Wednesday, January 23, 2013

5 Wrong Ways to Use Twitter for Business | Luke Roxas

Twitter as a Business ToolTwitter has been a real blessing not just for lovers of Internet but also for the people of Business. Being a phenomenal and influential social networking site, Twitter provides a strong connection between businesses and their respective clients in the way it helps companies from all over the world gain more supporters, or should I say, “Followers”?

At this stage of the Information Age, one would no longer be surprised to find a particular business, whether big or small, actively utilizing Twitter. This popular social networking site makes the sharing of information faster and much easier. With a single click, information can be immediately sent to so many people.  What a convenient way to connect to the world, right?

The Top Expected Qualities of an Effective Employer | Luke Roxas Site

Qualities of an Effective EmployerThe best organizations are those that manage expectations between both employers and employees. While most focus solely on the qualities expected from employees, the best ones know that there should be a healthy balance between that and what is expected of as well. Knowing these will help you become a great organization.

Clear Communication

Employees who are confused about what their employers expect from them are more than likely to come up with work that is full of surprises—to the employer’s disappointment. Communication that is unclear will result in lost work hours which delay the expected result. Any task given to them should be communicated clearly and the finished task should likewise be evaluated based on the agreed upon expectations.

Kwarta or iPhone 5 Linggo-linggo Raffle Promo | Luke Roxas Blog

St. Francis Square Promo

Want to win a brand new iPhone 5?

The iPhone 5 is one of the most coveted gadgets for the year 2013 and it will seem to remain on the list until new ones are announced or until you’re able to procure one. A desire to obtain an iPhone 5 may be because to join the bandwagon or it can be simply because you wanted to experience one of the most wanted gadgets of the year yourself. It wouldn’t make it on the list for nothing right? However, with the high quality of the product comes with high amount of purchase. But at St. Francis Square, you can have a brand new iPhone 5 for free!! A total of 26 units of iPhone 5 shall be given away and one of them could be yours! How?

There will be one winner of brand new iPhone 5 weekly with our 2013 six-month promo Kwarta or iPhone 5 Linggo-linggo Raffle Promo! For every P100 worth of purchase from any of St. Francis Square tiangge stalls, St.FrancisDepartment, Generic Drug and Bookstore you will be entitled to a promo stub which will be presented to the person in charge at the Redemption Booth at the ground floor and 2nd floor inside the department store in order to claim a raffle coupon. Every P100 worth of purchase is equivalent to one promo stub. Fill-out the raffle coupon with complete details and drop your entries for a chance to win a brand new iPhone 5!!

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Why Your Employees Aren't Working as You Expected | Luke Roxas

Employees are the treasure of each company. Behind each genius boss are employees who make things happen. Since they are the ones who are very hands-on inside the workplace, it should be ensured that they work and function in optimal level. But what if they are not being as productive as you hope them to be?

Well, that can be really bad for your company. Yet of course, as an employer, it is also your duty to know the reasons why they are acting this way in the first place. Are they having certain issues that have to be addressed immediately? Are there any shortcomings on your part that you have to work on to push them to work better?

Here are some of the reasons why your employees are not working the way you expect them to.

Demotivated Employees

Why and When Is It Necessary to Set Up a Labor Union? | Luke Roxas

For a long time, labor unions have been known for helping workers maintain and improve the condition of their employment. In fact, it has been proven that unionized workers tend to get higher wages. Also, they enjoy better health benefits and pension plans. They have paid vacation leaves as well. All these advantages manifest how labor unions help improve the living conditions of the workers. Certainly, these unions protect them and their rights, making sure that they get what they really deserve.

As an employee or worker, it is best for you to know your own rights so you can take necessary action whenever there is a violation at hand. As a worker with well-defined rights set by the law, you have to know when you need to set up a labor union before your employer. But what kinds of circumstances demand this action in the first place? The following are some of the indicators that could make you decide.

Labor Union

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Why Purpose Driven Life Could Help You | Luke Roxas

Are there instances where you simply feel left out and insignificant? Do you sometimes believe that you’re continuously being left behind in this fast-paced digital world? The things surrounding us are moving so rapidly that we have no time to stop and ponder about the essential matters. Do you experience those rare, uneasy moments where we feel confused about our purpose in life?

In a time like this, the best thing to do is to engage in a struggle to regain that sense of purpose in your daily life. Don’t let your puzzlement get worse. You have to fight to get that lost enthusiasm for life before it eats you completely and weakens you more. But, of course, achieving this is not an easy task, and it isn’t something that can be done overnight. Most of the time, it requires determination, lots of effort, and even a guide to light the path that would lead you back to your passion for life.

The Purpose Driven Life

Top 10 Ways to Advertise Your Business | Luke Roxas

Advertising is a customized industry where its strategies are particularly designed to satisfy the needs of the client. But there are always basic rules that, if followed, can take an ad campaign far. Right below are ten effective ways to advertise your business.

Advertising your Business1)  Advertising Strategy

A successful advertising campaign needs a concrete direction. The niche market needs to be clearly identified so the advertisers will know the audience they are dealing with. Areas that can provide the necessary data include the internet, social networking sites, television, print, radio, public relations, etc. The core of your advertising strategy is your niche market, so play psychologist to your audience and understand their profile and needs.