Recent Articles
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What happens to key actions and decisions after a board meeting?
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementHow much time, care and preparation do we put into board meetings? If we attempted to put a value on the cost of holding and executing a board meeting, the costs would be in the tens of thousands of dollars when you factor in volunteer leader and staff time.
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Home design in the age of Transformers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIn homes large or small, homeowners are looking to do more with the space they have. That's the message coming out of the latest round of industry news on home building trends. Whether to maximize available space, get rid of clutter or increase functionality, today's consumers want their homes to be easily adaptable and multifunctional.
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How does a leader transform an organization?
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt's a simple question with a not-so-simple answer: How does a leader transform an organization? According to researcher Bernard M. Bass, transformational leaders "garner trust, respect and admiration from their followers."
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Providing feedback to English learners: Why, when and how
Erick Herrmann EducationWe learn by doing. More specifically, we learn by being taught, then practicing a skill or concept, receiving feedback on our progress to correct errors and reinforce what we are doing well, and finally continuing on our own once we are proficient.
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7 paths to peak profits for interior designers
Fred Berns Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesInterior design professionals can boost their bottom line and have a fantastic finish to 2014 if they follow seven simple strategies.
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Friend or foe? The real motivation of commercial real estate agents
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailCommercial tenants are entitled to know if the real estate agent or broker is being paid a commission and how much. All you have to do is ask. In most cases, the agent's commission will be 5 or 6 percent of the base or minimum rent (not operating costs).
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Writing the letter that gets you more referrals
Jeffrey Dobkin MarketingWhat's the best way to get more referral business? It's by writing a thank-you letter. Here's how it works: First, you get a referral. I know — I'm as surprised as you are, but sometimes it happens. Someone liked you, and somewhere down the line they passed on some good words to a new customer or prospect who calls you.
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Breast cancer risk in women increases with waistline
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe measurement was simple for this research: a woman's waistline. A recent study has found that the bigger women get around their waist as they age, the greater was the risk for breast cancer.
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Following the money: Cybertheft and healthcare
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationPatient records contain personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), both of which have value on the black market. Over the years, there have been instances of insiders stealing this information for their own financial benefit, but outside criminal attacks are on the rise at a time when there is great pressure to reduce healthcare costs.
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Can a business block consumers’ mobile Internet access?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEarlier this month, Marriott International was fined $600,000 after the company was found blocking people's Wi-Fi networks from their mobile service providers in an event held in the brand's Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.