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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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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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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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Survey Says: What's Your Formula for Success?

5/02/11 at 2:00 PM

New surveys reveal how many business owners have mantras, what it takes to convert leads into sales and why you may be a victim of bank fraud. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What's the Secret to Office Productivity? Free Food

4/25/11 at 4:00 PM

More than half of employees say a well-stocked kitchen would make them more productive at work, according to a new survey. Employers, take notice. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Role Do Women-Owned Businesses Play in the Economy?

4/18/11 at 4:30 PM

Women are starting businesses at a faster rate than the general population and now account for nearly a third of all businesses, according to a new report. Continue Reading

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Survey Says: What Snoop Dogg Can Teach You About Business

4/14/11 at 7:30 PM

Entrepreneurs are feeling plenty of ups and downs these days, according to new surveys. Continue Reading

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