Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott


Law;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

The trouble with most noncompete agreements is that they haven't a prayer of holding up in court. They're usually too vague and too restrictive, aiming t...  Read story

Strategy;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

It's impossible to know too much about a company you're on the verge of acquiring, but lots of CEOs miss a chance to discover more: final negotiations. Wi...  Read story

Smokeout, Part 2

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

In what areas of the building does your company now ban smoking? Hallways 32% Meeting rooms 31 ...  Read story

Marketing;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

Sometimes the best way to grow your business may be to turn business away. At University National Bank & Trust Co., in Palo Alto, Calif., only checkin...  Read story

International Marketing;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

What with the constant influx of foreign competition, and the falling dollar, you'd love to beef up your company's presence overseas. But the idea of set...  Read story

Smokeout, Part 1

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

Does your company have an official policy regarding the rights of smokers and nonsmokers in the office? A survey of smoking and nonsmoking managers ...  Read story

Promotion;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

Chances are, your company could benefit from increased customer loyalty just as much as the airlines can. So why not borrow their most effective gimmick?...  Read story

Sales;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

Have you ever seen a sales force view commissions more as Social Security checks than as a reason to drum up new business? Rick Johnson has. So when he ...  Read story

Partners;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

You may be hesitant to discuss the potential breakup of your business partnership, fearing that such talk could prove self-fulfilling. But clarifying sti...  Read story

Recruiting;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

Tired of placing help-wanted ads for secretaries and clerical help only to get a few or no responses? Tired, too, of conceding whatever salary your candi...  Read story

Training;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jul 1, 1988

One of the best ways to make job training bearable is to make it fun. What's more, a training period that's enjoyable can foster carmaraderie and introdu...  Read story

Recruiting;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jun 1, 1988

When you need unskilled or entry-level employees, one way to find them is embarrasingly simple: pay attention to the general public you deal with every da...  Read story

Operations;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jun 1, 1988

Next time you sign a hefty check to an outside janitorial or maintenance service, think about addressing it to your own employees. When Harry Brown,...  Read story

Marketing;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jun 1, 1988

In need a fresh competitive edge? Maybe your competitive edge has one, and you just haven't looked for it hard enough. Take the case of Steve Rondel, pr...  Read story

Quote Of The Month

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jun 1, 1988

"Need furniture cheap? Just watch VC-backed start-ups -- they've always got the poshest stuff -- and wait for the liquidator. We get our best equipment ...  Read story

Business Travel;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  Jun 1, 1988

You could make a full-time job out of keeping up with frequent-flyer and hotel/motel discounts. Look into an eight-page monthly newsletter called Travel ...  Read story

Quote Of The Month

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Law;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Operations;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Recruiting;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Hiring;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Finance;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Managing People;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Workplace Issues;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Public Relations;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Behavior;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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Personnel;

By Reported by Sara Baer-Sinnott |  May 1, 1988

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