Kiplinger.com issued a report indicating that, despite recent economic woes, the general trend in America remains that Americans are spending more and saving less. Whatever your thoughts on personal finance, this, of course, would seem to be good...
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Don’t Fight the Law; Comply With It
Some people hear the term attorney general and they immediately fear negative consequences. Yes, the office undeniably carries out certain legal duties. But, in this case, the AG is offering help to many businesses that are unknowingly breaking the...
Customer Service: Are They ALWAYS Right?
I’ll warn you: This post may challenge some ideals you’ve always held dear, so grab on to your desk. Having worked in customer service, I’d argue this post from business consultant Alexander Kjerulf basically articulates things I (read: "me,"...
Building a Twitter Marketing Strategy
TopRank blog writer Lee Odden recently penned some very useful thoughts on cultivating an effective marketing strategy on Twitter. I know I speak with many members about social media, as well as how useful Twitter is as a marketing component. As...
New to the Business World? Some Tips on Getting Hired
Ford R. Myers, president of Career Potential, LLC and author of Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring, provides some useful advice to our future leaders of commerce: Myers suggests the following five job-seeking tips parents can...
Collaboration Could Enhance Your Messaging
Does your company use a PR agency? For that matter, is your company a PR agency? Glasscubes.com recently conducted a survey that showed 90% of the PR professionals questioned thought results would be better if the agency/client relationship was more...
Indiana Chamber Seeking Community of The Year
Paging the outstanding communities from all regions of the state! The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Community of the Year Award. This honor will be presented at the Indiana Chamber’s 21st Annual Awards Dinner...
The Changing Face of Journalism: Weekly Paper Offers Bonuses for Web Presence
I found this VERY interesting. According to The Awl, the New York Observer is offering financial bonuses to its writers who have the most visibility on the Internet… via followers and such, that is (as opposed to the YouTube singing phenom or...
Centier Bank: We Are Family
Written by Candance Gwaltney of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce If you believe a smile is contagious, then beware of Centier Bank. Spend a day with the Northwest Indiana financial institution and your face will ache from grinning. Ask any of the...
Rose-Hulman Students to Unveil New EcoCAR Effort
Inside INdiana Business relays the story of one of Indiana’s fine educational institutions as its students work toward the ever-elusive game changer in the world of sustainable driving. Kudos to Rose-Hulman, and good luck in the competition:...