September 28, 2019

Reevaluate How You Reward: Improve Your Results by Setting Benchmarks for Your Staff

Here’s the scene: you’re preparing for an annual review with one of your key people. You know the first thought in her mind is “How much of a raise am I going to get this year?” And you’re thinking, “I know she’s been with me for another year, but I can’t afford to keep giving
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Rabbit Holes and Land Mines: Companies Selling Printer Cartridges Face Numerous Unforeseen Challenges

Brother has been reasonably quiet about defending its intellectual property rights. But in August, it filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) against 32 companies and individuals that allegedly infringed its patents. By doing so, Brother joins Canon
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Treasure Hunting: Manufacturers Shed Light on Hidden Gems that May Unlock Dealer Fortunes

Do you ever like to steal away on a Sunday morning and visit your local antique stores? The experience offers a trip back in time to the halcyon days of your youth, maybe even decades before you were born. Maybe you have a hobby itch that needs scratching. Or maybe you don’t know
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Dare to Differentiate: In a Sea of Sameness, DCS Stands out From the Crowd

Most readers can fondly recall their favorite comic panel from The Far Side, authored by the legendary and offbeat creator, Gary Larson. Aside from casting chickens and cows in various, hilariously ridiculous circumstances, Larson could also deliver poignant messages with a
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