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How To: Effectively negotiate a technology vendor contract
August 8, 2016One of the draws of technology management is the thrill of riding the wave of exciting new stuff. But with growing concerns over data security, executives and IT departments must work closely to negotiate agreements with technology service providers
August 8, 2016
How To: Calculate the social return on investment to make better decisions
July 25, 2016Many projects fail to be accepted by the community or encounter unexpected roadblocks, even though they seem profitable on paper. Just because a project has a financial benefit doesn't mean that it is beneficial overall, or even that it's a good
July 25, 2016
How ToHow To: Argue, properly
July 11, 2016This very intense, very intelligent guy startled me by saying something I never had heard before. He interrupted a vigorous argument with me by saying, “You know, Jim, I see your point now. I agree with you. You're right.”
July 11, 2016
How ToHow To: Turn new federal overtime rules into a competitive advantage
July 11, 2016The new federal overtime rules will more than double the threshold for employers to avoid paying overtime when salaried employees work over 40 hours — moving from $23,660 per year to $47,476 per year. This presents serious challenges for employers.
July 11, 2016
How To: Avoid moving from one bad job to another
June 27, 2016You're looking to move on from your job. You dutifully made your list of “likes” and “dislikes” for your current job. The last thing you want to do is end up at a new job with the same problems (picture Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day”).
June 27, 2016- How To
How To: Avoid the 5 temptations of success
April 18, 2016A successful leader of a large organization that I met with recently remarked during our first interview, “Doug, I don't spend much time second-guessing myself.”
April 18, 2016 - How To
How To: Protect a small business from computer disaster
April 18, 2016According to a recent CNN Money article, there are an estimated 1 million malware threats released every day. Many businesses, however, fail to implement appropriate security for their network and still suffer catastrophic losses.
April 18, 2016 - How To
How To: See value in negative role models
April 18, 2016My first manager spoiled me. He looked out for me, pushed me to succeed and left me alone. He made it a point to constructively correct bad behavior, and was always there with public praise for a job done well.
April 18, 2016 - How To
How To: Work with your commercial lender to grow your business
April 18, 2016Spring brings growth and new activity. In the commercial lending world, it's also when small- and mid-size businesses get serious about launching, growing or expanding.
April 18, 2016 - How To
How To: Sublet your way around a commercial real estate shortage
March 7, 2016At its most basic level, subleasing gives tenants an opportunity and right to find replacement tenants for their own space if things change.
March 7, 2016 - How To
Three steps to facilitate teamwork that will produce results
November 2, 2015Getting the individuals to do their parts, and getting the group to properly manage its relationships, is the definition of group leadership.
November 2, 2015 - How To
How to know when to sell your business
August 24, 2015When is it too late to sell your business?
August 24, 2015 - How To
How to improve your awareness and security while on business travel
August 24, 2015As enterprises grow and markets shift, business travel increases. This often includes travel to international markets in some of the less developed or less secure regions of the world.
August 24, 2015 - How To
How to avoid common 401(k) plan errors
August 24, 2015There's no denying that 401(k) retirement plans are a popular and valued benefit for employees.
August 24, 2015 - How To
How to meet the ACA’s new employer reporting requirements
August 17, 2015Employers will be busy this fall preparing for new reporting requirements that are obligated by the Affordable Care Act.
August 17, 2015 - How To
How to cut workers’ comp costs in 6 steps
August 17, 2015Frustration reigns with many managers when employees are out with a workplace injury. Absent blood and gore, an air of suspicion hovers over the claim the longer the individual remains out of work.
August 17, 2015
