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PR Still a Mystery to Some


Unfortunately, there are managers who define public relations by its applications. Which explains neither its underlying strengths nor what PR is all about.

Hows Your Company RQ (Reputation Quotient)?


In light of recent corporate scandals, from Enron and Global Crossing to those of once trustworthy mutual funds, is it any wonder that more people are asking, 'Can I trust this company enough to do business with them?' But the trust issue isn't just relative to the buyers of your products and services, its vitally important to employees as well. Impacting their retention and performance in very real ways.

Delegation Obstructions


OBSTRUCTIONS: 1. Staff deficiencies.

Problem-Solving Success Tip: Define the Problem First


Define the Problem First. It seems obvious, but how many times have we gone to a problem-solving meeting and the discussion started with either whose fault was it or an assertion about the proper solution? Explain what the problem is-what went wrong, what are the symptoms, what is the impact on your business and your customer's business.

Project Management - Its Just A Button


I once worked with a developer who showed up at every product demo and constantly suggested improvements for the product. Don't get me wrong.

3 Steps You Can Use Developing Leaders In Your Industry


With the economy bordering on a recession, every company is looking for ways to increase revenues while decreasing costs. Some companies believe one of the easiest ways to do this is to cut their employee training budget.

Choices in Appointing International Managers


Globalization is requiring companies to make important choices about how to deploy international managers. The costs of making the wrong choice are heavy both economically and in the emotional and physical toll it can take on employees and the impact it can have on the overseas branch.

Why Good Enough... Isnt


About a year ago, I had an opportunity to have dinner with the CEO of an engineering startup company in Pennsylvania. As we discussed engineering design matters over Chinese food, he took a few moments to talk about his business philosophy.

Creativity and Innovation Directors, Consultants and Managers


Creativity and Innovation is essential for competitive advantage, yet the role of Creativity and Innovation Manager is often not viewed as essential. Organizations without such a role will simply not perform as competitively as their rivals.

Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Providing Career Opportunity


This article relates to the Career Opportunity competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. It explores issues such as internal growth opportunities, potential for advancement, career development importance, and the relationship between job performance and career advancement.

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Mariner Real Estate acquires loan portfolio - BusinessWeek

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Mariner Real Estate acquires loan portfolio
BusinessWeek
Mariner Real Estate Management LLC said Friday that it worked with bank regulators to buy a portfolio of real estate loans worth about $760 million. ...
Leawood-based Mariner buys $760 million in real estate loans from FDICKansas City Star
FDIC sells another $760 million in REOHousing Wire
Mariner Holdings Buys Stake in $760 Million of Real Estate Loans From FDICBloomberg
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Tri-Continental Corporation Declares Third Quarter Distribution - MarketWatch (press release)

Tri-Continental Corporation Declares Third Quarter Distribution
MarketWatch (press release)
The Corporation has paid dividends on its common stock for 66 consecutive years. The Corporation's investment manager is Columbia Management Investment ...

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Alberta Fund Got Chinese Approach on Potash Corp. Bid - BusinessWeek

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Alberta Fund Got Chinese Approach on Potash Corp. Bid
BusinessWeek
3 (Bloomberg) -- Chinese investors approached Alberta Investment Management Corp. to consider a joint counterbid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., ...
China tells state firms to explore Potash bid-sourceFOXBusiness
Fertilizer War: China Sets Its Sights on PotashTheStreet.com
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Ener1 agrees to sell $65M in senior notes - BusinessWeek

Smart Energy News (blog)

Ener1 agrees to sell $65M in senior notes
BusinessWeek
... led by funds managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP. Ener1 also announced the sale of $10 million in senior convertible notes to Itochu Corp., ...
EnerDel parent lines up more financingIndianapolis Business Journal

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Service sector grows at slower pace in August - The Associated Press

Service sector grows at slower pace in August
The Associated Press
Cheap-chic chain Target Corp. said Thursday that a key sales measure rose modestly in August, a month typically busy with back-to-school shoppers, ...

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Canada Stocks Pare Gain as Financials Rise, Gold Shares Drop - BusinessWeek

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Canada Stocks Pare Gain as Financials Rise, Gold Shares Drop
BusinessWeek
Manulife Financial Corp., North America's third-largest insurer, advanced 2.8 percent as US businesses added to their payrolls for an eighth straight month. ...
US jobs data helps lift marketsToronto Star

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Stocks Rise in Europe, Asia; US Futures Little Changed, Won Strengthens - Bloomberg

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Stocks Rise in Europe, Asia; US Futures Little Changed, Won Strengthens
Bloomberg
?Global demand will be good for corporate earnings and economic growth.? Sony Corp., the electronics maker that gets 22 percent of sales from the US, ...
Asian Stocks Climb for a Third Day on Better US Home, Retail Sales DataBloomberg
Stocks Rally, Treasuries, Gold Retreat on Employment ReportSan Francisco Chronicle
U.S. Stocks Rise to Extend Biggest S&P 500 Advance Since JulySan Francisco Chronicle

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Heads up | UMB unit buys asset management company - Kansas City Star

Kansas City Star

Heads up | UMB unit buys asset management company
Kansas City Star
Scout, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corp., said Reams is based in Columbus, Ind., and has more than $9.8 billion in fixed-income assets under management. ...
Scout Investment Advisors to Acquire Reams Asset Management CompanyMarketWatch (press release)
Scout Buys a Fixed-Income SpecialistMutualFundWire.com (subscription)
Scout Investment to acquire asset manager ReamsBusinessWeek

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Bank of America Asia-Pacific Wealth Head Hung Quits - BusinessWeek

Bank of America Asia-Pacific Wealth Head Hung Quits
BusinessWeek
3 (Bloomberg) -- Antony Hung, head of Asia-Pacific wealth management at Bank of America Corp.'s Merrill Lynch unit, is retiring after almost 18 years with ...

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Japanese Stocks Advance for a Third Day Following US Data; Canon Climbs - Bloomberg

Reuters India

Japanese Stocks Advance for a Third Day Following US Data; Canon Climbs
Bloomberg
Toyota Motor Corp., an automaker that earns about 70 percent of its sales abroad, increased 2.1 percent. Inpex Corp., Japan's largest oil and gas explorer, ...
Japanese Stocks Rise for Second Day on U.S. Factory OutputSan Francisco Chronicle
Nikkei climbs 0.6 pct; caution before jobs dataFOXBusiness
Stocks Rise for Second Day on US Factory Output; Canon, Sony AdvanceBloomberg

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