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The Things Bosses Do That Inspire Employee Commitment
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It’s easy to tell when employees are completely checked out of their jobs. They show up late (or not at all), complain about simple tasks, and produce subpar results when asked to do something.
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3 Big Reasons Startups Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
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Across all industries, the majority of startups will fail within their first several years. Some flop right away, while others enjoy a few fleeting moments of success before crashing and burning, but the fact remains that any new venture is more likely to sink than swim.
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Personal Relationships Influence Small Business Owners Most
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Small business owners can get pretty personal. At least, they’re influenced by personal relationships more than anything else, according to a new report by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and credit card company Ink from Chase.
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How to Generate Real Customer Loyalty in the Travel Industry
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Customer loyalty in the travel industry is not what it used to be. With increased transparency on comparative prices and easier access to booking tools, travelers are increasingly loyal to those that provide the best prices and experiences.
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Manhattan's First Bitcoin ATM
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The Lamassu-made machine, which is operated by PYC, is up and running at Flat 128, a retailer that sells British jewelry and home goods in New York City’s West Village.
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Avoiding Buzz Talk at Work
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Want to be an effective leader? To be a good boss, you need to be a skilled communicator.
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Motherhood Rocks Most Women's Careers
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Despite the gains that have been made in workplace equality, women still face many more hurdles than men, new research finds.
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3 Tips to Fill 'Undesirable' Roles
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In general, no position is impossible to fill because there are different types of people who would be happy in different types of roles. A task or role that is tedious to one person can be a gratifying job for someone else.
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LifeVantage Announces 4th Quarter Results – Up 8%+ to 56 Million
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LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN), a company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy living through a combination of a compelling business opportunity and scientifically validated products, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2014 Highlights:
Revenue was $56.0 million, an increase of 8.8% over the prior year period;
Revenue increased in the Americas by 12.3% compared to the prior year period;
Operating income was $4.8 million and net income was $2.4 million; and
Successfully launched the TrueScienceTM Skin Care Regimen.
Full Year Fiscal 2014 Highlights:
Revenue was $214.0 million, an increase of 2.8% over the prior year;
Revenue increased in the Americas by 6.1% over the prior year;
Operating income was $19.5 million and net income was $11.4 million;
Cash from operations grew 13.5%; ended the fiscal year with cash of $20.4 million;
Repurchased $46.2 million in shares and reduced long-term debt by $16.2 million; and
Began Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer marketing sponsorship.
Douglas C. Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeVantage, stated, “We are pleased to report revenue growth for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year. Our sales results reflect reignited growth in North America, partially offset by lower sales in Japan caused by continued distractions. We were successful in leveraging our general and administrative infrastructure while making important investments in sales and marketing, product development and geographic expansion initiatives. Throughout fiscal year