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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Family Dynamics

Al Levi
November 22, 2009
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Here’s what you can do right now to make working with family so much better.
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Good News & Bright Ideas: Gilstrap's tips for success

November 18, 2009
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This month, we focus on an e-mail from Ron Gilstrap, general manager of Better Floors in Meridian, Miss. He began his career in the late '60s as an installer, before moving on to selling flooring in the early '70s. He offers several tips to retailers looking to stay in the black.
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Wishing It Were So

Al Levi
November 15, 2009
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“When you put the car in the ditch, the first thing you need to do is stop spinning the wheels.”
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Marriott Bets $3 Billion on Indy Development

Tim Fausch
November 13, 2009
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One of the benefits of my job is the ability to view construction projects in progress throughout the country. During a recent trip to Indianapolis, I took a few minutes to take in Marriott Place, a stunning downtown development slated for completion in February 2011.
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ANSI approves GREENGUARD moisture management standard

November 13, 2009
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the publication of the ANSI/GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Mold and Moisture Management Standard for New Construction (ANSI/GEI MMS1001).
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Master Answering, Booking Calls In Steps

Al Levi
November 8, 2009
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Everything that goes right and goes wrong can be traced back to how we do this simple but vital first step with the customer.
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True Grit: Remodeling Pros Share Survival Stories

Tim Fausch
November 5, 2009
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The annual Remodeling Show took place in Indianapolis last week. I used the opportunity to poll contractors at the show, who were mostly from the Midwest.
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Stop Destructive Patterns

Al Levi
November 1, 2009
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Living on caffeine, nicotine and something else?
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Somebody Needs To Get Fired

Al Levi
October 18, 2009
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Sometimes you need to let someone go to make your company better.
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Chick-fil-A Shines Brightly On a Rainy Day in Georgia

Tim Fausch
October 14, 2009
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I fear we’ve lost our way. As businesspeople, we often react with such shocking shortsightedness that we fail to see into next year, maybe even into next week.
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