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Advice

  • 10 Things I Know About ... Workplace wisdom

    Dr. Jean Nordin-evans March 31, 2014

    10. Take care of yourself first

    Dr. Jean Nordin-evans March 31, 2014
  • 101: Employee productivity

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 31, 2014

    There may be significant impacts to productivity in your organization that you haven't weighed concerning workplace culture and providing workers with the right tools to do their jobs.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 31, 2014
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    Outsource your HR headaches

    Nancy Dube Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 31, 2014

    As an HR consultant with many years of experience, I have seen the HR function outsourced for a number of variables, like: payroll, benefits, 401(k), staffing, COBRA, safety, onboarding and training.

    Nancy Dube Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 31, 2014
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    Don't miss the Corporations Book deadline!

    William Philbrick Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 24, 2014

    The deadline is next week for Massachusetts corporations to be listed in the state's annual Corporations Book. Any entity classified as a corporation for federal and state tax purposes, and subject to local taxes has until April 1 to submit their

    William Philbrick Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 24, 2014
  • 101: Failure's lessons

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 17, 2014

    As Thomas Edison reportedly said: “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 17, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Developing new ideas


    Barbara Finer March 17, 2014

    10. Personal experience
You have experienced a situation that causes what seems like an inordinate effort for the outcome, especially when it’s something you’ll do more than once in your life.

    Barbara Finer March 17, 2014
  • 101: Fostering curiosity

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014

    It can be tempting to slog through each day, discern what tasks need to be accomplished and get to work.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014
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    7 guidelines to follow when it's time to tell the world about your innovation

    Christine Tieri Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014

    As an entrepreneur, I know the excitement that comes with launching a new product or service. Getting your big idea ready for market is just the beginning. There's a lot more work needed to ensure its success in the marketplace.

    Christine Tieri Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Succession planning

    Bob O'hara March 3, 2014

    10. It’s a process,
not a transaction.
Business succession or exit planning is about building a business that can succeed without its owner while preparing an owner to become independent — emotionally and financially — from the business.

    Bob O'hara March 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Professional Relocation

    Joanne Givans February 17, 2014

    10. Know your options. Discuss the benefits your company is offering and make sure you understand them before you proceed.

    Joanne Givans February 17, 2014
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    5 tips to improve work focus

    Sue Williamson Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014

    “I just need time to think.”

    How many times have you heard co-workers utter those words, or even said it yourself?

    Sue Williamson Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014
  • 101: Solving Problems

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014

    It's happened to all of us. A big, fat ugly problem lands on your desk. The temptation, of course, is to make it go away, fast.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014
  • Know How

    Follow these 3 web design trends

    Matt Ward Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014

    Your company's website is a valuable informational and marketing tool, so it's important to ensure that it's both current and competitive for your industry and market.

    Matt Ward Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014
  • 101: Interview questions

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014

    A great management habit to develop is to always seek new information and refresh your skills toolkit. Maybe it's some new software that will benefit your department. Maybe there's a more cost-effective way to ship products.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Covering your assets (with insurance)


    Jon Mcneill Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014

    10. Talk with your agent. 
Ensure you have appropriate coverage, Many businesses are under-insured, especially if they have recently undergone a downsizing of office space.

    Jon Mcneill Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Building trust

    Alicia Williams January 20, 2014

    10. Transparency is everything.

    Alicia Williams January 20, 2014