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Collaboration Technology

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:36 -0500

Are you a business person in the market for collaboration tools? If so there’s no shortage of options, so where do you begin? David Coleman, founder of Collaborative Strategies, takes us to the bleeding edge of collaborative tools and describes what each solution is best used for.

David Erickson: Conference Calls Made Easy

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:19:59 -0500

David Erickson is the President and CEO of Freeconferencecall.com, a service that is redefining the one-to-many communications industry by giving away for free what was once a “paid for” service. David shares with us how he has dealt with the rapid growth of his company and how he makes money with a service that is free.

Surviving a Downturn

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:00 -0500

When jobs and budgets are cut, small problems can quickly turn into big ones. As a manager, it’s your job to reassure your staff. Learn what your employees are looking for from you and how you can keep your staff informed, even when you don't have all the answers. For more on managing in a downturn, read our BNET Feature Package "The Return of the Crummy Job."

Outsourcing to China

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:16 -0500

The benefits of outsourcing to China are clear; it can be both cost effective and efficient. However understanding the laws, navigating the bureaucracy, and negotiating the contracts can be tricky. Find out how to develop Guanxi and increase your odds for successful manufacturing in China. For more on outsourcing to China, see our BNET feature package China: An Outsourcer’s Survival Guide.

Making Your Meetings Matter

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:15:04 -0500

In a perfect world, when you call a meeting, everyone shows up on time, comes prepared, is not distracted by their PDA or laptop, and stays alert and engaged. But it’s not a perfect world. BNET talks to Bert Decker a communications expert, best selling author and entrepreneur, to find out how to make meetings more effective.

How Corporate Culture Affects Sales Effectiveness

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:18 -0500

People want a cause that they can contribute their life to on a daily basis. Sanford Brown, chief sales officer at Heartland Payment Systems, explains how that sentiment affects sales and motivation within a company. He also talks about the switch from being a private to a publicly controlled company.

Mallika Chopra: The Power of Positive Intent

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:20:44 -0500

Mallika Chopra, daughter of Deepak Chopra, is an accomplished author and Founder of Intent.com, an interactive social media wellness network that is bringing like-minded people together to share content, resources and connections to better their lives. A gifted entrepreneur, Mallika speaks of these difficult economic times as an opportunity for everyone to find or clarify their purpose in life.

Thinking Creatively

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:32 -0500

BNET Australia blogger Robert Gerrish discusses straightforward steps to develop and nurture creativity with Deborah Kneeshaw, adjunct faculty member of the Australian Graduate School of Management.