Suit up boosts sales by projecting credibility says survey
Incomm International survey of 325 buyers finds 72 percent impressed by suited salespeople, while DaimlerChrysler and Income president Allen Konopacki link attire to confidence and trust. Consumer Reports warns tiny print can mislead and cost buyers, urging clear terms and explanations.
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Incomm International
Allen Konopacki
Charles Braswell
DaimlerChrysler
Consumer Reports
Executives less jittery about flying since 9 11 report
A Conference Board study finds employees who travel for business are still nervous but less jumpy about flying than just after the Sept. 11 attacks. It urges firms to ease anxiety by collecting travel contacts and setting up emergency instruction and update systems.
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Conference Board
Tempered Radicals offer balance without selling out
Debra E. Meyerson argues in Tempered Radicals that workers can fit in and succeed without compromising core values. The book, from Harvard Business School Press, defines tempered radicals as those who become valued members of their organizations while staying true to what they believe.
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Harvard Business School Press
Debra E. Meyerson
Taylor Ball to be renamed Taylor Larson in Cedar Rapids division
Taylor Ball, a large Des Moines based contractor, will rename its Cedar Rapids division Taylor Larson on Jan 1 as Darrell Ball retires. Gregory Larson will head Cedar Rapids and Rock Island offices with a 42 staff and 150 plus tradesmen across Eastern Iowa. The firm handles projects from small remodels to $50 million builds like Coral Ridge Mall, with average Cedar Rapids job value around $12 million.
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Taylor Ball
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Larson
Cedar Rapids
Taylor Larson
Larson & Unzeilig Inc
Gene Larson Inc
Coral Ridge Mall
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United States
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McLeodusa Inc
Nordstrom.com
Silicon Valley Aid Falls Short in East Palo Alto Struggle
East Palo Alto, a 30000 strong city near Stanford, received about 8 million dollars in tech donations over two years to close the digital divide. Despite more computers and programs, organizations cite few volunteers and stretched funding as the downturn hits, pushing groups to seek government help while crime drops and schools gain access to one computer per six students.
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Ritu Bhatnagar
Associated Press
East Palo Alto
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Silicon Valley
Gulf
Peninsula Community Foundation
Faye McNair-Knox
Nate Liand Anteonna
Croonfrard Alam
Duane Bay
Erin Ito
Symantec Corp
Belle Haven School
Menlo Park
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