The Pazvrk Rug

Posted by Ann on August 29, 2008

I was reading about the history of rugs. During the 1940s a Soviet archeologist called Sergei Rudenko made a remarkable discovery. He was visiting a burial site in Siberia and unearthed what we now know to be the oldest surviving rug – the Pazvrk rug.

The Pazvrk Rug was found frozen in ice. This helped to protect it from the elements and preserved its design and colors. It is assumed to have been produced in the 5th century BC by the Scythians a nomadic tribe from Mongolia using techniques that have been handed down over time and are still in use today. This includes the Ghiordes knot. This rug had on average 200 knots per square inch and shows the sophistication of rug making techniques during this time.

Since this time advances in rug making have expanded the use of rugs, how they are made and an amazing array of different shapes, designs and materials. There are bathroom rugs, stair rugs, indoor outdoor rugs, and so many other uses. Its amazing to think that they all were developed from techniques used so long ago.

Categories: Business
29Aug

Sales skills versus management skills

Posted by Ann on August 20, 2008

As the sales best practices are constantly evolving, participating in additional sales training can assist organizations in making sure their sales force is up to date on the most effective strategies.  Attending seminars and workshops can elevate your sales team to heights that were previously unachievable.

For those top performers that are ready to move into a senior management role, exploring management development opportunities for them would be wise if they are going to be managing people.  Regardless of how effective somebody may be talking to prospects, working with employees in a management role requires work and effort and a different skill set than is acquired in the sales field.

Categories: Finance
20Aug