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How Current is Your HR Technology Policy For Employees Part I
written on July 07, 2010 by Laura Pettit Rusick
Innovation in Technology

When did you last update your HR policy’s technology section?  Does it include Social Networking?  Cell Phone Usage?  Work from Home?  In Part I of this series, we review the impact of the web on your HR IT policy.

 

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Business Growth Improvement Using Niche Markets
written on July 07, 2010 by Dennis Sommer
Growth Strategies

Is business growth improvement a goal of yours this year?  Focusing more of your business on niche markets is one proven method to improve your business growth in today’s challenging economy.

 

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Having More Fun in Your Business
written on July 07, 2010 by Betsy B Muller
Personal Evolution

On Monday June 14, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Diane Helbig, host of Accelerate Your Business Growth Radio.  Our topic was having more fun while running a business.

 

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What American Idol Can Teach Us About Hiring Talent
written on July 01, 2010 by Kenyon Mau
Recruitment and Safe Hiring Practices

I’m not a big fan of American Idol, but this got me to thinking: have we learned anything after nine seasons of watching a singing champion chosen this way?  Well yes, there are some pretty big lessons we can take away from American Idol — especially if you’re in human resources.

 

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Business Growth Improvement by Eliminating Underperformers
written on June 30, 2010 by Dennis Sommer
Growth Strategies

Is business growth improvement a goal of yours this year?  Getting rid of your underperforming products, services and people is one proven method to improve your business growth in today’s challenging economy.

 

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Walking Away From A Potential Sale
written on June 30, 2010 by Diane Helbig
Relationship Selling Strategies

Many salespeople tell me that they want ALL of the business in their market.  My response is always ‘no you don’t.’

 

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NEOSA Best of Tech Interview with SageQuest
written on June 30, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

SageQuest, winner of the Best Software Product at the 2010 NEOSA Best of Tech Awards, joined us recently to discuss how the company's progressing, what it's near term and long term plans are and their view of tech in the CLE.

 

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NEOSA Best of Tech Interview with OnShift
written on June 29, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

OnShift, winner of the Best Emerging Company award at the 2010 NEOSA Best of Tech Awards, sat down for an interview recently to discuss the company's start, successes to date and plans for the future.

 

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NEOSA Interview with Huntington National Bank
written on June 29, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

Recently, we spent time with Mark Windnagel, SVP- Business Banking Manager with Huntington National Bank.  Mark shares his insight into the current state of small business banking in Cleveland Plus as well as how small tech firms can access capital and other bank services to grow their business.

 

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Get Me Out of a Networking Jam
written on June 28, 2010 by Phil Stella
Networking Strategies

“I finish one conversation.  Afterward, there is an awkward time when I have no one to talk to and everyone sees me with no one to talk to. It seems to extend this awkward period.  What do I do?”

 

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Leadership Improvement by Giving Opportunities
written on June 28, 2010 by Dennis Sommer
Leadership Skills in Employees

Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year?  Giving your staff more opportunities to grow within your company is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.

 

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Intellectual Property for Tech Firms Part 1
written on June 28, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

Dan McMullen, partner with Calfee, Halter, joins us for a three-part podcast session offering guidance for tech fimrs looking to understand intellectual property  implement such a program and to enhance the value of their company.

This is part 1 of the series.

 

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Follow Up Focus
written on June 28, 2010 by Diane Helbig
Relationship Selling Strategies

How effective is your follow up?  Do you follow up?  So many businesspeople and salespeople fail to follow up with prospects, clients, and associates.

 

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NEOSA Quarterly Survey 1st Quarter 2010
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

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Intellectual Prperty with Calfee Halter Part 2
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

This is Part 2 of our IP series with Calfee Halter partner Dan McMullen.  Dan shares expertise and guidance reviewing the intricacies of intellectual property for technology firms and outlines strategies and best practices for a firm to manage their IP.

 

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Features and Benefits and Sales Oh My
written on June 25, 2010 by Diane Helbig
Relationship Selling Strategies

Do you sell features or benefits?  Do you know the difference?  All too often salespeople think features are key.

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Leadership Improvement by Empowering Staff
written on June 25, 2010 by Dennis Sommer
Leadership Skills in Employees

Is leadership and staff performance improvement a goal of yours this year?  Empowering your staff is one proven leadership skill you should focus on to create highly productive employees.

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NEOSA Member Interview with Fidelity Voice and Data
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

We interviewed members fo the executive team at Fidelity Voice and Data to learn more about their company, how they support tech companies in the region and garner their views on the tech industry in the CLE.

 

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Capturing the Voice of the Customer
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

Darrin Fleming, partner with Stratavant, outlines the benefits of capturing the voice of your customer and provides guidance pn how to establish such a program with your company.

 

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Intellectual Property Legislation and Supreme Court Cases
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

NEOSA met with John Cipolla, partner with Calfee Halter, back in early December 2009 to discuss current legislation affecting the future of intellectual property as well as upcoming Supreme Court cases with the potential for significant impact.

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Selling to the CIO Part 1
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

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Selling to the CIO Part 2
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

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Intellectual Property with Calfee Halter Part 3
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

This is our final IP segment with Dan McMullen, partner with Calfee Halter, discussing intellectual property and technology firms.

 

 

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Intellectual Property for Tech Firms Part 3
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

This is Part 3 of our IP series with Calfee Halter partner Dan McMullen.  Dan shares expertise and guidance reviewing the intricacies of intellectual property for technology firms and outlines strategies and best practices for a firm to manage their IP.

 

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Lean and Agile Software Development
written on June 25, 2010 by Brad Nellis
NEOSA- The COSE Technology Network

Jon Stahl, Founder and CEO of LeanDog, presents a comprehensive approach to enhancing your company's development efforts through a lean and agile methodology.

 

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