Guides & Articles on Business Training

Business Ethics Basics

Examine business ethics basics to protect yourself and your employees

Learning what is meant by business ethics basics will help you understand how important workplace ethics are. Business ethics require that a minimum of social responsibility be met during your day-to-day operations by being open for business during your stated hours, answering your telephone calls and responding to emails, treating people with respect and dignity, and being honest...


Business Ethics Key Terms

Understanding the theories that contribute to differing business ethics

Business ethics has become an important issue since the fall of Enron several years ago. However, the priorities of individuals differ from the priorities of a business, therefore the ethics upheld vary from company to company. There are four major ethical theories that explain the manner in which some companies may conduct business. While there are standards, such as honesty,...


Business Ethics in the Workplace

A commitment to corporate social responsibility can do your business a lot of good.

Taking steps to foster a high level of ethics in business practices is something every company — no matter how small — should do. At the very foundation of business ethics is the commitment to treating customers, employees, investors, vendors, distributors and anyone else involved with your organization with honesty and respect. A high level of ethics in business...


Business Outsourcing

Knowing which tasks to outsource can determine your level of success

Outsourcing has received some negative publicity from those who think it reduces employment opportunities for U.S. citizens and sends jobs overseas. The truth is that outsourcing is a global industry specifically geared toward making companies more efficient. When certain tasks are outsourced, it frees local staffers to learn new skills and take on...


Delivering an Outstanding Presentation

How to win friends and influence people with a presentation they'll remember

An integral part of your message, brand, and marketing strategy is a solid, well-planned presentation that effectively conveys your capabilities. The ability to present your business and your value proposition can make or break you; often, potential clients who might never have heard of you or who are too busy to research and read marketing material can be won over with an...


Working with Business Ethics

Working with business ethics teaches your staff to focus on ethical practices

Corporate social responsibility is important to everyone, and in many instances, a minimum in ethical practices has been mandated by federal, state and local law. Educate yourself on the legal compliance with ethical business practice that you need to maintain to remain well within those legal boundaries.Create a comprehensive policy of workplace ethics and responsibility, and...