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3 Powerful Words that can increase your business - http://www.strategicimperatives.ca

Posted by d2kd3k under Sales
From http://www.strategicimperatives.ca 4188 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 24, 2008 2:36 am

What one factor leads to successful outcomes in meetings with clients and prospects? Research shows the more time clients and prospects spend talking in a meeting, the more likely they are to feel good about it and have a positive opinion of their advisor. Here are 3 steps to getting clients and prospects talking in a meeting —- and the three most Read More

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Your company's reputation, trashed in one click | HRTechNews.com

Posted by ktchar under Human Resources
From http://www.hrtechnews.com 4190 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 24, 2008 2:35 am

Are they talking about your company? These Web sites allow your employees to rant about your company anonymously...online and in public. Read More

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Employers who check out job candidates on MySpace could be legally liable

Posted by mssux under Human Resources
From http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com 4189 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 24, 2008 2:35 am

If a potential employer uses a social networking site to check out a job candidate and then rejects that person based on what they see, he or she could be charged with discrimination. According to Workforce.com, a site that helps HR reps stay current with all matters HR, employers who use the data available on social networking sites like Faceb Read More

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Study Shows Biggest Problems Facing Small Business Owners - Costs

Posted by PuggieLover under News
From http://www.nfib.com 4187 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 23, 2008 8:28 pm

New research released today from the National Federation of Independent Business shows the top concerns among small business owners are business costs, particularly those that are difficult to control such as health insurance costs, energy costs and inflation. Read More

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A-List Blogs for C-Level Execs

Posted by d2kd3k under Management
From http://www.portfolio.com 4188 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 23, 2008 8:28 pm

Portfolio.com's list of must-read blogs for CEOs and other chief executives. (If I met a CEO who read all of these, I'd be impressed.) Read More

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Web Reputation: What Are Customers Saying About You Online?

Posted by Becky under Online Marketing
From http://blogs.wsj.com 4189 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 23, 2008 4:44 pm

Brand reputation, or what your customers think about your business, is crucial for any small company that wants to attract new clients and grow a business. What one customer says in a blog or product review can directly influence another customer's decision to choose you over your competitors. Here are four ways you can monitor your brand onli Read More

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New eBay strategy angers small sellers

Posted by mssux under News
From http://www.sfgate.com 4189 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 23, 2008 3:45 pm

For years, eBay espoused an egalitarian view that all of its sellers should be treated equally. But these days, the online marketplace is increasingly taking an opposite tack by offering discounts to its biggest sellers, hoping to lure more of their business. The change in tactics, which coincides with efforts to revive the company's grow Read More

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How to succeed in business when there's an elephant in the room

Posted by d2kd3k under Self-Development
From http://trustedadvisor.com 4191 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 23, 2008 12:27 am

Think about all the awful, awkward, agonizing situations you've been in when there was an elephant in the room. Maybe the elephant is that you're nervous, maybe you're low in experience on a given issue, or maybe you're about to say something highly personal. Whatever's making everyone so uncomfortable, here's a tool you can use to Name It a Read More

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Fewer micro-business owners offering health care insurance to employees

Posted by TimJustus under Employee Benefits
From http://www.bizjournals.com 4190 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 22, 2008 8:51 pm

The cost of health care is on the rise and fewer micro-businesses owners are offering coverage to their employees. A survey of nearly 4,000 micro-businesses found that 18.6% of the respondents said their health care plans are covering full-time employees this year. That number is down from 46.2% in 2005. A micro-business has 10 or fewer em Read More

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How to Expand Your Referral Base

Posted by marmadukefan under Marketing
From http://www.evancarmichael.com 4191 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 22, 2008 8:36 pm

If you've ever gone to a business networking event and (a) wondered who to talk to, (b) wondered what to talk about, or (c) left the event with a handful of business cards but not solid leads, this is a great article to help you make those meetings more productive and focused. Read More