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June 2010

REMOTE STAFFING, PART 1

IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE STAFF WORK REMOTELY? A growing number of companies – large and small – are now faced with the decision of whether to allow staff to work from remote locations. National companies like Madison, with … Continue reading

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GOING THE EXTRA MILE WITH YOUR TRADE SHOW EFFORTS

PART 3 – POST-SHOW FOLLOW UP Your company’s sales team just returned from exhibiting at a big trade show.  It was a great show.  Everyone prepared for the show.  The company’s booth got noticed.  There was plenty of attendees walking … Continue reading

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GOING THE EXTRA MILE WITH YOUR TRADE SHOW EFFORTS

PART 2 – SHOW ATTENDANCE In today’s economy, making the decision to exhibit at trade shows is not easy.  Companies question whether the leads from trade shows this year will result in actual additional business.  ROI is always a concern … Continue reading

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GOING THE EXTRA MILE WITH YOUR TRADE SHOW EFFORTS

PART 1 – SHOW SELECTION AND PREPARATION Economic downturns hit trade shows hard.  After 9/11, for example, trade shows struggled to make a comeback.  With the current recession, trade shows are again struggling with attendance and booth sales.  Many businesses … Continue reading

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