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They’ve always been around at the top, wordsmiths who craft an indelible phrase that defines a company. You can think of a good copy writer as a master of disciplined creativity. You won’t find their quotes mentioned in Bartlett’s Famous .. Read the rest of this entry »

You have just bought your first brand new home and have identified some things that need further work. How do you go about getting those things taken care of? Clear concise communication with the builder is a must. Identify the exact nature of .. Read the rest of this entry »

How do you plan to tell the world you’re open for business?. Read the rest of this entry »

While it’s easy to be a glowing reference for former top-notch employees or colleagues, it is much more challenging to give a negative reference. Here are some simple steps to guide you… Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve already determined why your product or services is special and priced it accordingly. Why are you the people best suited to supply it?. Read the rest of this entry »

A business is only as good as the people it employs. Here are some steps for hiring an effective staff.. Read the rest of this entry »

A business is only as good as the people it employs. Here are some steps for hiring an effective staff.. Read the rest of this entry »

A business is only as good as the people it employs. Here are some steps for hiring an effective staff.. Read the rest of this entry »

Disasters? Not here! No one wants to think about horrendous events that can turn an ordinary business day into the lead story on the evening news. From earthquakes to hurricanes, tidal waves to terrorist attacks, the unthinkable usually remains … Read the rest of this entry »

If you don’t want to pay for software, yet you want to track your customers and calendar from any location with an Internet connection, a Salesforce.com account may help. Salesforce.com, a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) … Read the rest of this entry »

No matter how well it goes, building or remodeling a kitchen is a tough, disruptive process. But there are things you can do to make it a more pleasant memory.. Read the rest of this entry »

Clear and open communications are the key to avoiding strife, confusion and resentment in the workplace… Read the rest of this entry »

Dealing with a troubled employee is a challenge for any manager. Here’s how to avoid potential pitfalls.. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether it’s Oracle and PeopleSoft, Verizon and Vodafone, or Comcast and Disney, nothing whets the appetite of the financial press more than a hostile takeover bid. If an avaricious company comes hunting for your firm, set the bait with a dose of … Read the rest of this entry »

“Moving Toward a Paperless Office” is a step-by-step guide for business administrators that want to go paperless. It describes the process of transitioning from traditional records management practices to high-tech ones, mentioning some .. Read the rest of this entry »

Outsourcing tasks can effectively get projects completed without hiring more employees.. Read the rest of this entry »

All employers must report wages, tax withholdings and other vital information regarding each employee on a form W-2 sent to the employee and the government.. Read the rest of this entry »

In gathering material for a business plan, by now you’ve established a vision and values and looked at the past and present. Now it’s time to become a prognosticator. Peer into the future and start to gather that information… Read the rest of this entry »

A talent agent helps coordinate your acting career, and receives a commission for doing so. Talent agents are required to get most auditions in L.A., but they’re usually not required to get auditions in New York… Read the rest of this entry »

Most–if not all–managers will say that their least favorite responsibility is dismissing an employee. Whether the reason is sub-par performance, restructuring or downsizing, there are ways to make the situation as clean and professional as . Read the rest of this entry »