Technology can play a crucial role in collaborative efforts and has proven to increase productivity. A recent research study on collaboration, conducted by BNET and Harris Interactive, uncovered some surprising facts about the use of technology in the workplace. Stephen Howard-Sarin, V...
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The success of any business collaboration effort depends on three factors: the people, the technology, and the process. For a collaborative project to be successful, these three factors need to work together easily. A recent research study on collaboration, conducted by BNET and Harri...
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The merging of two companies is much like a marriage. Once you’ve found your target company, or potential spouse, it's time to negotiate. M&A facilitator, Alan J. Smith, talks us through the transaction phase of Mergers and Acquisitions, highlighting the financial and relationship aspe...
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Do you break out into a cold sweat at the thought of having to order wine at a business lunch or dinner? Well, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by Impulse Research, 75 percent of wine drinkers say that they would be nervous about choosing the wine at an important dinner. BNET bl...
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No matter how good your project or the technology you have to work with, if your team doesn’t mesh – your project’s in trouble. BNET and Harris Interactive recently conducted a research study on collaboration which revealed some illuminating facts about interpersonal team dynamics. Ste...
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BNET Director Jay Gulick explains why B2B marketers should provide customers with resources such as whitepapers, case studies and Webcasts instead of traditional display ads.
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Searching for a company to acquire is a lot like dating — you need to investigate your options before you commit. How will you know which is "the One"? Business consultant Richard Caro walks you through the critical steps to take before you select a target company. For more on mergers and acquisi...
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Firing an employee is no easy task, but avoiding the issue can be a detriment to an entire organization. BNET talks to Kerrie Halmi, Owner of Halmi Performance Consulting, about the methods companies should use to let go of a poor performing employee.
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We took to the streets of London, Sydney, and the original home of BNET, San Francisco, to see how our work lives are similar and different. How many hours per week do Aussies work? Do the Brits really get 6 weeks off? Is it true that Americans spend less time socializing with colleagues after w...
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Intrapra-who? Put simply, an intrapreneur acts as an entrepreneur within a company; using the organization’s resources to create and maintain new projects, ventures, or departments. Executive consultant, Carolyn Davis, defines the characteristics of an intrapreneur and suggests ways for companie...
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More than 50 percent of Fortune 1000 companies use balanced scorecards to measure business performance. Kaplan and Norton created a way to look at business strategy that digs deeper than just the financials.
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No power? No problem. BNET correspondent Sumi Das takes a look at kinetic energy technology that charges mobile phones and devices without ever needing an electrical outlet. The mobile device charger generates power from motion, whether it’s in a pocket, a briefcase, or the glove compartment of ...
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