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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- Export DBX to PST only with Expert Solution on your Side - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from michael hortonThe need to export DBX to PST arises when user is planning to switch his email client from Outlook Express to Outlook. Outlook Express stores all its emails and data in .dbx file format and after conversion, this data is not accessible in Outlook as it saves its messages and information in .pst ...
Views: 784 - Managing Tension Between Managers and Millenials - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonIf managers are serious about their organizations' survival, then they must build and cultivate a staff of invested and knowledgeable Millennials. The underlying problem is that most managers do not understand how to engage their Millennial employees effectively. Millennials work, think, and ...
Views: 1172(2 votes) - Is A Sense of "Overwhelm" Fracturing Your Focus? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Michele McGrewAs a solo spiritual business owner, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the various and sundry tasks on your "to do" list (trust me, I speak from experience!). This feeling can be exacerbated by the energy of the Waxing or growing Moon (the period between the New Moon and the Full Moon, ...
Views: 1321 - Lights. Camera. Wait...What Comes Next? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Ron KawatskyMaybe more lights? No. Perhaps some more camera? Nope. We all know that where the rubber meets the road is through our ACTION. As much as visualizing and mental rehearsing is vital, without action, its all for not. We still live in a physical world where physical action is the keystone is ...
Views: 971 - Benchmarking And Expert System Software Can Help Companies Quantify Their Security Programs - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Julian ArhireMeet Company X. It has no formal, written security procedures and essentially handles security-related incidents on an ad hoc, case-by-case basis. Our next contestant is Company Y. This organization has a formal security program in place and has distributed written procedures to all its ...
Views: 693 - The Miracle of a Full Stop - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Debra WoogIf you've read my newsletters or emails in the past year, you know I sign most "With joy and ease, Debra". When I write "with joy and ease", am I trying to convey to you that I'm constantly joyous and everything in my life is a cinch? (In other words, am I LYING?) Certainly not. With this ...
Views: 874 - Buying Network Marketing Leads. There’s a better way - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dee powerIn the main when a person embarks on a new MLM home business they are commonly trained to first make a list of people they know who they can get in touch with to share their new business and with any luck have those friends and family see the opportunity as they have and join them in their ...
Views: 675 - 10 Tips For Delegating Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsOne of the main issues for managers is how much, and what, to delegate. Most managers don’t delegate enough. The advantages of delegation are: • it is essential if you’re to be effective and to manage your time well, your job as a manager is to get things done, not do everything ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - Oversee Operations with Network Monitoring Management - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Cheska MendezWhen handling a huge network for your company, it gets difficult to keep track of all your operations and work procedures. You’ll experience doubt or maybe even paranoia regarding network security and stability as you might encounter sudden errors and troubleshooting that will result in downtime ...
Views: 670 - THE TAO OF NEW INFORMATION AGE TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from William CottringerTHE TAO OF NEW INFORMATION AGE TIME MANAGEMENT By Bill Cottringer “The challenge today is to catch up to the shift between the manufacturing age goal of squeezing a penny out of a nickel to the new information age goal of squeezing a nickel out of a penny.” ~The author. We are ...
Views: 1489 - What Tech Support Services Means to OEMs and BPOs - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Cheska MendezOEMs and BPOs – these are just some of the acronyms closely related to tech support services. OEM is short for Original Equipment Manufacturer which refers to companies that repackage and resell products or components under the company’s name and branding, whilst BPO stands for Business Process ...
Views: 2944 - Seven Ways to Live a More Productive and Positive Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ryan LoweDoesn’t it seem like every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, there is always more negative news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can cause someone to feel stuck, lost and full of anxiety. It is the fear ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - 3 Simple Ways to Stay Productive & Limit Time On Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ramone BellagambaMore than any other life skill time management is a weakness for most. A lot of my life coaching clients have goals to get better in this area. With social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn some users spend hours on these sites. What starts as minutes then turns into hours. With ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - 5 Elements To Help You Take Intention to Action Not Procrasination! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ramone BellagambaEvery day is a new opportunity for change. For many years after graduating with my bachelor’s degree I really struggled with my time. Always just making deadlines and procrastinating like no other. My social calendar was truly the best scheduled thing in my life. Everything else was done when I ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Quality Control is Paramount - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Craig FerreiraWhen producing anything, (from artwork, to products or objects of any sort, or even with regard to services delivered), there is a production sequence through which all production flows. Many times one omits one of the most vital steps of this flow: Quality Control. First, one ...
Views: 947 - Simple Procrastination Tips To Get You In Gear! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Rhod JonesProcrastination is putting off an important task in favor of less important tasks that you are more comfortable doing. While it is normal to a certain degree, it can be troubling if it is chronic enough that it gets in the way of your success. Here are some simple procrastination tips to ...
Views: 667 - Tech Support Service When You Want, When You Need It - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Cheska MendezWhen faced in a situation that involves a malfunctioning machine, computer, or that microwave in the office pantry, there is an available arm of help within reach, and we call that tech support. Technical support involves a number of services that provide assistance, aid and solution that ...
Views: 572 - Stewarding Department Training Guidelines – Knowing Your Duties - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeAlthough the steward knows the basic duties of stewardship even before he starts on his first day of work, he still has to know the duties and responsibilities set by the restaurant. The basic duties of all kitchen stewards may relatively be the same, but there are still differences between the ...
Views: 3961 - IVR Systems – Improve Brand and Business Orientation - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Shriv commediaToday, to engage customer interactively and sustain customer loyalty with strong brand presence and equity, it has become imperative to re-organize and improve existing communication systems to leverage better brand existence. In addition, marketing is also another contrivance for effective ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Career Fair Success - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Kristi EniglShould I go to a Job or Career Fair? Every year about this time, I am asked by clients and friends alike: “Should I go to a Career or Job Fair?” And I always say yes, but only if you are prepared and find the right fair for you. Career fairs can be a great place to connect directly with ...
Views: 2057 - Fingerprint Recognition - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from gerald chan wei minSecurity systems witnessed rapid advances in technology over the last year in response to higher levels of crime and fraud. As physical security controls and closed circuit television is not effective enough to protect the institutions of adverse events. In an age where the stable value and ...
Views: 1187 - Web Design and Development Systems & Organic SEO Service providers - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from ravij kumarWhether it is a serene and one of a kind structure for ones own internet site, standardized world wide web development and a large number of importantly, the search engine optimization that drives in traffic to ones own web site. The outlook and feel of your web page will determine the ...
Views: 548 - Are You A Chronic Doer? Take this quiz to find out. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Julie GrayAre you a chronic ‘doer’? Does sitting around ‘relaxing’ give you the jitters or worse – make you feel guilty? Are you terrified that if you let off on the gas even a little, all that you have created will collapse? This is a phenomenon I am all too familiar with and one I am passionate about ...
Views: 896 - What Are You Willing To Do? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Julie GrayAhhh. Here we are again – the quick end to another year and a new one clamoring into the starting gate as we speak. For years, I have used this time to begin a big goal-setting session for the New Year – to dig in deep and outline all that I want to achieve in the year ahead in each area of ...
Views: 777 - Grow Your Support Team Today! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Julie GrayIn my line of business I often run into amazing parents, spouses, business owners, graduate students, and in-demand professionals – many of whom fall under each one of these categories at the same time. Clearly I love working with overachievers because on a certain level I can relate. We love ...
Views: 1072 - Importance of building material - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from gerald chan wei minMost people take for granted and the building structure. They ignore the fact that these structures are established and developed a little at a time. In fact, the small solid pieces that make up the order up from simple building mega structures. General belief is that cheaper is always better to ...
Views: 820 - IT Consulting Services – Lets You Take a Better Look at Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Cheska MendezA lot can happen within a year. Knowing what changes your business has gone through can help you determine if you need to undergo additional innovations to make sure that you are up-to-date especially regarding the latest technology. But here’s another problem: You don’t really know what ...
Views: 542 - IT Consulting Services for the Next Big Step - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Cheska MendezMaking decisions is one of the most critical and integral part of a business. Every now and then, you’d have to think about changing work methods, go forward and plan a huge project for the year, or maybe even consider getting a major upgrade for your hardware and IT equipment. There are so ...
Views: 610 - IT Consultation Services and How It Helps You with Decision Making - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Cheska MendezThere are instances in which we wish to dive into something adventurous and exciting for your business. The only problem is that it’s not practical if you jump without knowing what you’re going to crash into. For instances like this, it’s better to hear out possibilities and weigh out other ...
Views: 564 - Managed IT Services - Bridging the Gap between IT and Business - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Cheska MendezThe necessity to cut down IT costs has to be aligned with providing outstanding business services. It should not influence that way you provide exceptional service to your clients instead it should support your business objectives. However the costs of keeping the IT functions within your ...
Views: 644 - Prototype Machining - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from pitterkedar smithShower enclosures are designed to offer high end luxurious living. Shower enclosures can be of glass or even wooden which heated to give a different look. These are coverings which are used when bathing; you can install them in your bathroom which will give you various options. They also add up ...
Views: 979 - Introduction to Perl Development for Newbie - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Greymatter indiaBeing an open source, Perl programming is major to be used in all sectors of software development. Although PHP dominates the 'P' in LAMP, Python and Perl programming are also often used. Larry introduced Perl and released it to the Usenet community. Soon he started receiving feedback from the ...
Views: 862 - Incentive Programs in Call Centers -- How To Enrich Them? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Shane ReidThe working style can depend from person to person in a call center. Some employees spend their daily schedule just to complete their office hours. But if some attractive incentive schemes or policy is made within the employees, the overall and individual performance is definitely expected to go ...
Views: 3696 - How Daily Planning Increases Profitability - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from TJ PhilpottDaily planning is an absolute must for anybody who expects to build a profitable business on the internet. In fact failure to do so will only result in wasted time and effort therefore it is essential that you establish your works goals each and every day! To many this may seem like more work ...
Views: 1100 - How to Increase Focus When Working Online - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from TJ PhilpottIt is important to learn how to increase focus when working online since there are many distractions to contend with that decrease your work productivity! In order to have a profitable business on the internet your work efficiency must remain at a high level since in most cases you are working ...
Views: 1244 - The 5 Most Powerful Sources of Inspiration - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Team AfroTo have the best life available you need Knowledge, Love and Inspiration. As you acquire Knowledge you can learn to do things for yourself and for others that make your life and the world a better place. With Love you can do these things with compassion, caring and humility. With Inspiration ...
Views: 2008 - Medical Transcription: Role Played In Healthcare - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Renee KellyMedical transcription is a very important part of the healthcare cycle and plays an important role in both the operational and commercial aspects of healthcare. · Role of medical transcription in the operational aspect of healthcare: When a patient visits a healthcare professional, it could ...
Views: 1431 - Anything worthwhile needs 8 hours of continuous work.. - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Tarik AlsharafiThere are many types of work that may take from a few minutes to a few hours, but valuable work needs time. Time needs to be booked without interruption for long periods. To be able to make progress on all my activities including work, businesses, blog and family, I use several techniques to ...
Views: 2076 - Self Improvement and Self Confidence: It's All About Efficiency - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Matt MarescaWhile I talk a lot about self improvement and self confidence, I rarely talk about one important area in which their power becomes so effective for the purpose of achievement. This area is efficiency. To improve your self confidence and improve your ability to get things done is to make ...
Views: 742 - Engagement – Connecting Focus, Productivity and Profitability - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffEngagement is all about focusing the power of leadership and the workforce on the productivity and profitability of your organization. This holds true for profit centered organizations and non-profit membership driven associations. An engaged focused workforce is key to a successful business ...
Views: 1282 - Five Strategies to Overcome Overwhelm - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Danielle MillerI was talking with a new client the other day and in the middle of the conversation her voice started to quiver as she tearfully related her biggest challenge: feeling overwhelmed. It appears to be an epidemic among both new and seasoned women entrepreneurs. The demands for our time, ...
Views: 1004 - ***Greater productivity with the 80/20 rule - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonJoseph Juran died on Feb 28, 2008 at the age of 103. He was the man who coined the ‘Pareto Principle,’ named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who observed that 80% of income in Italy was received by 20% of the Italian population. We’ve all heard of the ‘80/20’ rule – books have ...
Views: 2649 - Creating Successful Teams - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Andrew HortonCreating Successful Teams Encouraging your team to become energized and passionate about their roles within their respective teams can be a really challenging, yet the results that will flow from this endeavor will most certainly be well worth the effort. Passion is never passed onto your ...
Views: 1450 - How to Become Value Conscious - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Hugh StewartHow do you, as a small business owner, go through the window and become more value-conscious and not cost-conscious? The challenge goes like this: The nature of your value in the marketplace has nothing to do with what you create, or what you do for your customer. It comes from a much ...
Views: 1054 - An Insight into Microsoft SQL Server: Do Corporate Really Need It? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Greymatter india"For users, a database is a collection of records; whereas for system, it is just a collection of bytes stored together. Almost every application needs a database to store its records. The records may or may not be accessible publically, records can be divided according to roles, and they can be ...
Views: 971 - Create Scalable and Flexible Applications Using Ms Dot Net Development - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Greymatter india"Microsoft technologies development is noticeable since a decade. Bringing constant improvements, Microsoft has established itself as a software leader. Since the arrival of Microsoft Visual Studio, there is no looking back. While companies are blindly adopting its tools for developing ...
Views: 1439 - Shed Your “Devil” and Pursue Your Dreams, No Matter What! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Saskia Roell"To say 'I don't have time' is like saying 'I don't want to." ~ Lao Tzu This is a story about my dream to become a writer. For years I had put this dream on the “one day” calendar because I thought that one day I would have more time. Have you ever experienced that time was an excuse and ...
Views: 860 - Discover How 189 Internet Marketing Mistakes Can Shortcut Your Success In Internet Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from William Siong"The past is just a road map of where we have been. Very wise people have the ability to learn from other people's mistakes." Imagine that you have information that make you learn from the costly mistakes of others, which eventually shorten your learning curve, and resulting in a successful ...
Views: 614 - Taking Time Off Is an Essential Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost entrepreneurs enjoy their work and don't mind working because they consider it play. If that's true for you, you probably don't think much about taking breaks. But sometimes we need to be reminded to take them. Studies show that people who take breaks more frequently are actually more ...
Views: 1195 - How Email Can Sabotage Our Work Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerWith some people at work, you click from the beginning. They get you and you get them. Whatever you say, they know what you mean. Then the emails pile up. The ease with which we can write and send an email has led to difficulty for many in managing the flow of it. People have less time to ...
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