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November 2009
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Annual Friends & Family Event - [download flyer]
Get ready for product demonstrations galore, savings of up to 75% and maybe even free cookies! Our annual Friends & Family Event is a great opportunity to pick up all sorts of goodies for holiday gift-giving, retailing and self-pampering in all of our Showrooms. Come early though, as quantities of some items are limited and sure to go quickly.
[Click here] for directions to the showroom nearest you.
5 Holiday Marketing Tips to Beat a Slow Season - [read]
According to the National Retail Foundation, holiday shopping for this year is set to increase, but only by a modest 4%. Most predictions for this holiday season suggest that it won’t be a good one. As other direct and indirect competitors vie for your clients’ pocketbooks, how are you going to make sure your business isn’t left holding a lump of coal?
- awebercommunications.com
Holiday Decorating on a Shoestring Budget - [read]
A consumer survey from 2006 estimated that Americans spend a total of $16 billion on holiday decorations each year; roughly a quarter of which were spent on the winter holidays. These outrageously high outputs of cash mean one thing, though: there's plenty of good holiday décor to be had on a second hand basis. - salonservicesnw.com/blog
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Gossip in the Workplace - [read]
Left unchecked, gossip can wreak havoc on company morale and efficiency. You need to make it clear that even listening to gossip is a no-no; and on the flip side, leaders have to create the kind of workplace where it's safe for people to voice concerns and ask for clarity and action. Find out what constitutes destructive gossip and how to create a positive, professional environment for all employees.
- businessweek.com
7 Tips for 20 Minute Leadership - [read]
A list of seven tips for effective 20-minute leadership conversations includes having a plan, keeping it simple and listening to employees. Leaders should also clearly state expectations, write down what was agreed upon and follow up. - managesmarter.com
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7 Ways to Boost Productivity - [read]
For many small-business owners, the recession, coupled with slow sales and a tight lending environment, created unprecedented pressures to cut costs, trim staffs or enact a freeze on hiring. With few options but to get creative or close shop, small-business owners have devised new ways to boost productivity among existing workers.
- wallstreetjournal.com
What Gen Y Entrepreneurs Have Learned, and Can Teach You - [read]
It may sound like a contradiction to say that Gen Y entrepreneurs have learned a lot, but it’s because many of the lessons they’ve learned have come from watching other entrepreneurs. They’re also more collaborative, unafraid to approach other business owners for partnerships, advice, or ideas.
- openforum.com
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5 Ways to Channel Your Inner Twitter - [read]
While business owners across the country have glommed onto social networking as a marketing tool, there are thousands who can't seem to master social networking. It's not just about attracting as many followers as possible or leaving comments on people's blog posts; it's about knowing why you're there in the first place. Here are five steps for developing a meaningful social-networking strategy. - wallstreetjournal.com
13 Ways to E-Network Beyond Facebook - [read]
Building branded profiles, engaging prospects and connecting with potential employees and strategic partners are all powerful ways to tap into Facebook and other popular social networking sites. But, for the typical small business, there may actually be some equally important social networks you may not be so familiar with.
- openforum.com
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New Reseller Permit Requirements for Washington State - [read]
The Washington State Legislature has passed a law, going into effect January 1, 2010, governing the possible exemption from sales tax collection for your purchases from Salon Services & Supplies, Inc. (and other distribution companies). Under current Washington law, if you have a Reseller Certificate with a State-issued 9 digit UBI (Unified Business Identifier) Number you have been able to obtain an exemption from paying sales tax on purchases for resale to your customers when you present a copy of this certificate to the seller.
[Click here] for more details.
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