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Cases for Executives

08.5.2009 in Travel Tip by admin

Experienced business travelers know that the kind of case you carry can make or break your trip. So, many of them have a basic set of cases including: A molded suitcase, preferably with wheels. A hard case can take the punishments at airports, wh...

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Ultimate Packing Checklist for Business Travel

08.5.2009 in Travel Tip by admin

For all trips: Luggage tags (then put your name, address and destination inside your suitcase) Remove old baggage claim checks from suitcase. Toiletries (razor, toothbrush, cologne, etc) Hairdryer (with adaptor for oversea travel) Medicin...

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Ads Tips for Small Businesses

08.5.2009 in Advertising by admin

If yours is a small business, chance are you're writing your own ads. If so, bear in mind : The purpose of every ad is to sell. So don't be clever for the sake of cleverness; don't be arty. What the ad is selling is your primary goal, and every w...

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Tribal Differences in the Office

08.5.2009 in Personal Skills by admin

In each company, different departments with different functions tend to develop their own "tribal" cultures. In order to get these "tribes" working together effectively, you must know what each tribe thinks of itself and what it thinks of other tribe...

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Is Your Product Market-Ready?

08.5.2009 in Marketing by admin

You've got a great new product, but is it ready for marketing? Not necessarily, according to studies. Sometimes, complementary products are needed before yours can take off. For example, color television was developed in the early 1950s, but was n...

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Quick Tips to Increase Productivity

08.5.2009 in Productivity by admin

Researchers have found that younger workers work much more efficiently when allowed to choose their own pace. Older, more experienced workers, on the other hand, work at about the same efficiency whether or not they set their own pace. They recomm...

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6 Stages of Office Shock

08.5.2009 in Psychology by admin

When someone, who has committed a serious mistake in the office, is confronted with it, he or she goes through several stages of shock; Shock - Silence, as initial impact is felt. The brain needs time to assimilate information. Disbelief - ("I ...

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Make New Staffers Feel at Home

08.4.2009 in Managing People by admin

Give departing staffers a fond farewell by all means, but put your real effort into "coming aboard" celebrations. Welcoming new employees fosters teamwork and encourages staffers to look ahead. Here's some tips, host a welcome party within two weeks ...

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5 Tips on What to Do After Being Promoted

08.4.2009 in Careers by admin

Don't rest on your laurels! After being promoted, start showing that you deserve the move up. Change your daily routine to focus on your new responsibilities. Avoid dramatic moves at first. If given a big assignment, create alternative approach...

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5 More Tips Towards Productive Meetings

08.4.2009 in Meetings by admin

Give each meeting a title - such as Fact-Finding, Brainstorming, Information Exchange- that explains its purpose. Lock out latecomers to spread the message that promptness is mandatory. Vary seating arrangements, both to get people from differ...

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