On July 26, 2010
Inside Google Energy’s First Deal Wholesale Power Deal
Ever since federal regulators gave Google (GOOG) subsidiary Google Energy the OK to buy and sell bulk electricity just like your utility does, there's been all sorts of speculation of what the Internet search engine giant would do with this
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On July 26, 2010
Conde Nast Will Reach Out to Consumers — In More Ways Than You Think
In appointing consumer marketing chief Robert Sauerberg to president, Conde Nast is about to get very creative in how it will extract more money from consumers.
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On July 26, 2010
Conde Nast Will Reach Out to Consumers — In More Ways Than You Think
In appointing consumer marketing chief Robert Sauerberg to president, Conde Nast is about to get very creative in how it will extract more money from consumers.
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On July 26, 2010
Hacks of the Week: Office Exercise Bike, Music’s Productivity Benefits, Recovering Lost Gadgets, and More!
Also making headlines this week: a free utility that encrypts your precious flash-drive data, 6 ways to improve your mood at the office, and a better way to search old Business Hacks posts.
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On July 26, 2010
Will Microsoft CEO be Overthrown in Coup D’état?
Somebody writes "Brewing Coup Against Microsoft CEO," the media covers it, and everyone thinks it's true. Well, it's not. But what is true is that Microsoft is suffering from an identity crisis that's depressing its stock price. And that'll continue
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On July 26, 2010
Interview Questions Guaranteed to Make You Hurl
Stupid interview questions just won't die. Job success depends on a number of factors -- years of experience, technical proficiency, teamwork, problem-solving -- but hiring managers and HR neophytes just like to ask dopey questions such as, “What do you
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On July 26, 2010
Can a Sales Pro Be Both a Hunter AND a Farmer?
Hunters get new business; farmers work existing accounts. Can the same sales rep do both jobs well?
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On July 26, 2010
Identity Theft: Social Media’s Dirty Little Secret
What would we do without social media? Facebook users wouldn’t be able to enjoy their high school bullies’ misfortunes. Mom wouldn’t be able to spy on her miscreant offspring. Twitter users wouldn’t be able to further their professional development, keep…
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On July 26, 2010
Women in Business: Marketing Strategy For Everyone! Part 2
Because my friend Emily Richards of Drew Consulting, a full-service marketing consulting firm based in Falls Church, VA, had so much to say about marketing strategy and small businesses, I divided my interview with her into two parts. You…
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On July 26, 2010
In the Call Center, What Gets Measured Gets Done
Its 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning, and Fred from the ABC call center is logging onto the company's metrics portal to find out his first call resolution and average handle time. He also has access to a…
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