Recent Articles
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Pet stores: The smell of success
Kevin Plazak Pet CareHave you ever had a small child walk into your store and say, "This store stinks," to his/her parent? If you haven't, congratulations! You are among the few. For most pet stores, the nature of the business is dog food sales, live animals and a lot of other interesting fragrances. This leads to noticeable smells — unfamiliar smells that are not comforting to your customers.
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7 steps to solving any HR issue
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe world of human resources and employment law presents employers with what may seem to be unique problems on a regular basis. However, regardless of the exact nature of a problem, this article offers a seven-step protocol that HR professionals should follow in addressing and resolving day-to-day problems they may face.
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Modern traditional tops the list of 2015 kitchen trends
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe buzz at this year's Consumer Electronics Show is once again all about the Internet of Things, including a new array of smartphone-operated appliances. But according to designers, aesthetics — not gadgets — is what is on the minds of consumers looking to upgrade or renovate their kitchens in 2015. Topping the list is the trend toward "modern traditional," a cross between urban sophistication and country comfort.
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Venture capital dollars pouring into digital health industry
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationVenture funding played a large part in advancing the work of digital health companies in 2014, accounting for a record-breaking $4.1 billion in investments, according to startup accelerator Rock Health. The level of investment surpassed the total of the three previous years combined and representing 125 percent year-over-year growth from 2013.
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Kindness: The sometimes-forgotten teaching standard
Brian Stack EducationLast month, my school hosted a regional conference for student councils from other neighboring high schools. The focus of the day was on compassion and the importance of this character trait in the development of effective student leaders.
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Is your business making these common Facebook mistakes?
Anna Wickham MarketingYour business's Facebook page and your personal Facebook page may look similar, but they are a lot more different than you think. One of the mistakes we often see is businesses using Facebook as they've always used it for their own personal profile.
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Is your catering business making these common Facebook marketing mistakes?
Anna Wickham Food & BeverageYour business's Facebook page and your personal Facebook page may look similar, but they are a lot more different than you think. One of the mistakes we often see is catering and events businesses using Facebook as they've always used it for their own personal profile.
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2015 travel: Convenient and affordable
Judy Connors Travel, Hospitality & Event Management2014 was a good year for travel agents with an average of 18 percent more travelers using the services of traditional travel agents than in the previous two years. And that trend looks like it will continue.
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Self-care in the nursing field: Do you dare?
Rachel Y. Hill Medical & Allied HealthcareNursing is one of the most rewarding careers, but it can also be one of the most challenging. When we consider the complex needs of our patients, the demands of our employers and the ongoing changes in healthcare, there are so many reasons why self-care is so important.
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5 simple steps to better leadership in the New Year
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWe all make New Year resolutions in our personal life, but what about our professional life? Do leaders need to make resolutions? Being a leader should not necessarily entail resolutions, but rather establishing goals. So how does a leader come up with these goals?