Recent Articles
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Common Core is the latest reason to adopt standards-based grading
Brian Stack EducationIf your school hasn't started discussions on what it would take to move to a standards-based model, I hope this article will inspire you to finally start planning. My school made the switch five years ago, and we haven't looked back.
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What sounds good in your Porsche?
Joseph Cavalcante Recreation & LeisureBeside the engine, what sounds good in your Porsche? When one drives a car infrequently, only precisely the right music for that moment works.
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7 tips for working with subject-matter experts
Joe Latta CommunicationsMarketing and proposal writers are used to overcoming obstacles. But one challenge continually stands above the rest — working with subject-matter experts. That's why I'm exploring seven simple steps for getting the content you need, when you need it, from your firm's technical folks.
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6 tips to stay fit when you’re away from home
Karen Childress Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNo matter the reason for your travel, if you want to maintain your regular nutrition and fitness regimen while on the road, plan ahead for success. Here are six tips that will help ensure you won’t return home feeling like a slug.
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How to best leverage advisors for your practice: Part II
David B. Mandell, JD, MBA Healthcare AdministrationSavvy owners typically expand their practices by adding employees, making additional investments , and moving into ancillary activities on which they can bill. These additional steps to increase profitability also increase the complexity of their practices.
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How to best leverage advisors for your business: Part II
David B. Mandell, JD, MBA Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSavvy owners typically expand their businesses by adding employees, making additional investments and creating new products or services. These additional steps to increase profitability also increase the complexity of their businesses.
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Social media is already the next news source
Lauren Swan CommunicationsMany of us use social media platforms as a way to keep up with our social lives or work, or to simply see what's trending in the world right now, news and otherwise. With the amount of information and hot topics that trend across social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, people are beginning to question whether social media could be the next news source. Well, it already is — particularly if you live in countries like Ukraine or Venezuela.
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How the digital landscape is changing marketing
Andrea Fischetti Pet CareOne of the largest growth areas in marketing right now is in digital. In the pet industry, this is something we are seeing more companies embrace and find successful.
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Understanding new regulations for energy‑efficient buildings
Bambi Majumdar Facilities & GroundsEnergy efficiency is a journey, and we cannot take our foot off the gas pedal, lest we drive into major power wastage. The latest energy efficiency legislation — The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, H.R. 2126 — that has just been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives is a significant step forward.
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Behind the scenes: Preparation for a bus trip
Mark Hewitt Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMany of you are obviously aware of what goes on during a motorcoach trip, but have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? What goes on to make the trip flow so easily and what your driver does to make sure that there are no problems along the way?