Archive for 2007
For the next week, you’ll have to get along without us, as the IMT editorial staff is retreating to various secret bases in realms beyond the Internet. (Be brave!) Until then, we wish** our dear readers a number of (politically correct) holiday wishes (of no particular religious interpretation). Have a fun and safe New Year’s, and enjoy this final Light Friday of 2007!
The 2,000-foot, corkscrew-designed Chicago Spire may well be one of the most impressive engineering feats of 2007. Here’s why.
When a customer tries to return a purchase, minimize or eliminate the hassle to ensure he or she returns. It is much smarter to increase the probability that a customer will come back by having a clear and concise return policy.
There are no less than seven major industry-focused trade shows next month, all of which no doubt will have keynotes and other speeches. That is when the sweaty palms, shaky knees, tight throat, dry mouth, flop sweat and even nausea set in. It’s stage fright. Like other learned skills, though, you can nip the fear of public speaking in the bud.
Recent news reports indicate India has kicked up its growth yet again through its bilateral trade agreement with China. From both a manufacturing and IT services perspective, there appears to be no end in sight when it comes to growth in India. Yet outsourcing initiatives of other countries still dominate the headlines.
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Taxes are one of the most important issues facing entrepreneurs of small and growing businesses, and the days remaining to put your 2007 finances in order are dwindling quickly. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to take action.
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| Expert’s Corner: How Much Do Manufacturers Value State Competitiveness? |
 Do competitiveness rankings of states’ tax and spend policies influence manufacturers in determining where to locate or expand their operations? The answer is yes, writes GovPro.com’s Michael Keating. (more…)
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