The back-to-school shopping season is one of the biggest events in the US retail industry calendar, falling second only to Christmas in terms of annual sales for many major retail chains. With that time of year upon us again, it comes as no surprise to MeetTheBoss.tv that analysts are once more keen to understand how ...

In the same week that Miss Universe crowns its new queen, MeetTheBoss.tv asks: does the cosmetic surgery industry really sell perfection? From full-on, life-changing procedures, to a quick hit of Botox during your lunch hour, plastic-surgery aficionados are witnessing an industry boom. Our obsession with the search for perfection is everywhere: from magazine and television ...

Are you at risk of being taken in by an internet banking scam? If you bank online you are. Modern technology has made our lives easier and more efficient than ever before; however if you bank online beware that falling for an internet banking scam could spell financial ruin. Not only that, your identity could ...

Effective business management encompasses every aspect of your business, from conflict and change management to performance management and careful planning.  Those companies and corporations that practice good business management understand that changes in individuals, managers and the work environment often evolve, and that even the smallest things can have an impact to the success and ...

The QS world university rankings, released this week, says that that the UK’s Cambridge University has ousted Harvard as the world’s best university for the first time in seven years.  However, according to the report, American institutions continue to dominate the list, taking 31 of the top 100 places. Interestingly the rankings have been released ...

Performance management, in order to be the most effective, should be applied to companies as a whole and employees as well.  According to an article on Wise Geek, performance management is comprised of both analyzing the effectiveness of managers and employees, ensuring that goals are met.  This assists in exceptional company performance as a whole. ...

Effective leadership is something that even good managers and leaders often need help with.  According to a recent report on Small Business Trends, great leadership abilities help small business owners and entrepreneurs create a new landscape and explore business opportunities like never before.  This article expands on some of the areas of leadership that can ...

Today is National Coming Out Day in the US, an annual event that is observed by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community to raise awareness and promote discussions about LGBT issues. The day is recognized in the UK tomorrow, and kicks off National Coming Out Week (NCOW).  Businesses around the world also have ...

In 2010, DreamWorks animation studio jumped from 47 on ‘Fortunes’ Top 100 Companies to Work For’ up to sixth; an impressive accomplishment for a company founded only a decade ago. At first glance, it seems natural that working at a world-class animation studio like DreamWorks would be a fun and dynamic company to be employed ...

Many business owners do not realize it, but how you react to risk can influence your leadership style according to a recent article on HR Magazine.  An effective leadership style is necessary to run your organization in a way that is efficient, financially successful and competitive.  However, the risks you are willing or unwilling to ...