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New trends in trade have been the foundation of a growing range of business opportunities, new practices such as Internet, e-commerce, online business and the growing consumer demand have laid the foundations of a new era of doing business and Thus, a new way to manage economic resources.

Today we see the great commercial battle between different companies, the strong demand for products and the emergence of more demanding consumers on issues such as quality, product and time, are part of a globalized world where it is intended and seeking the expansion of all activities trade beyond our own borders.

All these practices have led to a number of questions for business managers. Faced with a new environment, where the way we do business changes from day to day, face new organizational tendencies to offer better products in less time, new competitors are faced not only national but worldwide, where some of them can offer the same products at better prices, in short, is a new way to market in which only the strong survive, that is, which is at the forefront of technology, production processes, in a relevant and better customer service. How can companies achieve this?

Companies in order to achieve various goals and remain leaders for many years in a market segment, have created administrative solutions called information technology which transform data into information or knowledge, and its main function the storage, processing and dissemination of information by all departments of the company.

One of the major information systems is known as Enterprise Resource Planning, for its acronym in English ERP, these systems have greatly helped companies in their growth and global expansion as it basically relies on its integration through the different modules it is composed. [1] The origin of ERP systems in the 70′s was when it began using a software called MRP (Material Requirement Planning), whose goal was to plan all the raw material requirements within business organizations, one of the first systems was called MAPICS MRP, developed originally by IBM and used in Mexico. [2] Subsequently, the concept of the MRPs was modified when the system encompassing activities ranged from the production department to and integrated logistics business departments such as finance, human resources, accounting, purchasing, sales, among others that gave rise to what we now know as ERPs. ERPs are basically intelligent systems which help decision making levels business managers, because it concentrates all the information in several areas of the company to forecast and maintain a better organization of current and future data from different business processes, such as finance, accounting, sales, marketing, among other. Among the main functions of the ERP include: Organize and standardize processes or internal company data. Manage an integrated and efficient enterprise information. Communicate different areas of business through electronic data and processes. Processing the information making knowledge for application in decision-making.

I recently asked me where I can connect with people who can help me to open my own business? What is the most efficient way to contact people who may pose a strategic help?

Here are some recommendations:
Check out your contacts and talk to someone you know personally who have started a business. Schedule an appointment. Tell him you’re doing and try to give you an hour of counseling, I hope that everything is in person. Before sends generally avoided specific questions prepared, so your partner will have a better idea of ​​the information you need. When they meet, put the focus on these questions and write the answers below them, try to be respectful to the length of time they agreed to the meeting. If the conversation goes well, ask if they can meet again in the future. Follow this with two or three people who have also started a business successfully.

Find a consultant with experience in starting a business.
Read, read, read! There are plenty of books on how to start a business.
I highly recommend to anyone genuinely interested in starting a business, to persist in the effort. I brought my ( BNI ) for almost 30 years and I did a long time from my home with one employee in the mid 80′s. It’s been an amazing journey and I will not return to work for anybody anymore.

Growth in business credit cards is impressive, in most countries has a double-digit growth, being by far the most profitable business in the banking industry wide.

The credit card came in 1914 when Western Union issued them, but only to preferred customers. Throughout the first half of the 20 different business cards issued but these were only accepted by these same entities. It was not until 1950 that Diners Club took out a credit card that was accepted in a wide variety of businesses.

Currently have a credit card is no longer a luxury but is something that most people can access. Now they offer all facilities and promotions. But what is the business behind the credit cards? Why is it so important for banks?

Consumer credit
The business credit card is based on the borrowing of funds immediately (usually 30 days) for the purchase of goods and services. There is a preset credit limit by the issuer, which limits the amount that can be borrowed and then the customer must pay the borrowed up to a deadline or cut, but you are charged interest on balance. The simple and practical business model makes it ideal for the consumer, not to wait until you have all the funds for the purchase.

Importantly, the figure of the minimum payment , which as its name suggests is the minimum amount you can afford the debtor (customer) to avoid having to pay interest. While not all credit card companies charge the same minimum payment, normally, this is 2 percent of the balance on the credit card. It may be the 2.5, 3 or even 5 percent, depending on the entity that is imposing the rule in this case.

How can financial institutions make money?
Financial institutions that offer credit cards make money in the following ways:

The interest rate charged on the account balance
Fines are charged when the customer sends his payment after the date specified by the company
The fine pass over the credit limit set by the financial institution
Payment of membership or maintenance fee.
Commission to the seller, this means that the company issuing the credit card charges a commission on the sale price. Generally ranges by 4%.

When using a credit card business, the card is delivered normally to the seller to get approval this through an electronic system. The magnetic strip with all credit cards keep our personal information. Upon receiving this information, the financial institution reviews the state of our own. If the account is in good condition the institution sends the approval of our purchase.

In approving the purchase, the financial institution agrees to pay the business with the purchase amount, which usually happens the next day, placing that if the transaction amount minus a commission (4%) explained in Section 5.

What is important then to study how they make money and as institutions that issue credit cards to apply it to everyday life as possible and avoid falling into credit problems. The personal credit record is very important. So you have to avoid falling into arrears, fines or noncompliance.

The developments that have taken the music industry in the last 15 years is very impressive. Internet on the world stage has revolutionized music culture, the way it buys, sells and shares. It is not only the depth of the changes, but also the increasing rate at which these changes are taking place. New technologies and processes are becoming obsolete almost as soon as officially adopted, and the Internet has irrevocably changed the music business.

How do you buy music?
The music stores are declining steadily. The stores have had to completely rethink their sales strategies and adopt a vision that is bigger than just selling music. The MP3 has made it possible to buy music from the comfort of your chair in your home.

The CDs will probably be obsolete in the not too distant future. Gone are the days of buying an album that contains 3 or 4 songs you like, and the rest of the songs you have to tolerate or ignore altogether.
Now, you can buy just the songs you want. This has resulted in a decrease in revenue for record companies and artists that securing the sale of an entire album no longer applies. Now there is a greater emphasis on the release and marketing of “singles” in an attempt to increase profits.
How do artists gain exposure?

Along with the Internet, came the ability for artists to market and promote their own musical creations with unprecedented efficiency. Upload an MP3 file on a social networking site MySpace is much easier to save time, money and effort required to organize a concert to achieve the same goal.

Not only that, but to play his song to 50 people in a dark club somewhere, that song is immediately available to millions of potential fans around the world at the click of a mouse.

It is therefore not unusual to find more bands that are bringing significant revenues and substantial gain in popularity, without a record deal that never was signed. There is also a greater degree of interaction between artists and their fans, which further strengthens the connections between them and sales.
How do I share the music?

One of the biggest challenges facing the music industry is the subject of music piracy. The available technology makes stealing music is incredibly easy and incredibly cheap. The revenue impact of the music business in recent years is incalculable. Pirates around the world are stealing music as easily as customers buy their music from the comfort of their own homes. CD-R, P2P (Peer to Peer) technology torrent and music piracy have become a subject for artists and record labels alike a great concern.

As these and other questions continue to alter the face of the music industry, it seems that a rule is more and more clear. For the artist, record companies or retail, must adapt or die.

The main objective of a business plan for a business on the web should be “getting quality traffic, regardless of what business you are trying to start and I think we all agree with this. Every enterprise must begin with a plan and here are some basic steps to create it:

1. Market Analysis
The market analysis basically consists in determining the supply and demand in a market or market niche. To do this you have to think, research, investigate and think again, and then plan. This process can become routine and frustrating, so please be patient. Do not try to skip this step and do it quickly, as this depends on the future success or failure of your business. If this step is done correctly, you can build a solid business that will fill you with satisfaction, as well as a rich source of revenue that will be working long term.

2. Content
The second step of the business plan is the creation of content for your website. This content has to go according to keywords you have selected (but this is not your karma) is to create fresh content and quality. Each page that you believe in your site revolves around a keyword. Also make sure your website contains over 20 pages to start. Read the rest of this entry »

Today I share with you this article published (extracted from VentureBeat) which provides a list of seven danger signals that alert your business and say that something is wrong in an Internet start-up. These signals are the result of a study by Black Box, a company dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs and investors.
These are the 7 signs to pay attention to your Internet business:

1. No full-time work
It is difficult to create from scratch a worthwhile project without full commitment. You can work part-time and secure funding, but the results show that investor confidence comes once entrepreneurs working at half speed for every 24 cases that rely on the performance of hard work full time.

2. Alone? No, better company
Having decided to devote their utmost to push forward a project, you should find fellow adventurers, who are engaged with the same intensity and passion. The ideal number of members in a first phase is two to three.

The reason is simple: if a single person should divide his time between caring for the product, outline the business and seeking funding, it is difficult to succeed in all areas, unless belonging to a race of super-human. Startups with 2-3 partners get 50% more capital than a single member, and also reach critical mass of users before and returns to scale. Read the rest of this entry »

If we make a survey of various types of people that are not too soaked in the credit card market and asked them what they think is the best credit card ? or better yet, what credit card would like to have? we see that most respondents were attracted to gold MasterCard.

Owner of a well-earned fame and prestige, this card is desired by all.

But is it the best gold MasterCard card? Or just gained fame through movies or advertisements does remaining in the retina of the people.

Consider then what are the advantages offered by this type of card, on the premise that there are several issuers offer this card.

The credit limit varies, but without doubt it is a high amount, even in exceptional cases to be unlimited.

Customer service is available 24 hours 7 days a week. This is either through a website, telephone or counseling offices.

Obviously a credit card with this prestige has at its disposal a wide network of ATMs around the world to allow withdrawal. Read the rest of this entry »

I leave a short post to let you know a story to keep in mind, today Dec. 1 enter into force the new U.S. laws regarding regulation of internet marketing and internet marketing. From now on and will continue to be regulated by means of these laws or unethical practices that are fraudulent comment directly when making any online business.

We who are in the internet marketing in the Hispanic market, we must also take account of these laws and regulations and that these laws apply to anyone who has a business relationship with the us question whether or business with companies there or sell or promote your business there.

The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is responsible for this issue and of course everything has resulted in a legal document which explains all the regulations they want to accomplish. The official document can be read in English here.

The sales are part of a business so obvious that sometimes we do not give attention or time they need. We assume that if you have implemented your business plan, you’ve done the appropriate paperwork, you have an office or shop and have everything organized as sales should come alone. Sounds too good to be true.

For first-time entrepreneurs or optimistic as sales can be achieved as a result of the foregoing, however, this is just the beginning.

Sales What actions have you done?
Keep in mind that the marketing and advertising drive sales, but did not materialize. Consider the marketing as “actions” and advertising as “advertising materials” that stimulate buying action.

Here are some marketing actions:
I made sales meetings personally or with my vendors.
I created a database and called my clients to request a meeting.
I provided customer service and my service is not well known. (Www.objetivonegocio.com)
I have optimized my site for search engines and get more visibility. (Www.aware.pe)
I have generated interest in the media notes to show the benefits of my product or innovative service.
I have attended events in my area for networking.
I made guerrilla marketing to capture consumer attention on the streets.
I decorated my local organized to attract customers.
I used my website as a tool sale . (Www.aware.pe) Read the rest of this entry »

“The Spiral Staircase”: in this case, innovation in a consistent manner and with such frequency that, over time, he even change the very nature of business. As with a spiral staircase, an innovative “Spiral Staircase” is able to climb dramatically in the business you choose, but has apparently changed its original position. Examples of spiral staircase: Charles Schwab & Co., Toyota.
The innovative method of “spiral staircase” can never say the place of its organization which could cause an innovative transformation. Taiichi Ohno, the developer of the Toyota production system, made major innovations in the workflow system that was in full swing when there was more than just a machine supervisor at the main factory of Toyota.
This means that solutions that executives used to the method of the “spiral staircase” must reach all people. The culture of experimentation and a commitment to learning can affect each and every one of the parts of an organization. Toyota had done well until 1947, when Taiichi Ohno of Toyota and other workers acting inspired by the company president Kiichiro, who insisted that Toyota was “meeting the quotas of America in three years. Otherwise, the Japanese auto industry would be forced to disappear. “