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Inc.
Asking for peer feedback is fraught with peril. It's everyone's second-most-dreaded part of the annual review process (only the self-review induces more anxiety). So it's no wonder we don't make a habit of seeking it the other 364 days of the year
But seek it we should.
Admittedly, it feels like a tax at first. Then, you realize it's an investment.
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Entrepreneur
Deciding to start your own business takes guts, passion and motivation. Being an entrepreneur shows you aren’t a follower — that you’d rather forge your own path than settle down in a typical 9 to 5 job.
Does being a business owner mean you’re a leader? Not necessarily! Yet, when you have your own business, you must show strong leadership to motivate and inspire your employees. So, even if you aren’t already one, you can and must learn how to become a leader.
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By Lisa Mulcahy
 Office collaboration is essential for great overall productivity in your company, but it's so easy for individual workers to get so caught up in their own tasks and goals that they don't feel this sense of friendly community. Want to encourage your workers to feel closer to each other, and subsequently more eager to do great work together? Try these research-proven tips to foster more camaraderie your organization.
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Small Business Trends
Small business owners need to wear many different hats to keep things running smoothly. From start up costs to seasonal slowdowns, smaller entrepreneurs need to plan for everything including the unanticipated. Here are 10 things every small business owner should do to plan for the unexpected.
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Little Debbie® Vending is introducing a new Fieldstone® Bakery Honey Bun to the vending trade in March. This fresh, never frozen, delicious pastry is 4 oz, just the right size, and is made with a touch of cinnamon and honey. Programs are available.
Order Samples Today! Questions? Email us: Foodservice@mcKee.com or call us: 1-800-251-6346 x 24656
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Inc.
Are you tired of constantly flying to other cities for business? If so, you're part of the 20-30 million Americans who find themselves crowding the airport and constantly having luggage at the ready. You might enjoy some of the perks of travel, like touring new cities and meeting new people, but even for the most optimistic travel enthusiasts, travel can be a hassle.
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Customer Think
Whilst it would seem that leading a customer experience transformation is a rock star role, the reality is that it’s anything but; with some practitioners managing dual roles simultaneously until they earn their stripes.
From day one, the role requires a leader who is customer purpose driven, an inspirer, a great listener and communicator, a consummate negotiator, politically savvy, a relationship builder and passion fuelled with a big "can-do" attitude.
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By Catherine Iste
 We all go through dynamic personal events, and they often seem to happen at the least opportune times. Whether it is divorce, death or a family crisis, two tips for staying professional through a personal crisis are to assess the situation and to plan, inside and out.
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CNBC
If you want to get along better with your coworkers, you might want to grab a cup of coffee before your next meeting. A new study from the University of California, Davis, finds that drinking coffee before group discussions or activities could help you be more sociable, self-confident and engaged.
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The Independent
Although it is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, in reality, weddings can be quite stressful affairs.
With tons of details to consider while planning your perfect day, it can be easy to forget an inconsequential detail such as the rings or your wedding gown.
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For over 20 years, SMART has been a premium service management system for all types of service companies. Additionally, we have developed industry-leading components, highly specialized for Amusement, Gaming, and ATM Operators.
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Forbes
From card issuers and acquirers to ISVs and gateways, payments providers are working to simultaneously embrace new technologies and keep pace with rising customer demands. The result is a dramatic change in how payments products and services are being built, deployed and utilized. As part of this transformation a variety of trends are emerging that are reshaping the payments value chain. Five in particular stand out from the rest:
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The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Division of Fire hopes that an electronic drug storage and vending system will cut down on waste and human error and better track the life-saving medications that fire paramedics use every day.
The UCapIt Controlled Medical Supply Dispensing pharmaceutical storage stations installed in 18 of the city’s 34 fire stations resemble vending machines, with rows of medication stacked neatly on shelves like snacks or sodas, next to a black storage locker.
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A unique experience of intense, bold flavors with a satisfying crunch! Takis are the perfect snack for on the go, pairing with your favorite dip, or as a fun surprise to kick up any meal to the next level
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The Week
One of the most underrated joys of being an adult with even the teensiest bit of disposable income to throw around is that thrilling moment when you're grabbing coffee with someone — whether it's a dear friend, a junior co-worker, a personal mentor, or whoever — and you get to whip out your wallet at the register and go: "Let me get this! … No, no, I insist."
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Forbes
Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, has done it again. He recently published a must-read book on sustainability. "Balancing Green: When to Embrace Sustainability in a Business (and When Not To)" is a well-researched book that cuts through many of the fallacies and wishful thinking that surrounds sustainability.
As much as those committed to the environment might wish, there is no guaranty that a company that invests in sustainability initiatives will save money or increase sales.
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Entrepreneur
A recent survey from America Marketing Association reveals that consumers are exposed to over 10,000 brand messages per day. And anybody with a brain understands that such revelation means for developing brands what desertification means for local farmers.
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