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  • 10 Things I Know About ... Attracting and Retaining Millenials

    Sundararajan Narayanan January 7, 2013

    10. KNOW AND USE SOCIAL MEDIA

    Embrace and encourage the use of emerging technologies. Millennials want to work for a company that's strong in social media.

    9. BE QUICK

    Sundararajan Narayanan January 7, 2013
  • 101: Getting Greener

    January 7, 2013

    It's a new year. Perhaps your workplace has a resolution of going green, building on environmental initiatives, or reviewing the ways your company cuts back to preserve the Earth just a little bit more.

    January 7, 2013
  • Know How

    5 Keys To Buying Software

    Len Diana Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 7, 2013

    Many companies look to upgrade or change their software at the end of the calendar year or their fiscal year.

    Len Diana Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 7, 2013
  • Know How

    Avoid Snow Plowing Hassles

    Jim Sievert Special To The Worcester Business Journal December 30, 2012

    During the winter months, snow removal can be a great source of revenue for small contractors, as well as an added expense for business owners who need to keep their parking lots clear. However, there are risks to performing this duty for both the

    Jim Sievert Special To The Worcester Business Journal December 30, 2012
  • 101: Staying Engaged At Work

    December 10, 2012

    When 5 o'clock can't come fast enough and you can't decide what bores you more — your task list or the meeting you're in — it's time to think of ways to recharge your job satisfaction levels.

    December 10, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Small Business Lending

    Bobbie Parker Special To The Worcester Business Journal December 10, 2012

    10. GET PROFESSIONAL HELP

    You're great at what you do, but not an expert in everything. Consider having an attorney, accountant and banker on your team.

    9. SEEK OUT FREE OR LOW-COST ADVICE

    Bobbie Parker Special To The Worcester Business Journal December 10, 2012
  • Knowhow

    Grow Sales With Social Media

    Rick Roberge Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 26, 2012

    In the 1970s, I knocked on doors to find my customers and got referred to other customers.

    In the 1980s, I made my cold calls using the telephone and got referred to other customers.

    Rick Roberge Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 26, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Hiring An Intern

    Susan L. Smith Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 26, 2012

    10. PICK A SUPERVISOR. You want to have one individual to assign tasks, answer questions and oversee projects.

    Susan L. Smith Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 26, 2012
  • 101: HANDLING COMPLAINTS

    November 26, 2012

    In a perfect world, all of our businesses grow flawlessly and profits rise on their own. But in reality, how a business handles a complaint can be the difference between a bad reputation and a lifelong client.

    November 26, 2012
  • 101: TAKING A HEADSHOT

    November 12, 2012

    Whether it's for your company website, or to put on your business card or LinkedIn page, a corporate headshot is a great way for potential new clients or collaborators to get to know you. Has it been a few years since yours has been updated?

    November 12, 2012
  • Know How

    Data Privacy Basics: High School Experiences Provide 3 Key Lessons For Business

    Bob Siegel Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 12, 2012

    I often recall the “adventures” I had with my closest friends back in high school. We kept these shared experiences to ourselves with the knowledge that if our peers or parents found out, it would be embarrassing at best and punishable at worst

    Bob Siegel Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 12, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Tapping
 Hidden Talent

    Jan Lewis Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 12, 2012

    10. KNOW WHAT IT IS

    Jan Lewis Special To The Worcester Business Journal November 12, 2012
  • Know How

    Preparing For 2013? Here Are 8 Steps To Good Budgeting

    Bob Ainsworth Special To The Worcester Business Journal October 29, 2012

    Most businesses follow the calendar year for their fiscal cycles. That's why many firms are assembling their budgets for 2013 now.

    Bob Ainsworth Special To The Worcester Business Journal October 29, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Intellectual Property Law

    Mary Casey October 29, 2012

    10. THINK VALUE Keep in mind that the value of the company is directly attributable to the value of the intellectual property.

    Mary Casey October 29, 2012
  • 101: Election Talk At Work

    October 29, 2012

    The presidential election is next week. Do you talk politics at work? Could it adversely impact your career? Here are three things to keep in mind as Election Day nears:

    October 29, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Phoning The Help Desk

    Michael Clark October 15, 2012

    10. RESTART THE COMPUTER

    This simple action can solves a lot of random problems, and may save you the trouble of calling.

    9. GOOGLE IT

    Michael Clark October 15, 2012