Recent Articles
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Many churches are missing out on refundable tax credit
David Dennison Religious CommunityMany churches and other Christian ministries are unaware that they might be able to request a refund from the IRS even though they haven't paid any federal taxes. Sounds strange, doesn't it? But it's the truth, and I want to tell you about it.
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6 key traits leaders need to manage through a crisis
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDoes there always seem to be a crisis in your organization? When there is, do your leaders have a duck-and-run mentality? How leaders work through trouble is crucial for the success of any organization. Here are some key traits that are necessary for the management of crisis situations.
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The importance of hip internal rotation
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessHip joint internal rotation (sometimes also called medial rotation) occurs when the femur rotates within the hip joint, toward the mid-line of the body. It also occurs in standing when the lower limb is fixed and the pelvis rotates — so the left side ASIS moves in front of the right side, for example, or vice versa on the other side.
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The 100-to-1 rule: Creating the best headlines
Jeffrey Dobkin MarketingNobody uses the first draft in copywriting — at least none of my friends do. This, of course, depends on their hangover. While I don't like to waste time writing copy that isn't going to be used, it's just as important to edit severely as it is to write succinctly.
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All about the results? What nonprofits should measure and why
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementPerformance excellence in a nonprofit cannot occur without performance measures. After the strategic plan is formed, a set of goals and strategies are outlined along with tactics, and hopefully a tie to the organization's budget.
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New directions emerging in multigenerational housing
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsExtended life span, increased immigration, a weak economy and a tight housing market have contributed to a resurgence in multigenerational households. For some time now, builders and remodelers have helped families accommodate these changes.
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Do you make this common hiring mistake?
Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost interviewers consider the interview to be a simple, one-step process that leads directly to the hire/don't hire decision. This misperception is largely the reason why a Michigan State University study found: "The interview, when used alone, is on average only about 8 percent more effective than flipping a coin."
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Winning the war against brain tumors with nanotechnology
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Greeks used the Trojan horse to enter the city of Troy and win the war after a fruitless 10-year siege. For brain tumors, the war is ongoing, but researchers may have finally found their secret weapon using nanotechnology.
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The care and feeding of an executive
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementExecutives have a different approach to work than individual contributors or even directors. Some people attribute it to the thinner air at the top of the corporate ladder. Others chalk it up to ego or some other psychological attribute.
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Designing tomorrow’s distribution centers today
Ken Ackerman Distribution & WarehousingAt a time when the warehousing industry is relatively prosperous, it is natural for operators to be working on acquisition of new facilities and/or expansion of old ones. Your expansion could either be a construction project or the adaptation of an existing building to meet both today's and tomorrow's needs.