Alec Baldwin's Twitter Strategy: Lose Friends and Alienate People
The actor again makes himself look like a jerk on social media. Two simple questions could have saved him.
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8 Tips for Managing Staff Through Hard Times
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8 Tips for Managing Staff Through Hard Times
Maintaining your culture—not to mention morale—can be a challenge in the face of layoffs. So how can a manager get the best out of his or her people? Her... View slideshow
Grist: The Inevitable Rise of the Entrepreneur
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The Ultimate Business Tune-up for Times Like These
In a tough economy with credit extremely tight, big investments are not an option for most companies. Yet no business can afford to stand still. We asked our... Read more
Company Lore
Reviews of six new business books. Includes tall tales about the launch of Home Depot and IKEA; ways to motivate your hottest employees; and the inspirationa... Read more
Bernie Marcus on How to Train Employees
Training tips from a co-founder of Home Depot. Read more
AdWord Secrets; How Obama’s SCOTUS Pick Affects You
Googlenomics: breaking down the auction process in AdWords. Read more
Agenda 3/06
Caesar would have done well to beware the Ides of March (the 15th). You should be on guard too: It's tax day. Read more
New Faces Of 1984
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If I Had a Hammer…
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Editor's Letter
You should have been in Savannah. Scott Cook, founder of Intuit, was there, talking about innovation and customer service on the main stage. Carl Schramm... Read more
Home Depot: A Fixer-Upper?
By now, you probably have heard the news that the head of Home Depot, Bob Nardelli, is leaving the company. "Since he became chief executive... Home Depot... Read more
Grist: The Risk of Doing Nothing
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The Ultimate Investment Club for Entrepreneurs
At CMS, a highly successful but little-known financial services firm, entrepreneurs help each other find the best places to invest. Read more
It Was 20 Years Ago Today
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Editor's Letter
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When Opportunity Knocks with a Pink Slip in Hand
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Home Depot: Customer Service King or Ruthless Competitor?
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Create Jobs, Eliminate Waste, Preserve Value
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