary?

Now that has been the feeling towards computers. Yet now we have entered a point where computers are needed like mobile phones; we all need to have one. This is for certain that computer skills are a must. Computers provide an essential way of communication. And I believe that communication is key.

So for those of us who do not know or lack knowledge in computers, I highly recommend taking courses in this field. And for business owners, I recommend that you install training programs to touch on this very aspect. It will help you and your company in the long run.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all alike and Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Joseph M Taraya

Staying on top of Business

 
With any business, everyone needs to be on top of theirs. *That's this post's bottom line.*

I know plenty of people who get themselves involved or started in something but never seem to finish or take it to the next level. It's the 'what's next' question some stop asking themselves when they reach a comfortable level. For most, it's when they graduate from school and get themselves into a job or a position that they're satisfied with and work there for the next 30 years. There might be some room for working up the ladder but for the most part, if they have a job they're happy.

What I propose, whatever you're doing or whatever business you're in, stay on top of it and then take it even further. First off, get a handle of the business or trade you're in. If you decide to sign up with a multi-level marketing (MLM) company then stay with it! Don't just sign up because you get hyped-out but then start to lag after the first few month. Take advantage and explore opportunities. Signing up is a commitment. And another way to look at it; if you signed up and start to lag afterwards, what does that say about your character? And you as a person?

Once you got a good grip, reach up for the next rung. Go for the higher promotion or explore and invest new ideas into the business. Become an expert in your field. If your selling plasma TV screens for living, it's perfectly fine not to know everything about selling stocks. But once that conversation turns into today's new electronics, that's when you shine!

Knowing yourself first will help you know others.