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Yahoo CEO on Local Content

Small Business Labs

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. If we mention a product or service that we received for free or other considerations, we will note it. The piece of the interview that most caught my eye was her response to a question on what Yahoo customers are looking for. 

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Workplace design and the corrective force of rediscovery

Workplace Insight

One answer might be found in the corruption of the open plan and the commonly held belief that it is inhumane and counter-productive. It was also apparent in the famous decision by Yahoo to issue a similar edict to its remote working employees to return to the corporate fold.

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Why the Lone Wolf Mentality Won't Work Anymore

On The Job

A product development worker doesn’t get a commission when he or she has a new idea. Sales teams have an “eat what you kill” mentality, which means they don’t collaborate or brainstorm, but instead zealously guard their territory and are rewarded individually for their successes, says Tim Sanders, former Yahoo!

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How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees

Office Dynamics

government have found that allowing employees to telecommute, when done correctly, can increase employee productivity and satisfaction, reduce costs for the company, reduce employee turnover and allow access to a larger talent pool. Conversely, other companies like Yahoo! Equip Your Team with Tools For Success.

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3 Podcast Production Styles – Which is Right For You?

Andrea Kalli

By AndreaKalli The Birth of Podcast Production Since this is my first guest blog post for VirtualAssist.net, I guess I should introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my company. During that time, the birth of the World Wide Web created a host of new opportunities in audio production. I hope you will check it out.

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Rage Against the Machines

Small Business Labs

A good example of the type of robots entering the market is Throwbot, a small robot being used for survelliance by SWAT teams.  Yahoo's Whoa: That Police Officer is a. They see automation as a way to increase productivity, creating more opportunities for the industry to add value through services.

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Top 5 Sales Tips for Small Business

The Small Business Blog

Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Everyone in a small business is part of the selling team. Without exception, all of your staff need an in-depth knowledge of the product or service that you provide. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! marusya-serial.ru

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