I’m a big fan of networking to build your business. So here I want to go over an opportunity that people are missing big time when trying to build their networks and make friends with people, especially when they’re at a free business networking event. Firstly “work the room” and collect as many cards as you possibly […]
Having been making frequent personal/business trips to Lebanon for the past year or so, I have been contemplating the idea of purchasing a vehicle instead of going with a car rental every time I visit my home country. So, on my last trip, it has been suggested to me to go check out and consider […]
In a very competitive market environment, organizations are undergoing major disruptive change strategies. Re-evaluating their business model, shifting their core goals and objectives to new perspectives and looking for new growth opportunities or evolving to the new customer’s needs. The change will systematically include establishing new processes and moving the workforce cursor of focus to […]
This week I sat down to read Grow Regardless by Joe Mechlinski, a New York Times Bestselling Author. Forbes has described the book as “a book that will become a part of every entrepreneur’s library”, so my expectations were high. Grow Regardless is aimed at executives, leaders and those driving the business forward in decision-making […]
One of the most confusing business processes that any business owner or business head usually goes through on an annual basis is, of all things, the business planning process. While confusion and planning should not co-exist in the same phrase, it is unfortunately the truth of many business owners that I meet; they covet a […]
ROI is something that defines your path, creates your strategy and executes your planning. Every company has a different set of goals and ways to achieve ROI. Some rely on marketing, no matter what form they are in. Some try to look into lessening the expenses to have a great ROI number at the end […]
One of the very common business mistakes that new business owners commit is undercharging. People undercharge for so many reasons, the most notable of which is fear of rejection and lack of self-worth. Many new business owners think that if they lower their prices, they will attract more clients. While this may happen, your prices […]
Are you overlooking strategic alliances because you call them “competitors”? It is amazing how many business owners and corporate employees view similar businesses strictly as “competitors”. And it’s sad that these same business professionals throw away some of the best opportunities they face, if only they could see the opportunity. What do I mean by that? If I […]
Thousands of new business books are published every year. While I truly appreciate the contribution of so many authors, and this article is by no means to underestimate the good books and literature out there… The interesting part is that you read on the cover of most of these newly published books “An International Best […]
At a fabulous event that took place on January 15, 2015, and at one of the most beautiful resorts in “Ras el Khayma”, J&R Business Consultancy was announced “The Winner of the 2014 RAK FTZ Business Excellence Awards for Best Small to Medium Size Business Enterprise”. As my beautiful wife, Lama, and I were walking […]
