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Three social media truths you can ignore
By Ginny KiplingSocial media blogger Rich Brooks says a lot of social media advice "is framed as 'universal truths' that every business must follow. But even the most good-intended advice is often off the mark when it comes to your business."
September 02, 2010
LIFE Unveils Social Media ToolThe Life and Health Foundation for Education has launch a new Facebook application and contest for Life Insurance Awareness Month, which began Sept.1.
September 02, 2010
Jobless Claims Fall Off 6,000; Factory Orders Up 0.1% on AircraftUnemployed workers filing jobless claims decreased by 6,000 in the last week, following a decline of 31,000 in the previous week, and continuing claims dropped 23,000, U.S. government figures released Thursday, September 2 show.
September 02, 2010
NAR Pending Home Sales Rise 5.2%; MBA Mortgage Applications UpPending home sales rose in July as mortgage rates hit new lows and mortgage applications increased, showing that the U.S. housing market is a bargain now for those who can take advantage of it.
September 01, 2010
People and Pay: Use the Lebron Rule of RetentionWhen LeBron James announced his game-changing move to the Miami Heat from his once beloved Cleveland Cavaliers, owners, players, fans and even casual observers took...
September 01, 2010
Formulas For Success: Soul Mates, or Marriage of Convenience?Do you ever speculate as to what attracted a seemingly incompatible couple to each other and what compels them to stay together? It's a tasteless...
September 01, 2010
Culture Shock: How to Manage a Successful MergerCulture clash has been blamed for many uncomfortable mergers, including the Normans' takeover of Saxon England in 1066 and Bank of America's 2009 acquisition of...
September 01, 2010
ISM Manufacturing Up, but ADP Private-Sector Jobs DownThe overall effect of all the economic data rolling in on Wednesday, September 1, was flat as the ISM manufacturing report showed strength but the ADP jobs report showed weakness.