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Increase your Facebook reach without paying for advertising
Mayur Kisani MarketingIt is getting harder and harder for businesses on Facebook to reach their audiences. According to Facebook, it is due to the increase in the amount of content, but many also believe that Facebook has decreased the reach of pages in order to make businesses pay for promoted posts and advertisements.
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As health system complexities rise, a new industry emerges
Pamela Lewis Dolan Healthcare AdministrationIf you want to learn about the complexities of the modern healthcare delivery system, there's no better person to ask than a physician. Their familiarity with the bureaucracy and tough patient choices associated with medical care is driving many out of clinical practice. And now it's causing some to look into a developing industry that has emerged.
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Why leaders need to shut up and listen
C. Fredrick Crum Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTypically, we choose our leaders for their skill at conveying messages clearly and powerfully. But, in my experience, it's their ability to listen that distinguishes great leaders from the rest. We often attribute courage and strength to the speaker, but what about the listener?
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What to look for in a front office staff
Charlotte Bohnett Healthcare AdministrationAs a clinic director or owner, you know that strategic hiring plays a key role in the success of your practice. But are you applying this knowledge to your front office staff hires?
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Porsche 911 GT3 RSR starting the season off right
David Hurth Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe 991 variant of the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR has had quite a bit of success in the short time it has been racing. In the inaugural season of the Tudor United SportsCar Championship, the rear-engine sports car has two victories in two races. But the racing success didn't start there.
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The key to improving nurses’ employee engagement
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationEmployee engagement is a buzzword that gets a fair amount of attention these days, and savvy nurse managers and executives would be wise to give this notion its due. According to a 2004 study by Gallup, hospital nurses rank significantly below other professionals in terms of employee engagement.
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Housing market showing slow, steady growth
Bambi Majumdar Construction & Building MaterialsAll eyes are turned toward the housing market now that the economy is showing signs of positive recovery. The housing market had been hit hard in the past few years, with both builders and sellers paying the price for the recession.
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Choosing the right bullets for predator hunting
John McAdams Recreation & LeisurePredator hunting is one of the fastest-growing forms of hunting and is quickly becoming one of the most popular types of hunting in the United States. Due to the increasing popularity of the sport, retailers now offer a dizzying array of gear designed specifically for predator hunting, which can be overwhelming for a new hunter.
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Don’t let return policies put you at risk for fraud and abuse
Danielle Manley RetailWith so many options for places and ways to shop, consumers expect lax return and exchange policies. If a store doesn't offer a flexible return policy, the consumer will move on to the next option. The issue for retailers is that flexible return policies often cause a loss for the retailer.
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4 red flags for private lenders
Glen Weinberg Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEver wonder why your loan was turned down by a lender? Are you curious as to why some brokers seem to routinely close more deals? I have also discovered there are a number of red flags for a lender that will almost certainly derail the possible funding of a loan transaction.