Tradelink ABC » Major http://www.tradelinkabc.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:18:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 What careers are available for a communications major? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/05/what-careers-are-available-for-a-communications-major/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/05/what-careers-are-available-for-a-communications-major/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 11:12:44 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/05/what-careers-are-available-for-a-communications-major/

I’m majoring in communications with a concentration in the media. I wonder what would have available to me. I am aware that television and radio two obvious choice, but what else?

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]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/04/what-careers-could-potentially-follow-a-major-in-marketing/feed/ 1 What careers can come of a major in comparative literature? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/04/what-careers-can-come-of-a-major-in-comparative-literature/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/04/what-careers-can-come-of-a-major-in-comparative-literature/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:14:22 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/04/what-careers-can-come-of-a-major-in-comparative-literature/ Continue reading →]]> I am thinking about majoring in comparative literature or something having to do with different cultures. I would like some ideas on where I could intern or volunteer now; also, I’d like some ideas of what can come of thisin the future. Answers from people who have experience with this type of major would be preferred.

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Short description This comprehensive, market- text emphasizes the three major driving forces behind e-commerce in order to provide a coherent conceptual framework for understanding the field: technology change, business development and social issues. Technology infrastructure for e-commerce, Internet and WWW; construction and e-commerce site, security and payment terms; Business Concepts and Social Issues, online commerce and services, online content and media, social networks, auctions and portals , B2B E-commerce For anyone looking for an up-to-date book that the three major driving forces behind e-commerce involves changing the technology, business development, and social issues, a coherent conceptual framework for the understanding of the field.

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]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/e-commerce-2009/feed/ 5 Improvement of Customer Service in Retail Businesses http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/improvement-of-customer-service-in-retail-businesses/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/improvement-of-customer-service-in-retail-businesses/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:17:58 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/improvement-of-customer-service-in-retail-businesses/ Continue reading →]]>
            One of the major reasons businesses fail today is due to poor customer service. When a retail business is born, its main objective is to gain and build a strong customer base. businesses today are successful because of this strong customer base. Businesses advertise on radio, television and newspapers all the time. Huge budgets are spent on commercials. It is not the advertising on television or in newspapers that will retain the customer. It is the ability of management and its staff to retain those customers   that will contribute to the success of the business. A bad taste or feeling left with a customer at any time would leave a lasting impression. Therefore, the business must always provide excellent customer service, no matter the situation. It is always important to leave a good impression with your customers.   The old adage is correct:  The customer is always right!                         The impact of customer service is especially noticeable at the front counter. This is the first place a customer goes to make an inquiry and where the customer checks out.   It is the last place they go before leaving the retail store. It is said “the first impression is usually the last impression. ” A study was done in June, 2000 by Bain & Company, Mainspring with over 2000 customers in three retail segments: apparel, groceries, and consumer electronic/ appliances. It showed that 10 percent of customers would rather shop online because they believe they would get better and faster service just with the interaction on the internet… no telephone conversation, no long queues at the retail stores.  The study cites that a 20 percent increase in customer satisfaction generates a 5 percent increase in customer loyalty and a 20 percent increase in profits. Bain and Mainspring found that the level and quality of customer support was the top-ranked factor driving repeat purchases by customers. “Companies that are able to maintain their loyal customers and keep them there with a superior value proposition have a huge built-in advantage over pure plays” said Darrell Rigby, director at Bain & Company. “They need to focus on getting the basics right: superior service leads to satisfied customers; satisfied customers lead to referrals and referrals are the most effective way to build an unmatchable customer base. “  The study that was conducted by Bain & Company highlights the following as a way of improving on poor customer service: Identify your best customer and understand their needs precisely.   It is important to note that not all customers are profitable. Hence, tailor your offer to your best customers. Make sure to understand what your best customers really need and why they are no longer customers. Use available technology to improve customer service and management cost: A self served checkout could help to enhance the service offering to customers, reduce long lines on the checkout areas while keeping costs down. Customers can check-out on their own without waiting for store employees to ring up the sales and finish the transaction ;thus, reducing overhead in the store. (www. retailindustry. ) Tackle company traditions that threaten implementation of service initiative. Some retail businesses have ingrained behaviors and attitudes that hinder delivering superior customer service. Implementing new ideas focused on the customer may be difficult until those old are buried. Appointing a customer service champion at the board level can help infuse new thinking into the company. Linking rewards to service measures can create some momentum behind the implementation. (www. retailindustry. com) Retail businesses need to train, train and re-train employees on the best methods of treating customers. It is important to note that when someone walks into a store that there is potential for making money. The employees should try and see how best to help the customer.                                       Delivering Fast and Friendly Service            Exxon Mobil is an industry leader in each of its core businesses and has an unmatched array of proprietary technologies aimed at increasing the productivity of its assets and employees. The company conducts business in almost 200 countries and territories around the globe.   It has established a new definition for world-class scale and efficiency in the fuel marketing business.             There are ways in which a retail business is able to improve its poor customer service.   The study that follows is research on Exxon Mobil store #26885.   Methods were discovered in how the company was able to improve its customer service.             Exxon Mobil Company operated Retail Store in 2007 and rolled out its tool called the “TRI MASTER III” (Fast and Friendly Service). This tool addresses the issue of customer service starting with the frontline employees who face these customers every day. To help bring this information to the store, the company required all the managers and district managers to undergo the same training. They will in turn train the sales team members to be effective in delivering quality customer service. They were trained in all aspects of customer service. It ranged from the image of the location, clean and attractive facilities, neatly kept uniforms expected from the employees and quality fresh food   available from the location.             The tool pointed out 6-steps to customer’s satisfaction which are as follows: Make the Customer Feel Welcome Be Energetic and Helpful Acknowledge Customers in Line Provide Fast Transactions Close the Sale Accurately Thank the customer. Prior to rolling out the “TRI MASTER III” program, the company had another customer service program G. U. E. S. T:                                                                       G – GREET customers with a hello and offer to help.          U – UNDERSTAND if customers voice a concern or need          E – EYE CONTACT when listening or speaking to customers          S – SMILE whenever customers see you          T- THANK customers for their business             The G. U. E. S. T program was a good tool but not effective until the introduction of “TRI MASTER III” and the training of all the employees. There was also a deadline in place by the company to have everyone trained and ready to go. The introduction of the customer service tool, “TRI MASTER III” helped improve the mystery shop results greatly and there was good feedback from all employees.                                                 

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Product Description This comprehensive, market- text emphasizes the three major driving forces behind e-commerce—technology change, business development, and social issues—to provide a coherent conceptual framework for understanding the field. The Revolution is Just Beginning; E-commerce Business Models and Concepts; The Internet and World Wide Web: E-commerce Infrastructure; Building an E-commerce ; Online Security and Payment Systems; E-commerce Marketing Concepts; E-commerce Marketing Communications; Ethical, Social, and Political Issues in E-commerce; Online Retailing and Services; Online Content and Media; Social Networks, Auctions, and Portals; B2B E-commerce: Supply Chain Management and Collaborative CommerceMARKET: For anyone looking for an up-to-date book that covers the three major driving forces behind e-commerce, technology change, business development, and social issues, to provide a coherent conceptual framework for understanding the field.

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]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/e-commerce-2010/feed/ 0 eCommerce Best Practices – How to market, sell, and service customers with internet technologies http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/ecommerce-best-practices-how-to-market-sell-and-service-customers-with-internet-technologies/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/ecommerce-best-practices-how-to-market-sell-and-service-customers-with-internet-technologies/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:18:24 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/ecommerce-best-practices-how-to-market-sell-and-service-customers-with-internet-technologies/ Continue reading →]]>

Product DescriptionThe eCommerce market is always crowded. Thousands of organizations put up a shopping cart for about $ 20 per month, but a few dozen more than one billion U.S. dollars per year revenue from e-commerce. In an increasingly competitive ecommerce market best practices, a highly profitable, growing companies separated from the masses. This book offers tools for businesses at different points along the rapidly developing e-commerce spectrum. eCommerce best practices drawn valuable lessons from the experts at McFadyen Solutions, which implemented more than 100 major e-commerce sites over the past decade learned. of these sites have more than 1,000,000 SKU’s, 1,000,000 users, 1,000,000 dollars / revenue days, 1,000,000 items shipped to-day, and 1,000,000 web assets under management.

eCommerce Best Practices – How to market, sell, and service customers with internet technologies

]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/03/ecommerce-best-practices-how-to-market-sell-and-service-customers-with-internet-technologies/feed/ 5 Which Major Would Better Prepare Me For A Career With The Wto? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/02/which-major-would-better-prepare-me-for-a-career-with-the-wto/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/02/which-major-would-better-prepare-me-for-a-career-with-the-wto/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:00:13 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/02/which-major-would-better-prepare-me-for-a-career-with-the-wto/ Continue reading →]]> I’m debating between applied econ and a traditional economics program, both at the University of Minnesota. I’m currently enrolled in the applied econ, but I’m getting the idea that the regular econ would be a better fit (but it will be a hassle to transfer). Does anybody have any sort of advice?

]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2010/02/which-major-would-better-prepare-me-for-a-career-with-the-wto/feed/ 1 What Are Some Careers That I Could Have With A History Major? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/what-are-some-careers-that-i-could-have-with-a-history-major/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/what-are-some-careers-that-i-could-have-with-a-history-major/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 13:54:01 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/2009/05/what-are-some-careers-that-i-could-have-with-a-history-major/ Continue reading →]]> I know that it depends on how far I study as well, but I could use some actual besides being a teacher. Not that there is anything wrong with being a teacher, I was just wondering what else I could do. I really enjoy history and for the longest time it has been my most favorite subject. I just want to know what is out there for me. Just some general things that you know will be fine.I don’t have time to be talking to advisors or counselors right now. I’ve got lots of homework…Thanks Y’all.

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]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/what-are-some-good-jobs-for-a-finance-major/feed/ 1 What Careers Are Available For People With A Technical Theatre Major? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/what-careers-are-available-for-people-with-a-technical-theatre-major/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/what-careers-are-available-for-people-with-a-technical-theatre-major/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 07:55:40 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/2009/05/what-careers-are-available-for-people-with-a-technical-theatre-major/ im looking into going to college with a technical theatre major. but i want to know what are available for those that have a technical theatre majors.

]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/what-careers-are-available-for-people-with-a-technical-theatre-major/feed/ 2 Is Finance A Good Major Now That The American Economy Is Experiencing A Recession? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/is-finance-a-good-major-now-that-the-american-economy-is-experiencing-a-recession/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/is-finance-a-good-major-now-that-the-american-economy-is-experiencing-a-recession/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 02:30:44 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/2009/05/is-finance-a-good-major-now-that-the-american-economy-is-experiencing-a-recession/ Would it be wise to major in finance if the american economy is heading towards a huge slump…especially since the euro dollar is kicking our a*s*s?

]]> http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/is-finance-a-good-major-now-that-the-american-economy-is-experiencing-a-recession/feed/ 3 Is Finance A Bad Major To Go Into With An Inevitable Recession? http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/is-finance-a-bad-major-to-go-into-with-an-inevitable-recession/ http://www.tradelinkabc.com/index.php/2009/05/is-finance-a-bad-major-to-go-into-with-an-inevitable-recession/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 13:56:25 +0000 admin http://www.tradelinkabc.com/2009/05/is-finance-a-bad-major-to-go-into-with-an-inevitable-recession/ I am currently stuck with what I want to do with my life. If i go into business, I will either major in Economics, Finance, or Accounting. Any suggestions based on salary, and job opportunities. Thanks.

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