May 16
Although considered by many to be the sole concern of health care providers, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affects nearly all companies that regularly transmit or store employee health insurance information. HIPAA was signed into law in 1996 and it's original purpose was to protect employee health and insurance information when workers changed or lost their jobs. As use of the internet became more widespread in the mid-1990s, HIPAA requirements overlapped with ...
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May 15
Imagine yourself at the local Sears carrying a shopping basket down the isles looking for the perfect gift for your spouse when you come to a great looking watch in the jewelry department. You know she'll love the design, but also know she has a curious allergy to white gold and call over a salesperson to ask them what the bevel surround is made of. She reassures you that it's made of platinum so you cheerfully purchase the watch, smiling as you wander over to have it gift-wrapped. Take the ...
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May 13
How To Build a Name in Events Planning from your PC and with a Little LegworkIf your talent and skill is to provide unforgettable events, promoting your business is the next best thing.  But to get yourself known to the public, a series of campaigns and ideas to build your name is needed.Since an event planning sideline requires a lot of creativity, your promotional campaigns can work better if such is unique and highly creative as well.  Also, to maximize your promotions means to cover each ...
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May 12
So, you don't have a multi-million dollar advertising campaign? You don't have a staff of hundreds, venture capital backing or someone from Star Trek as your spokesperson? Then perhaps it's time to look into one of the advantages that you do have over these e-commerce giants..... customer service. You might wonder how a small company can hope to give better customer service than these heavily staffed, heavily funded e-giants. Believe it or not, it may be your lack of size, that just might give ...
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May 11
Reason No. 1 - It Takes Too Long. There are simply not enough hours in the day for you to do your day job, keep abreast of all the changes in the internet marketing industry, track the progress of your website and make constant amendments and adjustments to your online marketing strategy. The good news is - you have a choice. You can either give up your day job and become a website marketing expert or you can get the experts in to promote your website for you. Reason No. 2 - The "I Can Use A ...
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May 10
Getting some form of top level education has become a pre-requisite to getting many jobs in this economically challenged day and age. Almost everyone is scrambling for a place in a college or university in a bid to pursue a course of their dreams or to enhance their chances of a promotion. For those who cannot secure a place in a any of these institutions, that internet comes in handy. There are many courses being offered by online colleges and it is up to you to choose one of your choices. ...
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May 9
Internet is a living network as it is inevitably changing day by bay. That is the reason why strategies and tips that did well in past are not that effective in present circumstances. Today every business needs to stay on top to be able to understand and control the ever changing situation. Businesses need to analyze and adapt these changes so that they may walk shoulder to shoulder with their competitors. To help business with that task of analyzing and adapting changes search engine marketing ...
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May 8
Since its introduction, Six Sigma has literally revolutionized management processes and the way business is done. Over the years, major corporations world-wide'from Motorola to General Electric'have adopted and implemented its methodology as the keystone of their management philosophy. As such, Six Sigma practitioners are in high demand by top companies looking to streamline their processes and increase their profit margins through this powerful management tool. This article will provide a ...
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May 7
ADD YOUR URL TO YOUR MARKETING MATERIALS A couple of months ago, I met with a client who launched their Web site in 1999. They were discouraged because their site was generating poor traffic. When I asked them if they had added their URL to their stationery and marketing materials, the answer was no. To me, this should be a no-brainer, but it's not. Don't forget to add your URL to the following business and promotional pieces: - Answering machine/voice mail greeting - Office stationery (i.e., ...
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May 6
Just when you finally got comfortable with the transformation of the Web from a simple server of static HTML to a complex application centered in B2C and B2B concepts, along comes the latest in E-Business initiatives - the Enterprise Portal. Enterprise Portals are Extranets developed by companies to satisfy secure communications with their customers, partners, and employees, and it's an idea whose time has certainly come. Both big companies and small have discovered the multifaceted value of ...
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