2008 January | Business Savvy | Savvy Cafe
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Jan 28 2008
New Office Designs Inspire Creativity and Productivity
(ARA) - You might not know it yet, but the days of walking into work, grabbing a cup of coffee, strolling into your office and closing the door behind you may soon be a thing of the past.
Although people still spend approximately two-thirds of their day working individually, more [...]
Jan 03 2008
“Earn more money” and “advance my career” are common New Year’s resolutions. But when the goals appear on your list year after year, it’s time to take action to improve your attractiveness to employers, both current and potential.
Americans admire self-made millionaires whose degrees come from the school of hard knocks. The reality of the work [...]
Jan 02 2008
While you’re reviewing your year-end budget and gathering information for tax time, if you’re a small-business owner, it’s also a good time to reassess your computer systems. There may be technological upgrades available that will enhance your ability to compete and increase profitability.
Kurt Plank, owner and president of North Station Millwork, manufacturer of hardwood moldings [...]
Jan 02 2008
For most people, New Year’s resolutions are merely something to talk about as the clock strikes midnight on December 31. By the first week of January, however, most of these life promises are long forgotten.
But that’s rarely the case for individuals who make the big decision to change their lives by changing careers.
“Generally people change [...]
Working from home may provide many benefits, but a break from germs may not be one of them. Why? A recent workplace study revealed that desktops in home offices harbor more bacteria than desktops in traditional offices.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2006 American Community Survey, nearly 5.5 million Americans worked at home, accounting for [...]
Remember Mom’s warning that you would never earn a living playing video games? If Mom could have foreseen the growth of the $10 billion gaming industry, she might have encouraged you to play more and worry about your homework less.
The video game industry is booming and so is the demand for gaming-experienced professionals to fill [...]
Owning a small business is always a challenge, but especially when the economy is in a well documented downturn. The Federal Reserve recently noted more banks are raising lending standards for small businesses, blaming tightening credit conditions on a less favorable economic outlook. The current credit crunch’s effect on small businesses across the country leaves [...]
Now more than ever before, it’s important for small business owners to get the most return on every dollar they spend. After all, as the backbone of the American economy, the small business owner’s success spells good news for everyone.
“Small business owners recognize the value and importance of making their money work harder for them,” [...]
Tips on Overcoming Negative Feelings at Work
(ARA) - With all the sunshine and warm weather, we all want to spend time outdoors doing our favorite activities like working in the garden or playing our favorite sports. But for many of us, that’s not an option during the workday.
It’s only natural to feel a little down [...]