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What To Do (And What Not To Do) At Your Office Holiday Party

Success

But Bishop also says to take care not to RSVP “yes” and then not show up, as the company is putting money into food, drink and decor costs. I worked at a company that had what could be called a frat-like atmosphere—one year, we went to this lovely restaurant… I’d organized the whole thing with the owner of the restaurant.

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Super Bowl Promotions and Preparations: How 8 Small Businesses Are Bracing for the Big Game

Success

We have organizational and logistical plans to move our crews and equipment to each event smoothly and efficiently. We’ve always been extremely scrappy when it comes to marketing and billboards are a fun, cost-effective way for us to deliver our style of messaging to thousands—hopefully millions—of people with the Super Bowl.”

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Manufacturing Joining the On-Demand, Collaborative Economy

Small Business Labs

Estimates are that most manufacturing equipment in the U.S. Companies, entrepreneurs, and inventors can rent time on nearby equipment, be it CNC milling machines, water jets, or laser cutters—any of which can cost from $50,000 to $250,000 apiece to purchase. More broadly, this is another example of shift to variable costs.

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Tips for the Tourist in All of Us: The Savvy Admin’s Guide to Travel!

Office Dynamics

Taxi: Your choice should depend on the city you are traveling to, the distance you will be going from the airport to the hotel, and any other local traveling you will be doing—such as going from a hotel to a restaurant; plus the time of your arrival (are you arriving after dark and traveling alone?). This is just a simple truth.

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24 Online Collaboration Tools That Let You Leave The Office Space Behind

Tips From T. Marie

Reducing the cost of running a business is at the top of that list. Depending on which of the aforementioned choices you make, it can save you money on office space, office supplies & equipment, and even employee benefits and taxes. Business is becoming less and less tied to a location for various reasons. Sounds great right?

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Chili's Augmenting Waiters With Tablets

Small Business Labs

Restaurant chain Chili's is rolling out table top tablet computers to most of their 1200 locations after a successful test run earlier this year. I had the opportunity to dine at a tablet equipped Chili's recently. Expect to see more tablets in restaurants. It's to get diners to spend more per visit.

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Skip the Latte, Save Your Business

Tips From T. Marie

You know business could be better, you know that you’re lacking a skill, knowledge or even equipment that could make a real difference. But it costs a bit more than you’re comfortable spending. Why You Should Re-think That Low-Cost Virtual Assistant. You know what I’m talking about.