Nation's Business 1996 - Abstracts

Nation's Business 1996
TitleSubjectAuthors
10 ways to increase your firm's value.(Net Worth)Business, general 
A 19th-century romance.(Romancing the Woods; makers of rustic gazebos)(Company Profile)Business, generalMinda Zetlin
A novel enterprise. (The Library Ltd. bookstore)(Company Profile)Business, generalCheryl Jarvis
A real page turner.(VIP Paging Inc., personal pager company)Business, generalElizabeth Warner
A ringing success.(Woodstock Percussion Inc. makes perfectly tuned wind chimes)(Company Profile)Business, generalMelinda Zetlin
A secret about secrecy.(Family Business - Planning)Business, generalCraig E. Aronoff, Drew S. Mendoza
A veto that rebuffs consumers.(Bill Clinton's veto of product-liability reform bill)(Editorial)Business, general 
Before you buy, be careful. (buying a business)Business, generalSteven B. Kaufman
Benefit costs hit a record high. (employee benefits)Business, generalRoger Thompson
Benefit costs shift into reverse. (employee benefits)Business, generalRoger Thompson
Case study: a brother falls on hard times. (whether a dependent family member should be brought into the family business)Business, generalKathy J. Marshak, David P. Abrams
Case study: bringing on a new board. (new board of advisers for Compton Electronics)Business, generalKay B. Wakefield, Marta Vago
Case study: dealing with poor performance.(Family Business)(Column)Business, generalPatricia P. Sullivan, Michael W. Camerota
Case study: equal vs. equitable. (dividing shares in a family business)Business, general 
Case study: getting beyond a tragedy - crises present opportunities; joining a firm must be voluntary.(Panel Discussion)Business, generalJames I. Herbert, Jane Hilburt-David
Case study: keep the firm in the family?(Family Business)Business, generalRichard L. Narva, Ira Bryck
Case study: rewarding loyal employees.(Family Business)Business, generalJoe Paul, Mary Jane Rynd
Case study: when a business goes sour.(Family Business: Case Study)(Panel Discussion)Business, generalErnesto J. Poza, Leonard Geiser
Closing the curtain on company secrets.Business, generalJanine S. Pouliot
Coming through loud and clear.(Entrepreneur's Notebook)Business, generalTim Newcome
Computers' toll on the eyes.(effect of video display terminals on the eyes of computer users)Business, generalJanet L. Willen
Consultants to the rescue.(includes related article)Business, generalBruce W. Fraser
Contests can rev up employees: additional incentives for salespeople and other workers can generate excitement and boost profits.Business, generalHoward Scott
Cooking up revenues. (expansion strategy of Ruth Meric Catering)Business, generalRuth Meric
Coping with a leader's depression. (includes related lists of resources and signs of trouble)Business, generalJohn L. Ward, Bernard Kliska
Creating your own web site.(five software packages)(Evaluation)Business, general 
Cultural connections. (Blackberry retail stores)Business, generalMaynard Roberta
Divided government doesn't have to mean stalemate.(Democratic president and Republican Congress)(Editorial)Business, general 
Does your policy have you covered? (business insurance)Business, generalBarbara Etchieson
Donations for deductions.(donating excess inventory)Business, generalMarsha Bertrand
Eight lame excuses to procrastinate. (Estate Planning)Business, generalJames R. McDaniel
Financial markets move cautiously.Business, general 
For small firms, a really big show. (National Sporting Goods Association - World Sports Expo)(Cover Story)Business, general 
From baseball to business. (former major league players who are now entrepreneurs)Business, generalStephen Rush
Getting the show on the road. (touring magic act Kramer & Co.)Business, generalKate Convissor
Getting wired for the IRS. (electronic filing of federal tax payments by businesses)Business, generalSusan Hodges
Giving the media food for thought. (advertising a business through newsprint and TV coverage)Business, generalJohn Gottfried
Going back to school.(School Days educational products stores)(Making It)(Company Profile)Business, generalLana J. Chandler
Good things come in good packaging. (effective packaging of products)Business, generalBrooks O'Kane
Grads for hire, warranty included.(some colleges offer warranties on graduates)Business, generalCarolyn Magnuson
Heading off an IRS audit.(classifying workers as independent contractors)(includes related article)Business, generalJennifer Haupt
High-tech help? It's your call. (hiring small business information technology experts)Business, generalChristopher Robert Barton
Home-run firms increasingly a hit.(Women in Business)Business, generalGary M. Stern
How to find the discounts.(business travel)Business, general 
How to get a 'yes' from your banker. (commercial loan advice)Business, generalJ. Tol. Jr. Broome
How to make better decisions.(decision-making styles)Business, generalJoseph H. Astrachan, Craig E. Aronoff
Insurance with backbone. (Managed Healthcare Options sells chiropractic services to medical providers)(Making It)Business, generalDorothy Elizabeth Brooks
Knowing when to cut the cord. (when sideline businesses become full-time jobs)(Entrepreneur's Notebook)(Column)Business, generalMel Raff
Korea.(economic progress)(Special Advertising Section)Business, general 
'Labor '96' is cause for business concern.(AFL-CIO makes big push for pro-labor canditates)Business, general 
Leveling the pricing field. (gender-based pricing increasingly banned)Business, generalFrances Cerra Whittelsey
Linking payday to cash in hand. (compensating salespeople only after customer pays)Business, generalHarvey R. Meyer
Locking on to teamwork.(hiring a manager helps family-owned business expand)Business, generalMichael Zane
Looking for Ms. Goodwrench. (My Favorite Mechanic auto repair company)Business, generalJoan Boram
Making growth a priority. (economic policies of presidential candidates)(Editorial)Business, general 
Making the climb onto store shelves. (persuading buyers to try new product)(Entrepreneur's Notebook)Business, generalSusan A. Schreter
Managing sales with software. (sales-automation programs) (includes article on the best sales-software available)Business, generalSteve Ditlea
Not just an meeting; it's an adventure. (retreats for businesses)Business, generalCynthia Scanlon
Not your usual dome-icile.(tent-like structures called yurts are business)Business, generalMargie Slovan
Nov. 5: the only poll that counts.(election turnout)(Editorial)Business, general 
Nurturing workers so they'll stay on board.(Entrepreneur's Notebook)(Column)Business, generalDonald Dann
Obstructionism is not good policy for 1996.(Editorial)Business, general 
Opposition grows to excise, sales tax. (taxing online commerce)(Small Business Financial Adviser)Business, generalTom McCollum
Our debt deepens by $482 million a day!(Editorial)Business, general 
Overcoming a major obstacle to succession. (managing family-owned businesses)Business, generalJohn L. Ward, Craig E. Aronoff
Pluses and pitfalls in voice mail. (for small businesses)Business, generalCynthia Scanlon
Reducing the risks of family-business growth.Business, generalJoseph H. Astrachan, Craig E. Aronoff
Reeling in realism.(Take Aim Productions Inc.)(Company Profile)Business, generalJanet L. Willen
Rising and falling with the economic tides. (Fortune 500 companies)Business, general 
Rising complaints of religious bias: this advice from legal experts could help employers stay out of trouble.Business, generalJanine S. Pouliot
Seeds of change for farmers: the new law phasing out various federal subsidies is altering the landscape for agriculture.(includes related information on the Freedom to Farm Act of 1996)Business, generalStephen Blakely
Shutting the door on lease problems: rule no. 1: get everything in writing - after you consult a real estate expert - and have a lawyer examine the document.(business leases)Business, generalBarbara Etchieson
Small firms gaining an edge in 401(k) plans.Business, general 
Staking a claim on the Internet. (includes related article on setting up a business)Business, generalJill H. Ellsworth
Stick-to-itiveness pays.(refrigerator magnet company Magnet Inc.)Business, generalClaire Buhl
Succession planning isn't just about money.(Entrepreneur's Notebook)(Column)Business, generalAndy Bluestone
Switching to self-insurance; small firms may cut costs by paying employees' health claims directly, but they should carefully weigh the risks of going it alone. (includes related article on proposed healthcare legislation and a checklist to help business owners decide if they should self-fund)(Cover Story)Business, generalLaura Litvan
Tales of caution in going public.Business, generalDavid R. Evanson
Taming a rogue sport.(Avalanche Snowboards Inc.)(Making It)(Company Profile)Business, generalJanet R. Beales
Tapping the great outdoors. (American Wilderness Experience)(Company Profile)Business, generalHoward Rothman
Technology and tenacity. (former court recorder Deborah D. Dolman develops and markets voice-activated court reporting system)(Making It)(Company Profile)Business, generalDan Hager
The AFL-CIO's out-of-touch campaign.(campaign to defeat Republican members of Congress)(Editorial)Business, general 
The draining of a drug. (drug-resistant bacteria result from overuse of antibiotics)Business, generalChristine Kilgore Nowroozik
The greening of deal making.(playing golf with business associates)(includes related information on the types of executives who play golf and on golfing etiquette)Business, generalGlen Macnow
The importance of the 1996 elections.(Editorial)Business, general 
The ins and outs of buying at auctions. (advice)(Managing Your Small Business: Purchasing)(Brief Article)Business, general 
The lowdown on high tech. (the latest office products)(Buyers Guide)Business, generalJon Pepper, Albert G. Holzinger
The new supplier partnership: an inside story. (Bose Corp. forms alliance with suppliers)(Cover Story)Business, general 
The president's consistency problem.(President Bill Clinton)(Editorial)Business, general 
The real world of U.S. trade. (free trade benefits US)(Editorial)Business, general 
The view from the top.(AFL-CIO President John J. Sweeney)(Cover Story)(Interview)Business, general 
Tips for preparing a business plan.Business, generalLinda Elkins
Using barter for cash management.(Entrepreneur's Notebook)(Column)Business, generalBill Martin
Using your home as collateral: if you're considering it, be aware of what can happen if the business goes under.Business, generalJanine Latus Musick
Watch these congressional initiatives.(Editorial)Business, general 
What to do when banks play musical chairs. (bank mergers and acquisitions; includes advice for selecting a banker)(Family Business)Business, generalCraig E. Aronoff, Norbert E. Schwarz
When a customer goes bankrupt.Business, generalCarolyn Magnuson
When expansion goes on a roll.(photocopying chain NightRider expansion; Entrepreneur's Notebook)(Column)Business, generalRick Davis
Winning back a lost account: if a customer leaves, find out why, and take action to earn a second chance.Business, generalHoward Scott
Winning promos, tastefully done.(Ryan Food Inc. promotional flyers)Business, generalDean Daniel
Young entrepreneurs make their mark. (business enterprises started by people between age 25 and 35)Business, generalGary M. Stern
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