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  • 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
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    The Cloud Is Calling You: It's Time To Replace The Server Room

    Kirill Bensonoff Special To The Worcester Business Journal October 15, 2012

    If you haven't already, it's time to replace the server room

    Kirill Bensonoff Special To The Worcester Business Journal October 15, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Selling Meeting, Convention Space

    Jim Moughan October 1, 2012

    10. KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

    Have a good understanding of what you have to offer your clients: the physical space, services such as catering and audio/visual, and the surrounding ancillary services the city offers.

    Jim Moughan October 1, 2012
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    Avoid Marketing’s ‘Black Hole’: 4 Search Engine Tips To Keep In Mind

    Jim Pond Special To The Worcester Business Journal October 1, 2012

    Search engine marketing, also known as SEM, is a vast black hole into which small businesses pour millions of dollars without landing a sale. But does this really have to be the case?

    Jim Pond Special To The Worcester Business Journal October 1, 2012
  • 101: Handling Criticisms

    October 1, 2012

    It isn't easy hearing from a business partner, client or investor that something you did wasn't perfect. Accepting constructive criticism is a skill that needs to be learned, just like budgeting, public speaking and schmoozing.

    October 1, 2012
  • 101: Planning Meetings

    September 17, 2012

    Meeting planning is a thankless job. For the small business owner, executive assistant or anyone else who has to consult with multiple people with multiple calendar limitations to set a time, day and place — you know what we mean.

    September 17, 2012
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    How To Pitch To Private Investors

    Neil C. Gould Special To The Worcester Business Journal September 17, 2012

    Are you looking for someone to invest in your business and inject it with needed capital?

    Neil C. Gould Special To The Worcester Business Journal September 17, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About... Relocating A Business

    Candace Atchue & Virginia Orlando September 17, 2012

    10. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

    Look at your current location and decide if where you are moving to is better. Is there more foot traffic? Is there better parking? Consider all pros and cons.

    Candace Atchue & Virginia Orlando September 17, 2012
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    Tangible Assets' New Tax Rules: Beware Of 4 Changes That Can Impact Businesses

    Crystal A. Germanese Special To The Worcester Business Journal September 3, 2012

    Late last year, the IRS released a new set of temporary regulations on tangible asset costs that will likely affect most businesses, especially manufacturers and distributors.

    Crystal A. Germanese Special To The Worcester Business Journal September 3, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Motivation

    Bill Sex September 3, 2012

    Many organizations feel that if they could just figure out the fundamentals of motivation, dealing with employees would be so much easier.

    Bill Sex September 3, 2012
  • 101: Strategic Thinking

    September 3, 2012

    Making decisions that foster real change often involves thinking on many different levels all at once to get the maximum benefit. Good leaders have developed strategic thinking skills and continue to nurture them.

    September 3, 2012
  • 101: Leaving A Voicemail

    August 20, 2012

    These days, it's rare to actually get a real person on the phone when you call them on your first try. Could your message-leaving skills use some refining?

    August 20, 2012
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    Streamline Your Marketing

    Jen White Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 20, 2012

    Is your marketing plan all over the place? Does your message get diluted by miscommunication between staff members or by competing priorities within your company? Do the people representing your business often appear at cross-purposes?

    Jen White Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 20, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Planning A Productive Week

    Scott Snow August 20, 2012

    10. BUILD MOMENTUM

    Don't underestimate actions that can be completed in three to five minutes. They can generate a lot of momentum.

    9. PLAN FOR BALANCE

    Scott Snow August 20, 2012
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    Five Ways To Do HR Right

    James J. Mcsweeney Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 6, 2012

    I recently wrote a book about the business benefits of a well-run human resources program on the basis of an old cliché, "What I've learned over the past 25 years in employee benefits and HR could fill a …" In fact, a better understanding of HR

    James J. Mcsweeney Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 6, 2012
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Workplace Flexibility

    Patrice Grant August 6, 2012

    10. It's not just a perk.

    Patrice Grant August 6, 2012