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What does future hold for Toulouse Airport under new management?
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe French government has sold a 49.99 percent share in state-owned Toulouse Blagnac Airport in a controversial bid to reduce the country's national debt. The sale of the airport, which is situated in southwest France and home to one of the principal Airbus assembly plants, came in at a reported 308 million euro.
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6 new time-saving features of Microsoft Word
Joe Latta Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you work on proposals, chances are you use Microsoft Word. In fact, a Forrester report found that more than 90 percent of companies run some version of Word, while less than 8 percent run any of its competitors.
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Lien waivers: How technology can solve problems you didn’t know you…
Nate Budde Construction & Building MaterialsLien waivers are an integral part of construction projects in general, and good credit management in particular. Nearly every party furnishing labor or materials has the right to file a mechanics lien in the event of nonpayment, and the top-of-the-chain parties like the property owner and the GC are generally eager to obtain waivers to ensure the property does not become encumbered.
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5 proven tips for sending emails that close sales
Marc Wayshak CommunicationsSending emails is an integral part of selling in today's world. But at a time when prospects are receiving hundreds of emails every single day, it is easy for yours to get lost in the crowd.
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If you see something, say something
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe incoming president announces her priorities. She shares her vision with the board, committees and staff, forecasting a successful leadership year. What could go wrong?
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‘Buy local’ marketing can yield big results for small retailers
Fred Berns RetailThe holidays are an especially important time for independent business owners, given that 30 percent of retail sales occur in November and December. This is the time of year that local retailers introduce everything from holiday shopping events and special seasonal "impulse" items at the checkout counter to same-day delivery and expanded payment options.
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Reducing the need to suspend reality through innovation
Roya Yumul and Russell Metcalfe-Smith Medical & Allied HealthcareMedical simulation participants often struggle to connect with human patient simulators, which may in part detract participants from achieving learning objectives. Significant effort is placed into setting the scene for participants, allowing them to explore the simulators and environments, and emphasizing the use of good practices associated with simulation education.
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Marriott following in the footsteps of Red Bull
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhen it comes to innovative marketing strategies, Red Bull has made a name for itself. So much so that industry rivals like PepsiCo are planning to apply the same formula to enhance their own market share.
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5 steps for choosing the right warehouse management system
Piyush Bakshi Distribution & WarehousingAn efficiently run warehouse contributes immensely to a smooth supply chain and, ultimately, customer satisfaction. An integrated warehouse management system (WMS) enables streamlined warehousing operations, reduced wear and tear of machinery, efficient space utilization, and better inventory management.
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Practices are up against it with HIPAA compliance and audits
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationNueMD, a provider of cloud-based management software for small medical practices, finds that there are a lot of healthcare organizations up against it when it comes to complying with the beefed up regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).