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The economy is starting to look up again. This means your company is likely to be doing more hiring and promoting. If you're interested in moving ahead in your career (and who isn't?), this is the time to make some personal career resolutions that...

Nearly 9 out of 10 executives say it's common for business professionals to check their e-mail during meetings, although about a third of them totally disapprove of the practice and say e-mail devices should be turned off and not brought to a...

Sometimes called "Generation Y" or the "Echo Boomers," these individuals were born between 1979 and 2000. The earlier Millennials are the newest members of our workforce and are often the children of the Baby Boomers. They represent a large number...

Running a business is complicated. It takes many skills.  Most business owners don't possess all the abilities required. While employees can sometimes fill the gaps in the owner's skill set, at other times, hiring a consultant may make sense....

Everybody knows how to increase revenue. You just:  Increase consumption per existing customer Get new customers Retain current customers so you are not just treading water But how do you do those things? You might discover the answer through...

When expense accounts get padded, it's often because employees are given too much control over the process. Here are some tips for tightening your policy.  Develop a clear, written expense account policy and have employees sign it. It doesn't...

While budgets are still tight, companies are looking for more cost effective ways to market their business. That's where your website comes in. The true beauty of online marketing is the multitude of choices available that are cost effective. Below...

It’s January 2011 and everybody knows that it’s time to sit down to revisit your business plan. But don’t forget about your marketing plan. There is no better time than the beginning of a new year to take time and reflect on what worked for you and...

Making your vision a reality You can’t build a house without a blueprint or take a trip without travel plans.  Yet, every day, business owners try to run their businesses without a clearly defined strategic plan. Many companies have great...

A recession hits everyone but it can be particularly hard on growing businesses. Yet economic downturns can actually be an opportunity for smaller companies to get ahead and come out stronger on the other side. According to the market research firm...

Running a business is like navigating through a constant sea of change, and challenging economic conditions only add to the storm.  Having a plan with clearly defined objectives coupled with the will to implement that plan will get your...

Two bills signed into law by President Obama at the end of March will change health care in the United States and have an impact on every medical practice, employer and citizen of our country. While many of the changes mandated by the Patient...