On March 16, 2010
Easter Forecast Points To Increased Spending
It looks like small businesses are going to benefit from two "up" holidays in a row. Less than a week after the National Retail Federation predicted that people will spend more on St. Patrick's day this year than last, the…
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On March 16, 2010
Biotech OSI Gathers All-Star Defense to Stiff-Arm a Hostile Takeover Bid
OSI Pharmaceuticals (OSIP) rejected the $3.5 billion hostile takeover launched by Astellas Pharma, and the biotech is assembling an all-star defense as it prepares for battle.
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On March 16, 2010
The Census Ad Campaign and the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations for Black Newspapers
Ad agencies Globalhue and DraftFCB, and their client the U.S. Census Bureau, are all frantically spinning and rationalizing their misguided decision to wring government propaganda posing as news from black newspapers.
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On March 16, 2010
I Don’t Sell Insurance, I Tell Business Stories.
Ugh, this might seem like a sales pitch. No, I don’t sell insurance. I tell stories. This one, about insurance, might be helpful for other people building their own businesses.
It was like 10 or 12 years ago. Palo…
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On March 16, 2010
What Business Should Want Out of Financial Reform
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd has unveiled the latest version of his financial reform bill. Despite the fact that Dodd decided to go it alone (that is, without the endorsement of Republicans Dick Shelby and Bob Corker),…
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On March 16, 2010
The Power of Counterfactual Thinking
If you've ever thought that reflecting on what might have been is a waste of time, new research from Berkeley's Haas School of Business shows that "should have, could have" thoughts can actually be quite powerful.
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On March 16, 2010
Top Networking Tips for Multi-Day Conferences, from SXSW
This week in Austin SXSW is gathering filmmakers, musicians and tech and business experts for a ten-day festival that serves double duty as a massive networking opportunity. Wish you were there but couldn't make it this year? No fear, participants
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On March 16, 2010
Sales Quiz: What’s the Best Opening Line With Customers?
You're selling high end retail. Do you know how to open the sales conversation most effectively?
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On March 16, 2010
4 Ways to Stay Out of the Office
Even if you don't get to stay at home, though, there are ways to stay away from your desk. Here are some essential tools and strategies for working away from your desk.
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On March 16, 2010
Small Business CRM, Part 5: How to Save a Troubled Implementation
A successful CRM implementation starts with good preparation. It is a good idea to document the goals and objectives of the small business first and test the system with the users, Sheryl Kingstone, director of the enterprise…
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