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Hiring Part I: Conducting Background Checks

Hiring Part I: Conducting Background Checks - http://www.nfib.com Avatar Posted by PuggieLover under Human Resources
From http://www.nfib.com 5719 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 26, 2008 8:54 pm
When it comes to background checks, employers should be aware of the reasons for performing a background check, what basic information to request, and what legal boundaries exist to protect an employee's privacy. NFIB discusses this topic. Read More

Inflation Top Concern of Small Business Owners in June

Inflation Top Concern of Small Business Owners in June - http://www.nfib.com Avatar Posted by PuggieLover under Finance
From http://www.nfib.com 5766 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 10, 2008 5:53 pm
The National Federation of Independent Business monthly Index of Small Business Optimism was basically unchanged in June, falling 0.1 points to a recession-level reading of 89.2. "The top concern of small business owners today is inflation — the first time since January 1981," said NFIB Chief Economist William Dunkelberg. Read More

If You're Open to Growth, You Tend to Grow

If You're Open to Growth, You Tend to Grow - http://www.nytimes.com Avatar Posted by luckycharmer under Self-Development
From http://www.nytimes.com 5768 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 9, 2008 10:48 pm
WHY do some people reach their creative potential in business while other equally talented peers don't? The Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck believes that the answer to the puzzle lies in how people think about intelligence and talent. Those who believe they were born with all the smarts and gifts they're ever going to have approach life with Read More

How to Grow Your Business by Firing Customers

How to Grow Your Business by Firing Customers - http://www.squidoo.com Avatar Posted by gimmesome under Startups
From http://www.squidoo.com 5768 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 9, 2008 10:48 pm
Studies of customer profitability in many businesses have found that only a small percentage of accounts are responsible for all of the firm's profits once costs related to acquisition, service, and support have been factored in. The staggering truth is simply this: many customers cost more to serve than they bring in revenue! Read More
Getting users engaged with your content can result with a sale, subscription, bookmark and return visit. One of best ways to increase reader engagement is to make sure that your site architecture interlinks related content and displays them in a way which encourages the user to click around. If the first article doesn't result in a subscription, t Read More

NFIB: US small business optimism slips in June

NFIB: US small business optimism slips in June - http://www.forbes.com Avatar Posted by PuggieLover under Finance
From http://www.forbes.com 5768 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 8, 2008 8:32 pm
Optimism at small U.S. businesses edged down in June as owners were battered by rising food, energy and labor costs, a survey released Monday showed. The National Federation of Independent Business index of small business optimism fell 0.1 point in June to 89.2 as more owners cited inflation as their top concern. Read More

Search Engine Smarts: Doing more with your digital assets

Search Engine Smarts: Doing more with your digital assets - http://www.allbusiness.com Avatar Posted by JuliePower under Online Marketing
From http://www.allbusiness.com 5769 days ago
Made Hot by: on July 8, 2008 4:15 am
Remember the old saying, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? This article talks about doing more with all your digital assets. It's no yolk! Read More

How to Twitter Market and Socially Advertise

How to Twitter Market and Socially Advertise - http://ericadewolf.wordpress.com Avatar Posted by emd5005 under Online Marketing
From http://ericadewolf.wordpress.com 5772 days ago
Made Hot by: bigmoneyweb on July 7, 2008 12:13 am
How to use twitter, facebook, and other social media to market yourself, your products, and your company or brand. Read More
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