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12 for 2012: Optimally Manage International Workforce Assignments

Checklist of 12 action items for employers with globally mobile employees. (More)

An Obligation For Safety

What is the obligation? (More)

Ten Ways To Keep Cash Flow Problems From Putting You Out Of Business

You can have tons of loyal customers and be an expert at getting new business and still be kept awake at night with cash flow worries. (More)

HIGH TECH, HIGH TOUCH

It's a winning combination. (More)

Plan, Train And Maintain For Safety Success

At the beginning of each job, plan your work so that you or anyone else will not be injured. (More)

Clean With Green: A Healthy Employee Is A Happy Employee

Your business is only as strong as your most valuable assets — your employees.

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Why Go Global?

Winning international markets: where to begin?

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Businesses Increasingly Under Attack From Cyber Security Threats

Cyber criminals targeting mobile devices and social media sites. (More)

“Connect Locally, Succeed Globally” At IEDC In September

Don't miss the largest economic development meeting in the world. (More)

Six Steps To An Effective Social Media Risk Management Strategy

Take action to avoid damage to your company's image. (More)

Business Continuity — You Need More Than Just a Plan

Is your business prepared for anything? (More)

Is Your Team Failing Elegantly?

Seven leadership mistakes that wear away at your company's will to win.

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Managing Expectations For Property Tax Abatements

Abatement savings could be impacted in relation to a property's taxable value. (More)

Recap Of Texas Back To Work

Lessons learned, and what it means to unemployment numbers. (More)

Six Best Practices For Achieving Software Implementation Success

Preempting project failure through project assurance. (More)

8 Simple Rules For Avoiding Common HR Pitfalls

How to avoid HR pitfalls and landmines. (More)

Construction Fraud Is On The Rise

Here is what you can do to mitigate it. (More)

Customer Service Myths

If you believe them, you're in trouble. (More)

Get More Move Out Of Your Company's Relocation

Become familiar with your new location and ease the transition process. (More)

Six Tips For Startups To Take Advantage Of The Recovery

Position your business more as a necessity for 2011 and not as a luxury. (More)

U.S. INDUSTRIAL MARKETS REFLECT MUCH-ANTICIPATED RECOVERY

Indicators tracking upward nationwide, continued progress expected. (More)

Texas Enterprise Fund Called Into Question

The importance of the Texas Enterprise Fund to the state's incentive package offerings can't be overlooked. (More)

Professionalism And Safety: Are You A Top Hand?

A "top hand" is an ideal worker. (More)

UC San Diego Study Reveals Five Ideas State Of The Union Can Offer to Stimulate Jobs

"Unless President Obama and the new Congress can fully commit to stimulating start-up companies that create good jobs and invest in retraining to retain good jobs, the nation will lose its global competitiveness." (More)

Chinese Threat Of An Economic War; Superpower No More

Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from Selling Out a Superpower: Where the U.S. Economy Went Wrong and How We Can Turn It Around with permission of Prometheus Books. To learn more, visit www.sellingoutasuperpower.com. (More)

Get Competent To Work Safe: A Tale Of Two Sites

Take the mystery out of competency. (More)

Superpower No More: The Wonders of Globalization

Editor's Note: This article is excerpted from Selling Out a Superpower: Where the U.S. Economy Went Wrong and How We Can Turn It Around with permission of Prometheus Books. To learn more, visit www.sellingoutasuperpower.com.

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Don't Avoid The Truth And Blow A Billion Dollars By Not Creating A Social Network

Today Facebook serves the needs of over 500 million people. Social media expert Barry Libert explains how many organizations miss out on the opportunity to meet constituents' needs.

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Prioritizing Pointers: Five Steps To A More Productive Workday

Prioritize to accomplish the most important tasks first. (More)

Become a Power Player: The Confidence-Boosting Cheat Sheet

Words are only a small part of communication. (More)

Building Your Deal Team - Assembling the Right Players

No matter what stage your business is currently operating in – looking to sell, buy or merge, it is important to have the right team to achieve a successful and profitable future. (More)

Building Green Can Mean Big Business

Recycling construction waste increases your bottom line. (More)

Pinpointing BP's Pitfalls: Eight Ways To Reconnect After A Disaster

How BP could have better connected with the public throughout the oil spill; and lessons you can learn from them. (More)

Three Ways To Make The Most Of The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Discover how your company can take advantage of ARRA's employment funds. (More)

Your Innovation Strategy Will Benefit The Nation's Innovation Goals

Discover a few tips to implementing an innovation strategy in your company, which could help the country on its way to developing a national strategy.

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10 Tips To Retain Talent

Learn helpful strategies that will allow you to hold on to your talent. (More)

Top Reasons To Build Green: The Other Green — It Saves Money

Designing buildings in an eco-friendly way can save money and the environment. (More)

Top Three Ways To Recycle Your Corporate Electronic Waste

Here are some smart ways to recycle electronic waste. (More)

Utilize Wind Power With A Small, Inexpensive Solution

Businesses can switch to wind-powered energy to shrink their carbon footprints. (More)