| 591 | Groupware Finds Home in American Business: Collaboration Tool Analysis Preview: What is Groupware? Have you ever had to manage document collaboration in a hurry? No need to be ashamed if you said "yes." Virtually every American business has experienced moments of ad hoc team collaboration. In other words, the ideal business collaboration method involves meticulous record keeping and organization; all deadlines are met; nobod... (more) Published By: Joe Miller Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 592 | Avoid a Time Bomb: Sexual Harassment Preview: Over 53 charges of sexual harassment are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission every business day. What have you done to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace? Among the myriad subjects now commonly addressed in employee training is harassment. Sexual harassment, as well as age, disability and race discrimination, are among... (more) Published By: Judith Lindenberger Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 593 | The Accountability/Alignment Process: Three Steps to an Accountable Organization Preview: The Accountability/Alignment Process: Three Steps to an Accountable Organization Generating genuine accountability and functional alignment into your workplace cannot be left to vague ambitions and abstract statements. Well designed processes must be embedded into the heart of an organization to ensure that each employee’s goals and expectat... (more) Published By: Bruce Klatt and Shaun Murphy Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 594 | Do you know the Difference between Rates and Wages? Preview: The difference between rates and wages is not always clear to newly self-employed people and their wage-earning clients. Both look similar on the surface; both are expressed in dollars and cents per hour. But they each represent something very different. Wages are the payment a worker receives for his labor. Rates are the payment a business r... (more) Published By: Ellen Zucker Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 595 | 5 Tips For Running A Successful Online Business Preview: 5 Tips For Running A Successful Online Business By Ron Swerdfiger http://www.hostingforum.ca There are a couple of key things to look at when starting an online business. I’m not here to give you “hidden secrets,” just a few fundamental tips to get you started. Basically there are five major factors to look at provided you have the products an... (more) Published By: Ron Swerdfiger Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 596 | Emotions: A Trader's Worst Enemy; Get Rid of Fear and Greed - You'll be Glad You Did Preview: Copyright 2005 Jonathan van Clute You hear it over and over and over in books, forums, and chatrooms. Fear and greed, fear and greed, fear and greed. Emotions are a trader’s worst enemy. What are we supposed to do about it? We are human after all. Human beings have emotions. We can’t just throw a switch and suddenly behave like “Data” on Star Tre... (more) Published By: Jonathan van Clute Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 597 | How to Choose the Best Small Business VoIP Solution Preview: Copyright 2005 Gobala Krishnan Telecommunication cost is always an obstacle for small business owners, especially if you need to call domestic or international long distance. The long distance cost factor alone, depending on the type of business you're in, can make the difference in the success of any small business. The telecommunication marke... (more) Published By: Gobala Krishnan Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 598 | Engineer-to-Order ERP Leader Encompix Selected by Integrated Group Preview: Encompix (www.encompix.com) added another ETO (Engineer-to-Order) manufacturer to its client roster this week in Toronto, Canada. The Integrated Group (www.igcompanies.com) is a collection of diverse companies whose flagship company, ID Merchandising, Inc.; it will be the primary user of Encompix software. ID Merchandising (idmerchandising.com) sp... (more) Published By: Thomas Cutler Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 599 | Kanban Provider Datacraft Solutions Grows 1000% in 12 months Preview: 1000% growth in e-kanban services in the past twelve months has North Carolina-based Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) poised to capture significant percentage of lean manufacturing organizations business. According to Sam Bayer, President of Datacraft Solutions, “We have seen explosive growth from major manufacturing enterprises w... (more) Published By: Thomas Cutler Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 600 | PRONTO North America Improves Profitability by Avoiding Duplication of Work Efforts Preview: PRONTO-Xi Digital Dashboard is a powerful new way to public PRONTO-Xi data in an easy to view format. According to Tom Verzi, Director of Marketing for the Minnesota-based ERP leader, “By using the browser interface, the Digital Dashboard gives staff a straightforward way to access business information without training.” Because the interface is g... (more) Published By: Thomas Cutler Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 601 | TR Cutler Leading Manufacturing PR Firm Resigned Associate Editor Position Preview: Thomas R. Cutler, President and CEO of the largest manufacturing PR and marketing firm, TR Cutler, Inc. (www.trcutlerinc.com) resigned this month as associate editor of Industrial Connection magazine effective immediately. Cutler’s enhanced roles with other publications and media outlets made the departure from Industrial Connection necessary. Cu... (more) Published By: Thomas Cutler Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 602 | Caregiver Stress Accounts for 27% Increase in Health Insurance Benefits by South Florida Employees Preview: The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases: • Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving are a reality in the workplace of today and the future. Workers are torn between the demands of their job and the ability to provide quality care to their relative. • One out of... (more) Published By: Thomas Cutler Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 603 | 10 Really Good Reasons to Quit Your Job and Start Your Own Business Preview: It’s been five years since I made the decision to leave my corporate job and start my own company. No question about it, leaving nice coworkers, a stable paycheck and 12 years of tenure with one company was the scariest thing I’d ever done. And yet looking back, it was the defining moment not only of my career, but of my personal development as we... (more) Published By: Michael Katz Submitted: 13 June,2005 |
| 604 | Angel Investors Preview: Is it a bird?…Is it a plane?…….No, its and Angel investor! By Ryan M. Hoback, Motivated Entrepreneur Incubation & Consulting Look….up in the air………....Is it a bird?............Is it a plane? …………………….....No, it’s an ANGEL INVESTOR! Angel Investors (or simply Angels) as defined by Wikipedia are affluent individuals who provide capital for busine... (more) Published By: Ryan M. Hoback Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 605 | Entrepreneurs Ask: As a Novice Entrepreneur, How Do I Feel Less Overwhelmed? Preview: Great question! Overwhelm is very common even among the most veteran entrepreneurs, so take solace in the fact that you are not alone. With the ever-increasing numbers of new entrepreneurial endeavors, and therefore new entrepreneurs, there are many who are experiencing the very same feelings as you. So, Tool 1 is to Join or start a business-focu... (more) Published By: Charlon Bobo, Muse works™ © 2005 Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 606 | Think Before You Bank on the Web Preview: When people first heard about Ebay, it seemed like a dream come true. For just a couple of bucks, you could list all your old stuff online and clean out that garage or attic without having bargain hunters invade your property. Small business owners also discovered Ebay and found that it was a great way to move items that weren’t flying off the she... (more) Published By: Bill Knell Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 607 | The Aim of the Name Preview: Large corporations spend lavish amounts seeking names for their products that grab a consumer, or convey positive feelings. Book authors do the same. As do magazine writers. So, say you are planning something that needs a name: your new company, a speech, an article, your website, your email address. STOP! Stop, and think. Don’t go with ... (more) Published By: Don Pooley Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 608 | Secrets to Cutting Your Document Shipping Cost in Half Preview: FedEx, UPS and DHL offer guaranteed overnight delivery of documents to locations in the USA for rates of $20.00 - $30.00. There is a guaranteed overnight service offered by these same companies that can cut your overnight delivery of documents/express paks in half. Most businesses are not aware that this service is available and those that do use ... (more) Published By: Paul Buisson Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 609 | Why is My Restaurant Not Full Every Monday Night? Preview: In a quest for customers and to keep those customers, restaurants are now compelled to develop a marketing plan. Marketing plans are a crucial component for anyone who has the desire to make their restaurant a success. Marketing plans are a crucial component for anyone who has the desire to make their restaurant a success. In a quest for customer... (more) Published By: Howard Schwartz Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 610 | Writing a Business Plan Preview: , Part 1 By Ryan M, Hoback, Motivated Entrepreneur Incubation & Consulting Preparing a business plan is a detailed process. Your first step is to decide who this plan is being prepared for; is it for internal usage or raising capital? You must structure your plan to attract the interest of any party who may read it. Begin by developing a mental... (more) Published By: Ryan M. Hoback Submitted: 14 June,2005 |