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When your organization outgrows its space
Organizational growth, additional hires or ongoing space issues
are all good reasons to upgrade to a bigger office. When the
time comes to relocate your operations, this BusinessWeek
article suggests including employees in the property search,
taking into account your rate of growth and being prepared for
moving mishaps.
BusinessWeek
(5/14)
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Reduce e-mail overflow
Cut down the number of hours per week that you spend on e-mail
at work by setting a few simple rules. Send fewer e-mails; avoid
sending "Thanks!" e-mails and include "NRN" (no reply necessary)
in the subject line if that's the case; and create folders
according to content, so e-mails are easier to file, find or
discard.
CNNmoney.com/Fortune
(5/21)
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Get what you need from an interviewee
Vetting job candidates may seem like a simple task, but managers
who are not prepared may lose control of the interview and fail
to get the information they need from the prospect. Business
consultant Dr. Rick Johnson offers tips on conducting a
productive interview.
CEO Strategist
(5/1)
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Additional virtual threats to watch for
Don't be a victim on the computer. Be aware of the new threats
that face Internet users, such as drive-by downloads that can
enter your computer with only a click on a page. You can reduce
your risk of being attacked by using antivirus tools and
firewalls, sticking with Web sites you know and trust, and
running your browser in a "virtual machine."
MSNBC
(5/18)
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Use good manners to better sell yourself
Networking events are all about first impressions and meeting
people who might benefit your business or career. You should
avoid actions that may be ill-received, such as compliments that
may be perceived as inappropriate, or asking personal questions,
which can come off as offensive or inappropriate. You also
should always reply to e-mails or phone calls that are a result
of the meeting.
American City Business Journals
(4/23)
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USCC studies: U.S. lawsuit system costs SMBs billions
Two studies from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce show that the tort
system in place in the U.S. not only cost small business $98
billion in 2005 but that small-business owners' fear of lawsuits
affects their decision-making. "... [T]hese studies leave no
question that small businesses pay an extremely high price for
the excesses of our lawsuit system," said the president of the
chamber's Institute for Legal Reform.
American City Business Journals/Buffalo
(5/21)
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Columbiana chamber continues fund-raising for downtown
restoration project
The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce in Ohio has nearly
reached the halfway mark in its $75,000 fund-raising effort with
the Columbiana Renovation, Restoration and Beautification
Committee to renovate the downtown square. Funds so far have
come from businesses, personal contributions and the sale of
engraved pavers.
The Salem News (Ohio)
(5/22)
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Airlines say biometric screening program best left to TSA
Airlines are raising concerns about a DHS plan that would give
them responsibility for collecting biometric data from
international travelers. The carriers say the TSA should take
control of the program. The Air Transport Association says
turning the program over to the airlines would "wrongly delegate
an inherently governmental, immigration and security-related
function to the private sector."
Travel Weekly (free registration)
(5/17)
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As delinquent mortgages rise, lenders get tougher
Some mortgage applicants are facing higher costs and more
hurdles as lenders look closer into personal finances, including
credit histories and self-employment statuses. "There's no
question that [lenders] are digging deeper," said Doug Duncan,
Mortgage Bankers Association's chief economist. "The pendulum is
swinging a little farther to the conservative side."
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
(5/15)
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ICW's Education and Workforce Summit 2007
Join the U.S. Chamber's Institute for a Competitive Workforce at
the annual Education and Workforce Summit, Sept. 24 to 26, in
Washington, D.C. The Summit brings together more than 400
leaders in business, education and workforce development to
discuss issues that are vital to America's competitiveness and
is part of a national effort to promote effective and
sustainable business and education partnerships. Now, more than
ever, the future of business in the United States depends on our
education and training systems and their ability to adapt to
changes in technology, demographics, globalization and other
forces affecting our society and our economy.
Learn more online.
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Chamber Energy Institute inaugural event
Join General James Jones, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander
Europe, and now president and CEO and of the U.S. Chamber's
Institute for 21st Century Energy, on June 12 for the
Institute's inaugural event, Energy Myths & Realities. Other
leading government policy-makers and global security experts
will discuss the latest challenges facing America's energy
supply and assess current proposals to address these challenges.
Register today.
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Think Yellow: Save 56% on trade show shipments
Your trade show presence is key to the promotion of your
business and demands fast, reliable and damage-free delivery of
your exhibit materials. With Yellow Exhibit Services, you have a
proven and experienced resource for peace-of-mind transportation
of your exhibit shipments. U.S. Chamber members can save by
calling (800) 293-0414 or visiting
www.myyellow.com/uschamber/.
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Do what you feel in your heart to be right -- for you'll be
criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if
you don't."
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