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Advice

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    101: Cutting costs

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 6, 2016

    As the old saying goes, “You have to spend money to make money.” No matter what industry you are in, there is competition out there. So everyone needs to cut costs where they can to improve margins.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal June 6, 2016
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    Avoiding illnesses and injuries at work

    Vincent Emery May 23, 2016

    An expert walks through ten steps to avoid injury and illness while at work.

    Vincent Emery May 23, 2016
  • 101: WORKPLACE WELLNESS

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016

    More and more, we're seeing that wellness programs to keep employees healthier add up to dollars and cents in terms of less absenteeism, greater productivity and fewer long-term healthcare costs – not to mention happier people around the water

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016
  • How to attract Millennials

    Lisa Carpino Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016

    College commencement season is upon us, and graduates will soon flock to the job market looking to launch their careers.

    Lisa Carpino Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 23, 2016
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    Ransomware protection

    Michelle Drolet May 9, 2016

    10) Backup files every night. If you can access yesterday's files, then there is no need to pay to unlock them today.

    Michelle Drolet May 9, 2016
  • 101: FAILING WITH FINESSE

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 9, 2016

    Ready, set, fail! As business leaders, we don't say this much. With risk, comes failure and, with failure, comes growth.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 9, 2016
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    How to make social media work for you in 2016

    Robert Burgess Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 9, 2016

    You probably hear all the time how social media is the key to reaching customers. Yet, how can you translate your efforts online to benefit your organization?

    Robert Burgess Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 9, 2016
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    Starting a business

    Andy And Emiy Proos April 25, 2016

    Here are ten steps to starting a business from a father and daughter team that founded a technology startup.

    Andy And Emiy Proos April 25, 2016
  • 101: QUELLING CONFLICT

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2016

    With four generations now in the workplace, the 2016 work environment may seem ripe for conflict and with that communication takes on a whole new importance.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2016
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    Creating a client-centric culture

    Laura Herman-strohecker Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2016

    At Insurance Marketing Agencies, we take pride in our strong, client-centric culture. The agency was founded in 1924 in Worcester.

    Laura Herman-strohecker Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 25, 2016
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    Sustainable design

    Rob Para April 11, 2016

    10. Reduce energy needs. Roof and wall superinsulation, high-performance windows and LED lighting can significantly reduce energy loads and save money, both in initial equipment expenses and long-term fuel costs.

    Rob Para April 11, 2016
  • 101: BUSINESS TRANSPARENCY

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 11, 2016

    For leaders, being transparent is being authentic. With a leader's character revealed, it removes any need to hide and builds trust and loyalty among employers and employees, ultimately increasing efficiency and production.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 11, 2016
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    Don’t worry… be happy – the dangers of the uneducated end user

    Konrad Martin Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 11, 2016

    If you have anti-virus and anti-malware, the last thing you need to worry about is a virus infecting your computer, right? Allow me to burst your bubble.

    Konrad Martin Special To The Worcester Business Journal April 11, 2016
  • 101: WINNING BACK CLIENTS

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 28, 2016

    Businesses can be plagued by churn, or how many customers cancel, but here are some tips to learning from those experiences and possibly bringing those clients back.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 28, 2016
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    Clean energy in Worcester

    Steve Pike March 28, 2016

    The interim CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center walks through 10 point about clean energy in Worcester.

    Steve Pike March 28, 2016
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    Four ways to prep for retirement in Mass.

    David Borden Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 14, 2016

    A decade ago, a retiree or pre-retiree living in our state could plow a significant portion of their investible assets into a municipal bond or some other kind of fixed-income vehicle and reasonably expect to earn 4- to 5-percent returns year

    David Borden Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 14, 2016