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US Employers Remain Cautious with Pay Increases [Infographic] - http://mthink.mercer.com

Posted by ryandonegan under Management
From http://mthink.mercer.com 3879 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on September 16, 2013 1:45 pm

As the economy steadies, so will pay raises for US employees, according to Mercer’s 2013/2014 Compensation Planning Survey of nearly 1,500 mid-size and large-scale employers across the US. Read More

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Wrestling with Ethics

Posted by cbrendlinger under Management
From http://www.awakeat2oclock.com 3881 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on September 16, 2013 8:41 am

Being an honest businessperson can get complicated. It’s easy to include words like “integrity” in your company core values, but how far does it go? Making sales calls with a fistful of hundred dollar bills or a trunkful of color TVs is a thing of the past in most industries. Read More

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The Best Business Advice to Ignore

Posted by Rieva Lesonsky under Management
From http://www.openforum.com 3881 days ago
Made Hot by: Webdev1 on September 16, 2013 8:24 am

Small-business owners get unsolicited advice everyday. Some of it can be very helpful, some of it is better off ignored. If you hear any of the "words of wisdom" listed below, our advice to you is to smile, say thank you, and move on.
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Management Tips From a Failed Business

Posted by dhennessy under Management
From http://experts.allbusiness.com 3876 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on September 15, 2013 4:19 pm

Changing management practices to increase profitable sales requires changing strategy, measuring performance and being prepared to make hard decisions. Read More

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6 Reasons to Opt for a Shared Office Space

Posted by ivanpw under Strategy
From http://www.noobpreneur.com 3876 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on September 15, 2013 4:03 pm

Shared office spaces may seem like unnecessary overhead, but for many entrepreneurs they result in increased production, profit and work-life balance. Read More

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Picking the right employees helps startups with branding your business

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Employee Benefits
From http://www.coxblue.com 3878 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on September 14, 2013 2:22 pm

For entrepreneurs, hiring staff members is a rite of passage in terms of branding your business. As they celebrate this significant milestone, small business owners should make sure that they do not take this process lightly. Read More

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If You Want “Quality Content”, Kill Your Babies

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Strategy
From http://www.websearchsocial.com 3877 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on September 14, 2013 1:44 pm

Make your content the most compact and efficient it can be so that customers can easily consume, understand and act on your calls to action. Read More

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Are we moving from mass consumption to the wants of individuals?

Posted by CatarinasWorld under Management
From http://catarinasworld.com 3882 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on September 14, 2013 12:19 pm

A transition in capitalism is unfolding as a result of products like the iPod. New demands are created that most existing companies cannot meet. Read More

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Small Businesses: Surviving White Collar Crimes

Posted by ivanpw under Human Resources
From http://www.bizpenguin.com 3881 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on September 14, 2013 12:15 pm

A business owner charged with white collar crimes will learn quickly that companies of any size can be affected. How to survive? Read More

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Top 10 qualities of a good employee - how many of these are on your team?

Posted by devan under Management
From http://www.enmast.com 3881 days ago
Made Hot by: BizWise on September 14, 2013 11:59 am

Brad Farris lists out his top ten qualities of a good employees. A few of them might surprise you! Would you add or change anything on the list? Read More