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How Designers Can Set The Stage For A Flexible Future

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These surveys give the firm real-time insights to shape future policy and space design. Copyright James Ewing. In our Ann Arbor location for example, which was designed in 2011, we’ve found that when the office is at only 35-percent occupancy meeting spaces are fully booked. Copyright David Pires Photography.

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How Simple Policies Can Change Your Business

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While this makes sense, it doesn’t mean you should ignore behind-the-scenes business administration tasks, such as setting policies. Policies that outline how you run various elements of your business, and why you do it that way, set boundaries and create a foundation for the business. When will you answer calls and return calls?

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Small Business Labs: Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends.

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Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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5 Tips for Staying Productive When Working From Home

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Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. Employ a closed-door policy that will prevent interruption and increase efficiency. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. Family and friends should be informed of a work-from-home situation and be made to understand it is a job like any other that takes time and concentration.

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Book Review: Delivering Happiness By Tony Hsieh

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Money Is Secondary, WOW Is The Policy. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. You have to have a big capital and sound business structure. But that’s only a portion of the formula. Zappos very well know that.

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Getting Things Done With StickySorter

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. For any offices that are implementing paperless policies, sticky note is not the perfect reminder tool. Visit the original article at [link]. Post written by Marlon Ribunal. Follow me on t witte r. David Allen. The Sticky Note Is Not Green.

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Your Etiquette Practice Could be Killing Your Productivity

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Find out your company’s policy before inviting clients to lunch.  We have gotten fantastic feedback from participants about the evening and plan to offer similar opportunities next year during Business Week 2011.    Make sure the restaurant is within your budget!

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