A lack of good visual hook, many pamphlets and letters often end in the trash without being read. But to attract attention, there are several ways: highlight a striking image, a figure or a problem. The hook should be intriguing, frightening or funny to push the person to read more. more…

Ahead of the event

Trade shows are a mine of information for taking the time to play some detectives. Have a good knowledge of the timing of events in its sector can identify which competitor is how this show. Monitoring that can help reading between the lines its future strategic directions. Thus, some doubts remain about the strategy of a player who is present at exhibitions devoted to Asian markets and that eschews national events … more…

Neither really public or confidential, there is one part of the information accessible to all in certain circumstances. Indeed, who has never found in front of an employee of a competitor a bit too chatty? Who has ever stopped a private conversation insightful in transit? This information is a boon for the company that knows how to collect. For this, the entrepreneur must create a climate conducive to the recovery of information through meetings, a swap space on the intranet, by appointing a dedicated person in the company. And there Again, encourage employees to transmit what they know by showing them the benefits every time that their information had. more…

Making business intelligence is not necessarily an expensive. A few simple actions and quasi-free can keep an eye on what its competitors and what is the market. Here are some ways to integrate competitive intelligence into its current management.

The press but not only

The interesting information on the market or its competitors is not necessarily guarded as a state secret. Yet should we go look for where it is. The press and media in general is obviously a well of knowledge whose side he should not pass. But they are not alone. more…

After a merger or business creation, but also when employees have very different profiles, develop and enhance the usability is essential. The combination of usability Spring offers many actions that can compete. Here are ten that will help install a sustainable working atmosphere.

1. The booklet of the neighborhood places

When he arrived in a company, the new employee does not normally had the opportunity to explore the area where he worked and did not know the best places to go outside working hours. Never mind! With their experience, employers and employees can develop a booklet containing the addresses. At a meeting, everyone can offer his favorite places, which is also an opportunity to exchange and explore the tastes of his colleagues. In addition to being useful, this approach will be appreciated and will encourage the development of confidence of the newcomer. more…