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The litigation explosion has made it harder to get candid references for job applicants, as former employers grownervous about possible lawsuits from thei... Read more
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Reference Checking;
The litigation explosion has made it harder to check references on job applicants, as previous employers grow nervous about possible lawsuits from their e... Read more
Word Processors Can Do A Lot More Than Type
In the conventional office, where a secretary's job involves a lot more than typing letters, word-processing systems can have uses a first-time buyer woul... Read more
Critical Numbers in Action
Here's a quick sampling of creative ways companies have applied the key financial and operational numbers that determine their success.
Canning Spam
There's good news and bad about what companies can do to stem the tide of spam. Read more
Eye-Catching Digital Cameras
The eight hottest-looking cameras, from point-and-shoot favorites to SLR standouts. Read more
Are Your Cell Phone Conversations Secure?
Eavesdroppers, thieves and hackers are all out there -- but you can prevent them from accessing your secrets. Read more
Entrepreneurs Slash Their Salaries
Owners are taking less money to keep from doing layoffs or closing their businesses. Read more
Seriously, You Need a Vacation
Entrepreneurs can be reluctant to pull away from work. But slogging it out through the summer may not be good for your health—or your business. Read more
Small-Business Owners 'Sleepworking'
A new survey finds many entrepreneurs are living the American Dream, even as they sleep. Read more
Spam Epidemic Could Make E-Mail Obsolete
Companies may become increasingly reliant on text messages and other digital communication. Read more
E-Mail Etiquette for the Entrepreneur
Don’t lose sales or put off potential clients with your e-mails. Here's what you need to know about ccing, simplifying, and threads. Read more
Communication;
How do managers who are used to working with corporate employees in three-piece suits and wing tips deal with the company's more creative types -- those s... Read more
Boomtowns '06: Hottest Midsize Cities
Employment Base of 150,000-450,000. Read more
The Problems with Using Pirated Software
Using pirated software in your business could subject you to lawsuits, attorneys’ fees and leave your operating systems without patches or technical Read more
Is IT Pushing Your Growth Off Course?
Technology can’t be an afterthought in forming business strategy. It's either a driver that helps achieve business goals or it holds the company back. Read more
Words to the Wired
A fast-growing company contracted an expert in stress reduction to teach employees techniques for reducing stress. Read more
Internet: Web Sites We Love: CEOs Pick Their Favorites
Various CEOs share their favorite Web sites with readers. Read more
Incentive Plans;
A lot of people say money doesn't motivate, but I found myself grabbing for the phone as soon as it rang," says Catherine Hessinger, a travel agent who be... Read more
Free Tips to Protect Data on the Go
There are a growing number of ways to protect your sensitive business data -- and sometimes customer data, too –- with tools that won't cost you nothing. Read more
Should You Pay for Premium Tech Support?
What are the benefits and risks of having a contract for third-party tech support and what small businesses should expect to pay. Read more
Lap of Luxury: Laptop Features for Mobile Workers
Smartphones, netbooks and tablets are increasingly adopted by mobile workers, but the laptop remains the most critical tool to run your business -- while on ... Read more
Technofile: Why Wi-Fi?
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you've seen the term "Wi-Fi." You've probably figured out that it's shorthand for "wireles... Read more
Technofile: Why Wi-Fi?
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you've seen the term "Wi-Fi." You've probably figured out that it's shorthand for "wireles... Read more
Six BlackBerry Shortcuts for Business
You can send e-mail on your BlackBerry by hitting the comma key, or reply by tapping the exclamation point. These days, typing shortcuts can shave precious s... Read more
In Defense of the Business PC
There’s so much talk about laptops these days, that many businesses are overlooking the fact that desktop computers are not only more powerful but they are... Read more
Estate Planning: A Neat Way to Buy Life Insurance
A financial planner suggests that an investment-oriented life-insurance policy has some unexpected benefits. Read more
Going Through Customs
Americans are selling the Japanese everything from shampoo to catering trucks. The trick is to play by their rules. Read more
Five Requirements for a Successful Franchise Model
In 1993, Joanna sought a hair salon that would cater to her young children. Her fruitless search became her business opportunity, inspiring her to open the f... Read more
A Network for Networkers
Wireless local networks and handheld-based conference guides are the latest trends in keeping conference attendees connected to the event. Read more
A Network for Networkers
Wireless local networks and handheld-based conference guides are the latest trends in keeping conference attendees connected to the event. Read more
Should You Monitor Employee E-Mail?
Examining the legal, ethical, and business-related factors involved in reviewing the messages sent by your staff. Read more
Supercomputer Surge
Start-up focuses on the supercomputer market. Read more
Should You Buy or Lease Computer Equipment for Your Business?
First instincts are often to buy business computer equipment, but a careful weighing of the pros and cons can make leasing sound attractive. Read more
Storage that's Scalable: Capacity Grows for Data
For many fast-growing businesses, the storage products you start with often don't have the capacity you need down the road. Here's how to plan for storage ca... Read more
Picking an SaaS Vendor: Upstart or Big Player?
As the big names in software unveil software-as-a-service products, businesses have never had so many options. But is it better to go with a big name or an I... Read more
CEO's Notebook
CEOs give advice on retaining valuable employees, improving customer service, improving morale in a stressful workplace, and improving cold-call results. Read more
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