http://www.officearrow.com/ Copyright © 2009 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:15:18 -0500 20 Subdreamer RSS Syndicator You've got a great business concept, but you need to determine who you can market it to. For instance, what group of people will actually be interested in your product or service, and how can you reach them? Well, before you do anything else, you better figure out your "tarket." Let us explain... http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1648/p142_id/1648/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization and Workflow Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:05:42 -0500 Remember your high-school days when there were groups of people who hung out together-rockers, jocks, nerds, and the in-crowd? Well, not much has changed now that you've entered the working world. Read on to learn how to survive and avoid office cliques. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/management_and_communication/p2_articleid/1643/p142_id/1643/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Management Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:55:20 -0500 You've had your tradeshow booth for five years. It's a bit worn and dated, but it still serves its purpose. Oh well, you think, you'll just cross your fingers and hope no one notices at this year's tradeshow. If this sounds like your company, think again. And read on... http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/organizing_and_executing_events/p2_articleid/1635/p142_id/1635/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organizing Events Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:05:10 -0500 You're leaving on a one-week vacation next Monday and you're trying to get everything done before you go - or at least, get organized to the point that when you return, it will all make sense to you. Here are some suggestions on how to prioritize before and after your time off. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1640/p142_id/1640/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization and Workflow Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:50:47 -0500 No matter why you've been out of the workforce for a while - parenthood, layoff, early retirement, etc. - you need to prepare yourself before you leap back into the corporate world. Read on to learn eight tips on how to revive your career after it's been on hold. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/the_officearrow_career_center/human_resources_and_job_search/p2_articleid/1631/p142_id/1631/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Human Resources and Job Search Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:28:15 -0500 Wanting to do things correctly is a good attribute. Having to do things correctly to the point that you're unable to let go of a project or issue once it has been solved is not. Although it may seem counterintuitive, perfectionism is one of the top productivity-killers. Read on to learn more about this conundrum in this informative article. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1622/p142_id/1622/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization and Workflow Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:08:16 -0500 You've been designated as the secretary for your department-wide meeting. Before you panic, learn how to take effective notes that you can fully utilize once the meeting has adjourned. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or meeting newbie, don't miss out on this informative article.  http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/meeting_planning/planning_and_hosting_meetings/p2_articleid/1618/p142_id/1618/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Planning Meetings Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:21:43 -0500 Instant messaging at work? What a waste of time! But is it? Technology has always been a big part of our lives, and each new technological tool that becomes part of the everyday landscape has found its way into the workplace - for better or worse. Read on to learn whether IMing at work is a helpful resource or productivity-killer. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/software_and_web_tools/p2_articleid/1617/p142_id/1617/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Software and Web Tools Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:20:09 -0500 Remember when you would exchange business cards with someone and then place theirs into your Rolodex? Well, collecting business cards isn't that straightforward anymore. Now, you have to decide why you're collecting it (Courtesy?) and what you will do with it afterward (Scan it?).Here are some things to consider when collecting business cards. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1572/p142_id/1572/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization and Workflow Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:29:43 -0500 You're working diligently on a deadline when your coworker interrupts you with a seemingly unsolvable problem. Or, perhaps your significant other calls to tell you some bad news. How do you regain your focus when something threatens to sideline you? Read on to learn some strategies for success. http://www.officearrow.com/home/articles/productivity/organization_and_workflow/p2_articleid/1568/p142_id/1568/p142_dis/3 Deborah S. Hildebrand Organization and Workflow Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:15:16 -0500