Archive for the ‘Communication’ Category

Death of a Salesman?

Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Jeanne  |  Comments Off

If making a sale were as simple as comparing bids online, then every Willy Loman in the world would soon be out of a job. The reality is that personal relationships still matter. BizBuyer.com has streamlined the bidding process, but nothing beats a golden voice or hearty handshake to close the deal.

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Staffing and Education

Posted on January 9th, 2012 by Jeanne  |  Comments Off

Typically, the aerobics director would be responsible for this program, unless you decide to select someone else.

In any event, it is important to know if the chosen person is motivated about heading up the program, is interested in teaching it, has the time to regulate upkeep of the equipment and is able to enforce the reservation policies. Read the rest of this entry »

Collection of Information. Part 2

Posted on December 5th, 2011 by Jeanne  |  Comments Off

Concerned about our privacy, my wife used her maiden name when preparing such forms, and generally provided false information to many of the more personal questions. Within two weeks, she was receiving credit card solicitations in her maiden name from a credit card company that we had never heard of before. Read the rest of this entry »

Collection of Information. Part 1

Posted on December 5th, 2011 by Jeanne  |  Comments Off

Today’s rush to collect private information online is about to create a mega-backlash

IBM has announced that it won’t advertise on any Web site that does not feature a privacy policy that clearly states how private information collected through the site might be used.

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