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- Preventing Theft by Employees
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Tue, 11/18/2008
Theft by employees is a big problem for businesses, no matter their size. The U.S Chamber of Commerce estimates that theft by employees costs American businesses $20 billion to $40 billion a year. { Read More }
- The Importance of Nuturing Women in Business
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Tue, 11/18/2008
As a female business professional, I find it exciting when I meet with women thinking about opening a business or who are current business owners. { Read More }
- Sales Tip: A Challenging Economy Requires Sales People To Rise To The Challenge
- One of my greatest frustrations with sales people revolves around the notion that sales performance is mysteriously tied to trends in the economy.
- HR Corner: After the Layoff
- While layoffs may cut costs, the consequences may lead to decreased productivity and poor morale.
- Credit Crunch Not Affecting Zions Bank's Role as Top SBA Lender to Small Businesses in Utah and Idaho
- At a time when questions are being raised about the credit crunch and the willingness of banks to make loans, Zions Bank still leads Utah and Idaho as the top lender for U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans.
- In Rough Economic Times, Peer Groups are Essential
- The Labor Department recently announced that in the month of October, 240,000 jobs were lost, which brings the total number of jobs lost this year to 1.2 million.
- Sales Tip: Listening is the Key to Successful Sales
- Effective listening skills can be applied to all of our interpersonal and business relationships. We will become more effective listeners as we practice at home, in our business dealings and in our social circles.
- Business Tip: Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes by Small Businesses
- From one-person entities to major corporations, bookkeeping is a significant part of any business endeavor and at the heart of a company's success.
- What does the Delta-Northwest Merger Mean to Salt Lake Travelers and the State?
- The recent merger of Delta Air Lines, whose second largest hub is Salt Lake City, and Northwest Airlines creates the world’s largest airline with service to nearly all the major travel markets.
- Don't let the Economy Stop Your Holiday Giving
- Financial-wise, it’s been a tough year for everyone. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still search for ways your business can make a difference in the community this holiday season.
