International
Survey: Does the United States have too much trade with Japan... with Russia? Read story
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Abuse
Survey: Of the companies taking any action, what are businesses doing about employee substance abuse? Read story
Forgo The Logo
Ad agency advises growing companies against logos, asserting that name recognition is better. Read story
Paper Niche
Two companies produce a variety of quality recycled paper products for government offices, small and large businesses. Read story
An Insider's Guide To Harmony
Manager eases the uncomfortable situation of hiring and firing relatives with a family consensus statement. Read story
Promote Value
A sales promoter buys items at a discount in order to pass on savings to the customer. Read story
Going Public
Survey of 23 CEOs and 46 CFOs: What's the most challenging aspect of going public? Read story
Quality Bounce Back
Company holds a two-day extravaganza to reward its suppliers. Read story
Bringing Employees Together
Staples Inc. has many ways of bringing its large and geographically scattered staff together. Read story
Suggestions, Anyone?
A sales technique that lets the potential customer know his or her long-run cost savings. Read story
Brains At Work
Solar Press shuts down its factory for a day of brainstorming with employees. Read story
Tidying Up
A helpful hint for keeping the office clean: hold open houses for families of employees. Read story
Guerilla Contracts
CEO saves on legal fees by writing his own international contracts. Read story
Network: October 1989
Network new queries. Read story
Network: October 1989
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
Sign of the Times
A women's organization unveils its Brass Ovaries award for successful franchise operators. Read story
Environment
Chart outlining public attitudes about stricter environmental regulations. Read story
Making the Grade
To motivate student employees, a restaurant owner gives raises to those who maintain high grade point averages. Read story
What's It Worth To You?
Employer encourages suggestions from workers by holding a drawing. Read story
Homework
Chart showing the number of employees working at home 35 or more hours a week in an arrangement with their companies. Read story
Long-term Commitment
A company distinguishes itself from its competitors by offering an extendable one-year warranty. Read story
Getting the Numbers
Merrill Lynch offers a free primer on reading income and balance statements, called "How to Read a Financial Report." Read story
The Meter's Running
A seminar company makes late comers pay a dollar for each minute that they're late. Read story
Keep In Touch
CEO comes up with idea for a fast and informative electronic newsletter as an alternative to daily meetings. Read story
International
Survey: Answers to some questions about how companies are preparing for the European unification in 1992. Read story
Write On The Money
Company pays employees for publishing articles in trade magazines and giving the company greater exposure. Read story
Treat Them Right
Print shop franchise CEO awards workers with a frmed certificate for exceptional customer service. Read story
Going Once, Twice. . .
Company CEO sets up a bidding war between banks so that they have to compete for her business. Read story
Time Is Money
Boss gives employees paid time off to do volunteer work. Read story
Safety First
Company holds a contest for the least amount of accidents, thereby reducing mishaps and insurance premiums. Read story
Public Relations
Chart: Survey of 2000 adults who were asked to assess how business meets the public's expectations. Read story
Sounding Off
Employees at Winter Gardens Salad Co. sound a matterhorn to alert fellow workers of a production mistake. Read story
A Phone Call Away
Multiplex Inc. prints the home phone numbers of its top managers in its sales catalog. Read story
Taxes
Chart: Amounts of corporate assets and the percentages of tax returns audited for 1987 and 1988. Read story
Insider Information
Knowing your company's value to the bank may help in negotiating interest rates and services. Read story
Paying Up Quickly
Construction company president pays suppliers in 30 days as a means of distinguishing his business from the competition. Read story
Instant Gratification
As an incentive, one company doles out profit sharing money on a monthly basis instead at the year's end. Read story
Easy Access
Company manager provides a locked suggestion box for employees who may feel ignored or threatened. Read story
Managing People
Chart: 8 employment factors and how they rate, in terms of importance, with young professionals and other workers. Read story
Network: August 1989
Network new queries. Read story
