Recent Articles
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Start off right with the new boss
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhether the new boss was promoted from within or an unknown entity, getting off on the right foot is critical to setting the stage for the new relationship. Here are a few simple tips about what to do — and not do — to start off right with the new boss.
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Can carrying naloxone help combat opioid overdose deaths?
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalAcross the United States, reports of opioid abuse and related deaths have become an all-too-common occurrence for many Americans. With death tolls continuing to rise and such a wide impact on the population, regardless of background, immediate steps must be taken to address the issue.
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How technology is changing travel
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementNew technologies are changing every industry, and that includes travel. More businesses are reinventing themselves with new and emerging tech, and we can expect increased speed and efficiency of traveling in the future.
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Focus on paragraph and multiparagraph writing
Erick Herrmann EducationWriting is no simple feat. Teachers help students to build their writing skills over time, starting in kindergarten and continuing over the years. Some would argue that one never truly masters writing, but that one continues to hone their skills over a lifetime.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Give the loser one last chance
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Environmental fallout from 2017 hurricanes still ongoing
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalAmong much disagreement about almost everything, there is one thing everyone is likely to agree on: it has been a challenging seven months. Complex geopolitical developments and ongoing social issues, like mass shootings and gun control, remain difficult to ignore as we go about our daily lives.
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Integrated systems for smarter telemedicine
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationOver the last several years, integration has been building in the world of health information technology and is most visible in medical centers and healthcare systems. Visit your clinic doctor, she wants to order lab tests and on your way out you stop by the lab for the blood draw. A few days later you get a message saying your results are now on the clinic's patient portal. This efficient and streamlined workflow benefits both providers and patients.
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Demand for major remodels remains strong
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs more long-term homeowners make the decision to stick with the home they have, they are undertaking larger-scale remodeling projects, such as complete room renovations or additions. Due to the complexity of these changes, more homeowners are hiring professionals to assist with or do the entire project for them. While that's great for business, it is pushing out wait times as project backlogs begin to pile up.
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IRS Form 990 is revealing
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementAssociations and most nonprofits file Form 990. It is submitted annually to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and averages 25 pages. A quick read reveals much about an organization. Responsibility for preparing and filing an accurate form rests with the filer, often a paid accountant and the chief staff person and board of directors. Executives want to be fully versed in the form to maintain exempt status and accuracy.
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Lessons learned from the 2018 Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Superstition Mystery Mountain 3 Gun or SMM3G is traditionally the first major match of the 3-gun season and is held annually at my home range of the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona.