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Business Solutions Forum: How did I become such a poor communicator?
Jul 28, 2010 I started my own business about 15 years ago. Recently, several employees approached me, concerned that they weren’t being kept informed about plans and results. In essence, they were complaining about my communications. How could I have gone from a great communicator to a poor communicator in a just a few years? Our Expert Network sheds some light on the situation. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business Solutions Forum articles |
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Business Solutions Forum: Putting risk into perspective
Mar 15, 2010 I am a relatively new manager and I am challenged with the tough decisions I have to make. I really want to do a good job and don’t want to make any mistakes. Yet, I feel paralyzed by decisions that involve risk... Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business Solutions Forum articles |
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Business Solutions Forum: Gain control of a seemingly out-of-control business life
Jan 6, 2010 I feel totally buried and out of control. I come in to work early and leave late, and spend the night feeling guilty and worried about what I didn’t get done. What can I do? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business Solutions Forum articles |
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Business Solutions Forum: Tips to make sure emails are clear and concise
Oct 30, 2009 "I get emails that are so confusing that it takes me several minutes of deciphering before I can even start understanding the email. When I figure out what they are talking about in a general sense, then the email makes more sense. But even then, it is sometimes hard to know why I got the email and what is expected of me. Any tips?" You betcha! Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business Solutions Forum articles |
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Business Solutions Forum: How do I plan with all the market uncertainty?
Oct 23, 2009 Everywhere we turn we hear a different and often conflicting view of what is going on, what the causes are, and what the future holds. How can we prepare for the future when nobody seems to really have a handle on it? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Business Solutions Forum articles |
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Channel Signal
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Channel Signal: Measuring social media's ROI top-of-mind for 2011
Jan 17, 2011 Now that social media marketing campaigns have caught on over the last few years, 2011 will be the year for questions about ROI by senior management. Are you ready with the answers? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Channel Signal articles |
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Channel Signal: Shopping overload and the holidays
Nov 22, 2010 Christmas promotions get earlier every year. It is clear that marketers believe they can rev up Christmas cheer early, keep the momentum going, sell a lot of stuff, and carry it right through the New Year. But Channel Signal thinks burnout from multichannel shopping could put a kink in the system. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Channel Signal articles |
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Channel Signal: The new competitive arena - iPhone apps
Oct 8, 2010 Mobile apps are the latest hot topic for companies. There is a collective belief that apps will help build a brand, build traffic to an online site, and help a company ultimately sell more stuff. The good, well-configured apps can do all of the above -- and more. But... Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Channel Signal articles |
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Channel Signal: Media takes a bite out of Apple
Aug 2, 2010 It appears that Apple did not measure the immediate social media response after the negative recommendation from Consumer Reports about its iPhone 4...should it have? Channel Signal offers up observations we can all learn from. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Channel Signal articles |
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Channel Signal: What can companies learn from BP’s PR stumbles?
Jun 14, 2010 Every month Channel Signal shares some of its analysis of the major topics online important to the outdoor industry with SNEWS®. With the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the PR flacks at BP -- as well as any PR agency or corporate PR head -- would do well to notice that spin just doesn’t cut it anymore. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Channel Signal articles |
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Human Resources
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Human Resources: Linking strategy with talent -- Are you asking the right questions?
Jan 12, 2011 Many companies use the last quarter of the year to nail the final sales, plan the strategy and budget for the next year. Come January everyone hits the ground running. But how robust is your strategy implementation track record? Use these strategies to see how your talent lines up. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Human Resources articles |
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Human Resources: Boost your hiring IQ with these key methods
Dec 13, 2010 Studies have found many hiring decisions are made within the first three minutes of an interview. Interviewing is an investigative process that needs a structured approach, rather than just a reliance on a "gut feeling." Avoid the headaches of a bad hire using these key techniques from the experts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Human Resources articles |
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Human Resources: Is leadership development worth it?
Oct 27, 2010 When people tell us they don’t think an investment in leadership development is worth it, we understand. But the world has changed. The old ways of doing things won’t guarantee you’ll have the leaders you need, when you need them, for a price you are willing to pay. Learn what it takes to improve your internal pipeline. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Human Resources articles |
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Human Resources: Is your performance management system producing mediocrity or excellence?
Aug 27, 2010 When was the last time your performance appraisal system was overhauled? If the current approach has been around for more than five years, it’s probably time for a revamp. Here’s where to start. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Human Resources articles |
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Are you ready to jump the firewall and create a social workplace?
Jul 21, 2010 Social network applications have been focused on the social marketplace, where companies can interact more directly with their customers. This way of communicating has permanently and profoundly changed the way we communicate. Find out how it’s on the brink of changing the way we work, too. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Human Resources articles |
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Lizard Lounge Way
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The Lizard Lounge Way: Make an unforgettable first impression with these visual hooks
Jun 30, 2010 When shoppers walk through the door, make a first impression that leaves them wanting more. You need to meet, greet and, hopefully, bedazzle rather than (ye-gad!) bore customers. The merchandising experts at the Lizard Lounge retail store offer these key visual hooks to keep customers coming back again and again. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Lizard Lounge Way articles |
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The Lizard Lounge Way: Holiday clean-up brings new consumers
Jan 15, 2010 A bit of imagination and even a sense of humor can turn that post-holiday look into something special. Think of a sale as a celebration that serves as a promotion to bring in shoppers who might not have been thinking of buying...and we have five top tips to use. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Lizard Lounge Way articles |
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The Lizard Lounge Way: Holiday displays grab wandering eyes
Dec 16, 2009 Let’s face it, Santa has it pretty good as he gets to hear firsthand what your customers want. Merchandising cues from the Lizard Lounge Way, though, will give you an upper hand. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Lizard Lounge Way articles |
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The Lizard Lounge Way: Inspiring customers to 'go steady'
Oct 16, 2009 Every season calls for a fresh change -- a reason to draw customers into your store by setting a tone and highlighting trends with new styles. It's like a first date where you want to make your best impression so you get a second date…minus the whole awkward goodnight kiss thing. Ensure a lasting relationship with these tips from the merchandising mavens at the Lizard Lounge to get the season off to the right start. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Lizard Lounge Way articles |
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Money Matters
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Money Matters: Executive Compensation -- How much is too much?
Jul 13, 2009 Executive compensation has become a hot topic for consumers and employees as we all grapple with the effects the recession has had on our wallets and our companies. So how much is too much pay? Could you scale down if you had to? Does it matter what your employees think about executive pay? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Money Matters articles |
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Power Players Lounge
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Power Players' Lounge: What is your green story?
Oct 5, 2009 What is green messaging? In a nutshell, it's how we tell an environmental story to our audience. But as the green movement grows, consumers are being bombarded by vague and confusing green messaging and we are losing their trust. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Power Players Lounge articles |
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Just 48 hours left to nominate your picks for 2010's SNEWS Power Players
Sep 30, 2009 SNEWS® Power Player award nominations have been pouring in all month, but have we heard from you? Take this last chance to enter your nominations quickly and easily online. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Power Players Lounge articles |
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Power Players' Lounge: Outdoor recreation's role in a shifting economy
Sep 21, 2009 Back in the day, people viewed conservation issues through a "jobs versus the environment" lens. Thankfully, in many areas -- particularly the rural West -- those days are gone. Throughout the West, communities that once depended on logging, mining, oil and gas development, and other traditional extractive industries are now meccas for outdoor recreation and home to retirees with nest eggs drawn to mountain skylines, whitewater rivers and open spaces. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Power Players Lounge articles |
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Power Players' Lounge: Transitioning your company to the 'next generation'
Sep 9, 2009 All companies reach a point in their lifecycle where significant management transition becomes inevitable, if not necessary. As the founders and senior managers of companies look to move on to new challenges, scale back workload or retire, companies often find themselves in a forced "transition mode." Many companies also face transition as business models evolve, competition increases and economic realities change. Outdoor industry companies are no different, as we've witnessed in the last decade. Unfortunately, companies often reach this point with no real plan or open dialog about the impending changes. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Power Players Lounge articles |
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Power Players' Lounge: Does your store have a social strategy?
Aug 26, 2009 Social media has launched a new means of connecting and communicating that in turn has created a market opportunity for companies of all sizes to engage directly with customers, consumers and each other. Whether it is through blogging, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other means, strategically using social media has the potential to positively impact specialty retail if a retailer's customer base feels engaged. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Power Players Lounge articles |
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Retailer Roundtable
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Retail Solutions Forum: My best salesperson is a real jerk
May 19, 2010 The Expert Network's retail panel weighs in on this dilemma: Joe is the best salesperson on the floor, but the most disliked person in my store. While I’d hate to lose him, it’s getting more difficult to get others to work with him. What can I do to turn him around? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retailer Roundtable articles |
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Retail Solutions Forum: Should you own or lease your retail space?
May 27, 2009 We were asked, "I am currently leasing a space for my store, but thanks to the current economy, a nearby property has become available to buy that looks ideal in terms of location and building size. Are there advantages to buying over leasing space? Disadvantages?" Eight specialty outdoor retailers from the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance chimed in with various views... Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retailer Roundtable articles |
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Retail Solutions Forum: Defending a store against shoplifting and employee theft
Apr 29, 2009 The Retail Solutions column in our new Expert Network section is designed to be your personal retail advisory sounding-board with retail owners, managers, buyers and merchandisers from our retail advisory partner, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, available to answer your questions. Our retail forum offered up tangible suggestions to one retailer's query about dealing with shoplifting and employee theft. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retailer Roundtable articles |
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Retail Solutions Forum: How do I get guys to fold and merchandise clothing?
Apr 15, 2009 The Retail Solutions column in our new Expert Network section is designed to be your personal retail advisory sounding-board with retail owners, managers, buyers and merchandisers from our retail advisory partner, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, available to answer your questions. In this installment, we explore: It seems in our store that the female staff ends up working in the clothing department because the guys just don't seem to have an interest. I expect all my staffers to learn to fold and merchandise clothing. How do I create a work environment where the guys do these tasks? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retailer Roundtable articles |
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Retail Solutions Forum: How important is business interruption insurance?
Mar 13, 2009 The Retail Solutions column in our new Expert Network section is designed to be your personal retail advisory sounding-board with retail owners, managers, buyers and merchandisers from our retail advisory partner, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, available to answer your questions. In this installment, we assess: How important is business interruption insurance for one specialty store? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Retailer Roundtable articles |
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Think About It
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Think About It: Make time for employee health
Oct 7, 2011 Creating a work atmosphere where it's easy to make healthy life choices – including eating right and exercising – can help employees have an enriching work experience and lead to lower health-care costs for the company. Find out how Trek discovered this in the latest column from OIWC exclusively for SNEWS. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Think About It articles |
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Think about it: Where have all the mothers gone?
Apr 25, 2011 The outdoor, bike and snowsports industries are losing talented women at an alarming rate. Find out how your company can foster a more family-friendly working environment and be flexible to keep your most talented female employees in this latest column from OIWC exclusive to SNEWS. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Think About It articles |
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Think About It: Create a culture of trust as first step in work/life balance
Mar 16, 2011 Creating a culture of respect and trust is likely the most challenging and most rewarding step to building programs that truly support work/life balance for employees. Learn how to make this work in this latest column from OIWC exclusively for SNEWS. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Think About It articles |
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Think About It: OIWC focuses on striving for work/life balance
Feb 23, 2011 How is your work/life balance? Too much work. Too little work? There is little doubt that employers that create a culture that supports a healthy work/life balance for their employees will reap the benefits. OIWC explores this issue and more in its exclusive SNEWS column. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Think About It articles |
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Think About It: OIWC asks, do you know the art of listening?
Dec 27, 2010 Are you and your company listening to employee needs? Use these pointers to ensure communication is a two-way street. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Think About It articles |
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iFitness Belts Oct 17, 2011 The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Fitnex E55SG Elliptical Sep 14, 2011 So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Icebreaker as a Vendor Partner
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Dec 22, 2011
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Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
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How to Sell: Insulation
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