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Both leadership and management are the foundations of success
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementJust as a building needs a foundation, so too does an organization. In this fast-paced world of business, the organization's success or failure hinges upon how both leadership and management work together. The concepts of leadership and management are not new, but too frequently are interchanged.
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Google boosts page ranking for secure sites — Is it worth the change?
Mackenzie Ferch Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn response to an increase in breaches of user security, Google is doing what it can to promote cybersafety and secure connections. Google recently announced its decision to boost the page ranking of those sites and entities that maintain the safe, secure connection of HTTPS and has begun to make the largest updates since 2010.
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7 quick tips to take advantage of an internship
Mackenzie Ferch EducationAn adventure that neither classes nor professors can provide, the internship proves invaluable in terms of gaining real-world experience. Interns discover how to take initiative, how to interact with people in a workplace and how to utilize mistakes and obstacles as a launching pad for personal and professional growth.
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What fire chiefs can teach us about leadership principles
Cait Harrison Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFirefighters face some of the most difficult and dangerous situations in any profession, so effective leadership is crucial. "No matter what you want to do with your fire department, leadership is the only thing that matters," said Dennis Compton, chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and former fire chief in Mesa, Arizona.
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3 essential elements of risk
Crispin ("Kik") Piney Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAll risk management standards agree that the goal of risk management is to enhance the chances of success of the relevant endeavor. However, each of them provides a different definition of risk.
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Smart referrals: Basic tenets of a good referral
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs service providers, we often see other areas of the business than the one we are supporting. Providing HR support, I naturally work with my clients' attorneys, accountants and executives as well as technical professionals.
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As consumer confidence soars, businesses scramble to catch up
Katina Hernandez RetailThe U.S. job market is showing signs of warming as small businesses and high-wage jobs are beginning to hire again. In July, the Consumer Confidence Index reached 90.9, the highest level since October 2007, marking the sixth straight month of job gains this year.
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Just how wide is the World Wide Web?
Ross Lancaster and Kaylee Nelson Science & TechnologySince its inauspicious debut in 1991, the World Wide Web has seen unprecedented technological growth. In a mere 25 years, it has gone from being just a dream of a British computer scientist to an inescapable part of the modern world — whether it be for business, social networking or general information.
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3 powerful marketing tools to create customers for life
Sydni Craig-Hart MarketingAs a small-business owner, you’ve probably given some thought to your target market. After all, you’re not trying to sell life-coaching services to everyone in the world, right? You’re simply trying to sell your product or service to the people who want and need it most.
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Is Facebook’s influence shrinking for brands?
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingFacebook has more than 1 billion users internationally. Twitter and Instagram are still lagging behind in users with about 200 million. Even though Facebook was once the king of social media, there's a major shift happening in how people use the platform.
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