New York has passed legislation to try to spur further rural broadband development, as reported Friday in the Utica Observer-Dispatch. Can passing a law really make a difference on broadband investment? The law directs one agency, the Department of Economic Development, to work with other departments, agencies and private companies. Their assignment is to create […]
Archives for July 2006
Brag Basket – Really, go ahead and brag!
Do you hesitate about bragging? I’m amazed at how people, including you, can be so very shy with their accomplishments. So I’m beginning to realize that this is a second benefit of the Brag Basket; I am encouraging you to build your self-promotion skill! Here’s how it works: 1. Think about your business this week; […]
Podcast: The State of the Workforce means You and Your People
Podcast: Be Excellent quoted the 2006 Employee Review by recruiter Randstad, reported by Management-Issues. Almost 90% of employees said that feeling valued is an critical factor in job satisfaction, but barely 30% of them felt that they were valued by their own employers. Only 25% of employees felt that their organizations felt any loyalty towards […]
Bringing home successful entrepreneurs
Now here is a strategy for rural development: Hope that one of your small town’s alumni will return and pour money on you. Don’t want to wait? Start looking for alumni to bring back, organize general alumni events, and build relationships with people. At the same time, don’t forget your “never lefts,” the people who […]