A family owned business has a policy of not speaking about the competition. Many companies I have worked with have a policy of respecting partners and competition. When it comes to doing business, I prefer doing business with those who...
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Living in the stone age of social networking? Follow these sites to join the 21st century. By Heidi L. Johnston
Are you ready to leave Bedrock behind? Well, say goodbye to Fred and Wilma and join me on an expedition to search out the best social media websites. Social networking and social media marketing are the cornerstones of almost every relevant business in the world. It is the quickest, least expensive way to reach...
Team Building by Kelsey Weiss
(Kelsey Weiss is a Skidmore College student participating in the Braathe Enterprises Virtual Internship Program) First, let's go back to the basics: 1. Companies are made up of people. 2. Employees must work together in different situations in order to...
Are You Ready to Be an Online Learner? By Heidi L. Johnston
"Change is the end result of all true learning" -- Leo Buscaglia Online education and online colleges are as common as eating bagels for breakfast. But how do you determine if online education is right for you? Do you...
LinkedIn…..Who do you know? By Heidi L. Johnston
In a world based on "who you know", LinkedIn is a perfect place to start generating an impressive list of who you know and more importantly, who you want to know. LinkedIn is the hub for business networking with 100...
How can I advance my HR career? by Evelyn Amaro
Once you are established and well into your HR career, your next thoughts most likely center on advancement. Human Resources is continuously evolving to meet the business needs, requirements, and laws that are ever changing. If you want to move...
Learning Asynchronously
Last Day to Enter to Win a Free Course through SaratogaCollege.com (August 31, 2011) Have you considered taking an online course but have been unsure of how they work? Give SaratogaCollege.com a try; we are drawing winners for a free...
Why the Indianapolis Colts have more to worry about than Apple
With Peyton Manning's injury looking to sideline him for longer than expected, the Indianapolis Colts have more to worry about regarding succession plans than Apple does. With Steve Jobs' change in role to a chairman, many have speculated that there...
How Marketing Can Affect Human Resources – The Dunkin Donuts Tuna Salad Sandwich
One of my colleagues today pointed out how disgusted she was when the guy at Dunkin Donuts wouldn't change his gloves after he made a tuna salad sandwich. It appears I'm not the only one affected by the tuna salad...
Taking Classes after an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Masters Degree
We've been contacted by many students of late who have already completed a degree from a traditional college who are seeking additional education but not necessarily another degree. Whether it be for lack of experience or the lack of credentials,...