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10 Things I Know About ...Public relations
January 5, 2015Bob Datz operates datzmedia, based in West Brookfield. He provides marketing communications, web communications and publicity services. He's also a journalist and editor. Contact him at bob@datzmedia.com.
January 5, 2015101: Delegating work
January 5, 2015Delegating tasks at work is not as easy as it seems. There is a temptation to say, “Oh, it's just faster to do it myself.” But in doing that, employee involvement and empowerment can suffer. Plus, no matter how hard you work, you can't do it all
January 5, 2015
10 Things I Know About ... Hiring college interns
December 8, 2014The director of a college office that focuses on internships and career development offers advice for businesses on helping a college student gain valuable experience while in school.
December 8, 2014- Know How
Debunking 5 reasons businesses use to not invest in computer security
December 8, 2014The rise of malware seems to have passed some people by.
December 8, 2014 101: Doing performance reviews
December 8, 2014What if your employees gave you a performance review on the way you conduct performance reviews? Do you dread these intended-to-be regular sit-down sessions? Or are employee reviews a task that's put off, and if done, conducted quickly without
December 8, 2014101: Introducing new technology
November 24, 2014We don't imagine there's an employee anywhere who looks forward to the introduction of a new computer system. Here are three ways to make technology changes more streamlined and less stressful.
November 24, 2014
10 Things I Know About ... Search engine optimization
November 24, 2014(Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the Worcester Business Journal in June 2009.)
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Know HowHow to find good people through LinkedIn
November 24, 2014Spending more time networking than posting a job is the best way to find quality people, unless you're under a time crunch. That's when you should use LinkedIn to find suitable candidates.
November 24, 2014
Know HowHard sell or soft sell?
November 10, 2014On the surface, the question, “Hard sell or soft sell?” may seem like a no-brainer, so let's define them. Hard sell is not about hammering someone into doing something that isn't right for him.
November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014101: Sizing up the competition
November 10, 2014What are you up against? It's crucial information for any business to look at before it develops a business strategy.
November 10, 2014
10 Things I Know About... How to ask for business
October 27, 201410. It's not all about making the sale.
Asking for business needs to come from the desire to be the best solution. For repeat sales, your solution needs to be the most helpful, reliable and cost-effective resource.October 27, 2014
Know How5 tips for grabbing prospects’ attention online
October 27, 2014Company websites are as essential as business cards or a sign over your door.
October 27, 2014101: Workplace ethics
October 27, 2014International think tank The Ethisphere Institute again recognized the world's most ethical companies earlier this year.
October 27, 2014
10 Things I Know About... Martial arts for professionals
September 29, 201410. Reaching goals In martial arts, balance and commitment are essential. Martial arts training reinforces self-discipline when you need to accomplish goals.
September 29, 2014
Know HowSell more in any economy
September 29, 2014You hear it everywhere you go: “Sales are down because of the economy. My customers simply aren’t buying as much.”
September 29, 2014
