Monthly Archives: December 2009

When is it Time to Outsource: Key Factors to Determine When You are Ready

All companies are looking for ways to lower their overhead costs. Not some companies. Not most companies. All of them! For many of these companies it is not just a matter of trying to save a buck or two however; it often a question of sheer survival that ...

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Effective Strategies for the Coming Year

  Ah, December. Holiday parties, shopping and panicked employees begging for overtime so they can buy the latest uber craze for their children. It is also the time of year when many a department end is scrambling to finish their end of the year reports and projections and losing countless hours of ...

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Thinking of You This Holiday Season: Ways to Keep Yourself in Your Client’s Mind

‘Tis the season to be jolly and to make sure that everyone around you is jolly as well! This is the best time of the year to make sure that you are showing all of your clients that you are thinking of them, not only as business contacts, but as people as well. ...

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Tips on Getting the Holiday Shopping Done But Still Saving Money

Every year you swear you will get your holiday shopping finished in August so that you will not have to worry about it. While everyone else is fighting the crowds on Black Friday or panicking as the store shelves empty out, you vow that you will be done and relaxing. Flash forward to ...

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Reviewing Your Marketing Strategies From the Prior Year

During the holiday season it is important to take some time out for personal and business reflection. One of the most important things to review is your business performance. Reviewing your marketing strategies from the ending year can help you keep your business on track in the coming year. ...

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Goals and Plans for Next Year: Using the Holiday Slow Times to Your Advantage

Even in the busiest times of the year, even for the busiest business, there are some quiet moments that can allow you to sit and reflect. During these quiet moments, you should take stock of the previous year and consider what you are planning for the coming year. Whether you consider the twelve months ...

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