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Balancing your home business

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Clashes between family and work needs can make working at home difficult. Experts agree that one of the hardest tasks for home workers is to clearly define, and keep separate, time for work and time for family. Many home workers also find it difficult to delegate family and work responsibilities.

Author: Jaffe, Susan Biddle
Publisher: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
Time management, Home-based businesses, Home based businesses

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Knowing when to take a breather

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Empress International Ltd., a seafood distributor, made the unorthodox decision to hold sales at 1995 levels in 1996. Its president and his partner have hired a CFO, modernized their plant and systems, and engaged key customers in strategic seminars to focus their business plans.

Author: Kolen, Joel, Jaffe, Susan Biddle
Publisher: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1995
Personal narratives, Column, Company Profile, Businessmen, Growth companies, Empress International Ltd.

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Winning promos, tastefully done

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Ryan Foods Inc increased its sales 90% to $1.3 million through the use of four-color promotional flyers mailed to customers. Each flyer has a simple message conveyed by a photo of the product and its original ingredients and basic information on ordering.

Author: Daniel, Dean
Publisher: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1996
Usage, Marketing, Direct marketing, Seafood industry, Sales promotions, Advertising fliers, Ryan Foods Inc.

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Subjects list: Methods, Management, Seafood
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