Jim Kendall
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Overtime, health care issues likely to be messyJul 24, 2016 1:00 am - The next few months could get a little messy, thanks to both the coming Dec. 1 effective date for new overtime pay rules from the U.S. Department of Labor and, if you pr...
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Sponsorships offer potentially high rewardsJul 14, 2016 1:00 am - The good news is that there are several low-cost, potentially high-return sponsorships that may be a good fit as your business seeks to establish connections with what c...
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Author provides thought gems to considerJul 10, 2016 1:00 am - I don't know Lee Eisenstaedt that well, but we have broken bread a few times and had several interesting conversations about business and management. He is founder and C...
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'Free' MBA may fit small business needsJul 03, 2016 1:00 am - You've moved past 18th century British poet Alexander Pope's often misquoted, "A little learning is a dangerous thing" and decided a little more learning - maybe even an...
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Surprise! The boss is buying lunchJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - If you pay attention to meteorological (climate) data, this year's summer is essentially one-third over — which means that if you're thinking about a summer employee eve...
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Tuned-in leadership helps chambers hold their ownJun 19, 2016 1:00 am - The chamber of commerce? Yep. Really? Yep again. Still around? Not only still around but in many cases developing programs that are reaching out to - gasp! - the Mi...
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Who's the 'Right Who' to take over your business?Jun 12, 2016 1:00 am - For the next few paragraphs, let's assume you own the business - lock, stock and barrel, the whole kit and caboodle. That makes you eligible to answer a question not tha...
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No need (yet) to work overtime on overtime rulesJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - You could be working overtime to figure out the best approach to the new overtime rules, except it's likely too soon for that type of stress. The better approach right n...
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Email evolves as a marketing toolMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - That newsletter you faithfully email to your contact list or the e-blasts you send announcing your latest hot deal - maybe a Thursday morning discount on painting suppli...
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Pace of small business sales picks upMay 22, 2016 1:00 am - Bob House thinks this is a good time to sell a business. “The window's open,” House says. “Financing activity is up. Buyers have access to capital. Deals are happening.”...