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Computer Performance Tips

Computer Performance Tips by: David Mahler Introduction In this article I will clearly spell out the most effective steps you can take in order to increase the performance of your computer and enhance your computing experience. More Memory (RAM)...

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PRONTO North America Users Conference to Feature Keynote Address Peggy Smedley

Peggy Smedley is the editor of Start Magazine and will be addressing the first annual PRONTO North America Users Conference on Thursday, May 5th. Smedley was recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal and authored Mending Manufacturing, How America...

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Questions To Ask Your Financial Manager

Choosing the right financial manager is by far the most important investment decision you will make. Depending on your financial needs, it is imperative that you find answers to some important questions, from your financial manager. Given below are s...

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Associate Editor TR Cutler to Profile SE U.S. Manufacturer’s Representatives

Thomas R. Cutler, Associate Editor of Industrial Connection magazine (www.industrialconnection.net) is the leading North American manufacturing journalist, writing for more than 200 publications per year. Cutler recently announced an important additi...

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Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 2, Multiple Conversations

Side conversations ruin meetings by destroying focus and fragmenting participation.Approach 1: Ask for cooperationStart by asking everyone to cooperate. Look at the middle of the group (instead of at the talker) and say:"Excuse me (pause to gain ever...

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How Effective Is YOUR OODA Loop

What IS an OODA loop?John R. Boyd was a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot active during the 1950's. In the 1970's he helped design the F-16 and then went on to promote a concept called the OODA loop.OODA stands for Observation, Orientation, Dec...

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NEGOTIATING TACTICS - HOW TO STRIKE A NEGOTIABLE OPENING SHOT

There is no right or wrong to fire up your opening negotiation…There may be a lot of people who are uncertain about the right way to start off a fruitful negotiation with their counterparts. They tend to think or behave as though there is really a ...

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How To Tap In To Your Home Equity

With today's relatively low interest rates and climbingproperty values, many consumers are considering taping intotheir home equity to finance everything from homeimprovement projects to debt consolidation. Secured home loans, also called home e...

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Setting goals Your ticket to success

You know that old saying if you don't know where you're going, any path will get you there. That's what happens if you don't take the time to figure out what your goals are and WRITE them down. There's power in writing thing...

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Maintenance Software

Maintenance SoftwareDiscover the way maintenance should be!Maintenance software is designed for rugged multi-user environments. Plus it’s affordable and easy to use. Maintenance software automates preventative and non-scheduled maintenance for any ...

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