links for 2008-08-29
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Competition, changes in fashion, and a weak economy are hurting the men's suit business hard, and retailers are adding to manufacturers' pain by demanding more discounts.
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All too often, when the numbers look bad, managers who seem to possess certain qualities of ruthlessness, toughness and a take command persona are handed the reins,
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As government stimulus payments wane, consumer income, spendng falls.
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Taking an interest in your employees also means investing in their future. That's why training and development opportunities are energizing perks.
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Customer service is big business' Achilles heel. Take advantage of it. Include it in your marketing copy and your sales pitch. Anyone who's ever gotten the runaround from a large company will understand and appreciate it.
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The number of people signing up for jobless benefits declined last week, the third straight drop from a six-year high reached earlier this month, the government said Thursday.
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The economy shifted to a higher gear in the spring, growing at its fastest pace in nearly a year as foreign buyers snapped up U.S. exports and tax rebates spurred shoppers at home.
Posted by: Rex Hammock on August 29th, 2008 at 11:00 am |
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