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Should Bosses Crack Down on Office Romances?

8/02/11 at 6:30 PM

The majority of people admit to dating a co-worker at some point. But are these cubicle courtships a inevitable reality of office life or a recipe for disaster? We asked our Board of Directors to play Cupid. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: It's Summer. Do You Know Where Your Employees Are?

7/21/11 at 6:00 PM

No, it's not your imagination. Employees are a lot more likely to call in "sick" during nice weather, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?

7/12/11 at 5:00 PM

A new survey reveals that the vast majority of businesses do not have formal policies regarding social-media activity. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Americans Would Give Up Sex to Avoid PowerPoint Presentations

7/05/11 at 7:00 PM

A new survey reveals just how much people hate sitting through boring work presentations. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Is the Most Annoying Office Behavior?

6/28/11 at 1:00 PM

In a new survey, bosses open up about what employee habits drive them crazy. Continue Reading

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Are We Headed for a Double-Dip Recession?

6/22/11 at 4:30 PM

Whether they choose to slap an official label on it or not, our usually bullish Board of Directors has some serious concerns about the economy. So is the worst really over? Continue Reading

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Survey Says: That E-Mail Just Cost You $10,000

6/21/11 at 2:30 PM

The growing number of digital distractions are having a big affect on workplace productivity, according to a new study. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?

6/10/11 at 2:00 PM

Mobile apps have changed the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Will Starting a Business Make You Happy?

6/07/11 at 2:30 PM

Despite a tough economy, entrepreneurs remain quite content with their career paths, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: It's Getting Cloudy Out There

5/31/11 at 2:00 PM

Entrepreneurs are adopting cloud computing at a much higher rate than big companies, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Questioning the SBA

5/26/11 at 5:30 PM

Armed with questions from our Board of Directors, we recently sat down with Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administration, for a wide-ranging conversation about the agency and its work on behalf of entrepreneurs. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Are the Biggest Workplace Concerns?

5/23/11 at 6:30 PM

Money troubles, performance reviews and physical appearance rank high on employees' lists, according to new surveys. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Want Less Facebook, More Face Time? You're Not Alone

5/20/11 at 10:00 AM

Ninety-seven percent of business travelers rate face-to-face interaction as the most important factor in their relationships with clients. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffs

5/16/11 at 4:00 PM

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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How Do You Stay Positive?

5/10/11 at 7:00 PM

Being an entrepreneur brings many ups and downs. Our Board of Directors, with a little help from the Dalai Lama, shares their advice for staying positive. Continue Reading

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