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ISO 9001 - Purchasing Basics - - Mark Randig
In section 7.4 of the ISO 9001:2000 standard, Purchasing, we find the requirement that " the organization shall ensure that purchased product conforms to specified purchase requirements ". While this requirement in itself is fairly straightforward, a fair degree of latitude is allowed here... Submitted 4 years 39 days ago.

Isn't a Cubic Zirconia Just a Fake Diamond? - Corinne Bains
What is a Cubic Zirconia? Cubic zirconia, rhinestone, crystal, imitation diamond...people often use these terms interchangeably, but do they really know what each item is? Sterling silver jewelry often features a sparkling, clear or colored stone, but consumers are frequently unsure as to which... Submitted 4 years 72 days ago.

Building with Fabric: Material Choices - Sam Armijos
Today's Architect has a tough decision to make when it comes to choosing materials. There is steel and glass and concrete and wood. What about fabric! Architectural Fabric Structures are fast becoming a very common and visible part of the built environment. No longer used for garden parties and... Submitted 4 years 74 days ago.

How To Develop Integrity As a Leader - Axel Meierhoefer
Every once in a while you run across a book or find a book that really affects you. I found this in Henry Cloud's book 'Integrity', so much so that I taught a whole ethics class based on it. That class was exceptionally well received and many of the students decided to write a letter to Dr. Cloud... Submitted 4 years 100 days ago.

How to Beat Nerves before a Presentation - Sharon Alexander
If you've been selected to give a presentation at the next department meeting or if you have to present new information to a client, you may become very nervous in the days leading up to giving the presentation. While a certain amount of nervousness is expected, if you start to lose sleep... Submitted 4 years 126 days ago.

Your 2008 Job Search Checklist - Michelle Dumas
The days of simply browsing through the Sunday newspaper and sending out a few resumes in order to win your next career opportunity are over. The days of retiring after having worked for just one or two companies are also over. Downsizings, mergers, offshoring, acquisitions, corporate... Submitted 4 years 131 days ago.

Why You Won't Get Hired! Reason #1 - Zenja Glass
See if you can guess the number one reason job seekers get turned down for positions. If you believe the answer could be relocation factors, social status, showing favoritism, etc., you are far off from the reality. If you believe the correct answer may have something to do with the applicants... Submitted 4 years 214 days ago.

Leadership and Influence Processes - Ryan Strayer
How do executives affect their respective organizations? This question has been asked by many top researchers in the field of leadership. Hambrick (2007) believes those leaders within the upper echelons behave on the foundation of their personal views and understanding of “strategic situations"... Submitted 4 years 279 days ago.

High Performance Teams: 9 Essential Ingredients for Team Building - Colleen Kettenhofen
"Nothing is so infectious as example." Francois de La Rochefoucauld In conducting team building training and management skills training all over the world since 1995, I've discovered there are nine essential ingredients that consistently crop up in creating high performance teams. Listed below... Submitted 4 years 286 days ago.

Bully Bosses : Fighting Back - Aidan Maconachy
Nice guys rarely come out on top in the boss stakes. Bullying tyrants often do though. A recent study presented at a conference on management, found that two thirds of the 240 people interviewed claimed that the office bully in their lives was never censured. On the contrary, he or she was... Submitted 4 years 292 days ago.

The Toxic Colleague and/or Manager - Gail Solish
Peter had a colleague who complained about everything that was happening at work. He disagreed with any suggestion or new initiative that came down the pipeline. His negative attitude and comments infected the work environment, creating an atmosphere of tension and exhaustion. Does this sound... Submitted 4 years 329 days ago.

Eco-Businesses Are Making Green-Money! - David Blachley
Eco responsible life styles are fast becoming part of our culture and as a result the companies offering them are cashing in on the green. Some experts report that by the end of the decade, more consumers will be demanding companies disclose just how eco-responsible their products are and they... Submitted 4 years 329 days ago.

How To Stage A House For The Market - WEE DILTS
For A Faster Sale More Profit-Stage it. Staging is the process of getting a house ready to sell. It is an important step; it is almost as important as pricing. Many For Sale by Owners make a mistake; they just put a sign in the yard and hope for a buyer. When you sell by owner, it takes careful... Submitted 4 years 355 days ago.

The Behind the Scene Workers-Get the Job Done - Jan Hayner
Why was the name Secretary's Day changed to Professional Day? I don't really know the real reason, but I have a few guesses; Because secretary's are one of the most underrated professionals around, Because there are more behind the scene workers in an office that don't get recognition... Submitted 5 years 36 days ago.

10 Tips for Dealing With Difficult People - Colleen Kettenhofen
"The disease of me often results in the defeat of us." Pat Riley of NBA fame Do you know any difficult people? Ever worked or lived with a difficult person? If you answered no to both quetions, you're probably not gettin' out much! Seriously though, sooner or later we're all in the position of... Submitted 5 years 37 days ago.

Chocolate Myths and Facts - Dan Abel
MYTH: Chocolate causes cavities. FACT: Not so. Normal consumption of milk chocolate, especially at meals, does not cause an increase in cavities. Research at the Forsyth Dental Center in Boston, Mass., has shown that chocolate has the ability to offset the acid-producing potential of the sugar... Submitted 5 years 80 days ago.

Thoughts on Dealing with Difficult Employees - Colleen Kettenhofen
"Happiness is often the result of being too busy to be miserable." Anon. Do you manage or supervise difficult employees? Ever think you're alone? You're not. Most likely your difficult employee is someone you've inherited. Not someone you would've hired. Yet somehow they fell through the cracks... Submitted 5 years 106 days ago.

What Ever Happened To Quality? - - Donovan Baldwin
In his essay, "Quality", written in 1911, the great writer, John Galsworthy, recounts the tale of two brothers. Shoemakers with their own shop somewhere near the end of the 19th century, they exemplify the issue of quality in Mr. Galsworthy's mind. They knew each customer. They made patterns of... Submitted 5 years 152 days ago.

Check Your Paradigm At The Door - Donovan Baldwin
Since some people might not be sure what a paradigm is, let's just define it a little before we start, and then we'll talk about the relative sizes of Texas and New Jersey, and why you don't inspect cattle wearing high heels. Although the term "paradigm" can take on different shades of... Submitted 5 years 163 days ago.

How Much Should I Charge For My Commercial Cleaning Services? - janitorialstore
You've bought all your cleaning supplies and equipment, told everyone you know that you have started a cleaning business and now you are ready to start bidding on jobs and getting down to work. So your next step is to meet with potential clients and put together a bid for their cleaning services.... Submitted 5 years 164 days ago.

Start Your Own Daycare Center- Be Your Own Boss - Susan Anderson
Many people are now looking for ways to get out of today’s corporate business world, and to become their own boss. One way that some have been successful is by opening up and running their own day care center. More moms than ever before now have to return to work after their baby is born. Few... Submitted 5 years 260 days ago.

Bob Prosen author of Kiss Theory Good Bye: Five Proven Ways to Get Extraordinary Results in Any Company Interviewed - ngoldman
Author: Bob Prosen ISBN: 0977684806 Submitted 5 years 265 days ago.

Does Your Cleaning Business Have a Mission Statement? - janitorialstore
Along with a business plan, a mission statement is an important tool that will capture the spirit of your business. A mission statement helps to clarify the goals and objectives of your company. In just a sentence or two, the mission statement for your cleaning business will set your business... Submitted 5 years 267 days ago.

Public Speaking: 3 Rules for PowerPoint Slides - Colleen Kettenhofen
1. Bullets and phrases: When I conduct public speaking training, I always remind my audience to keep their PowerPoint slides easy to read. Pretend you're on the interstate where someone could read the information driving 55 miles per hour. Bullets work best as they are easier to read than... Submitted 5 years 284 days ago.

Make Extra Money - Six Unusual Ways - Steve Gillman
I was young and wanted some way to make extra money - something other than another fast food job. A friend of the family owned a small insurance agency. The owner decided to get into the business of process serving, and I applied for the job. Tracking people down and handing them their court... Submitted 5 years 305 days ago.