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1. Sysco expects flat or declining sales for Q2 versus year-ago period
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008
Sysco Corp. expects flat or declining year-over-year sales for its fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 27, the food distributor announced. "Market conditions have become progressively more difficult in recent weeks," said Sysco Chief Executive Richard Schnieders. BusinessWeek (12/22) Reuters (12/22)
2. Survey: Small or private companies faring better in downturn
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
According to a survey by McKinsey Quarterly, there are a few bright spots in the current economy. About 27% of companies surveyed are planning to implement positive strategic moves in 2009, such as the introduction of new products or expanding into new markets. Small or private companies apparently are faring better than large or public companies, with 62% of the small or private companies reporting being able to hold prices steady. Modern Distribution Management (12/23)
3. 10 strategies for successful networking
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
Strategic networking is critical to business success, but it takes more than just meeting people to make effective connections. Entrepreneur magazine offers 10 tips for making the most of your networking efforts. Entrepreneur (01/2009)
4. Tough times can highlight most valuable employees
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
When the economy is strong, those individuals with poor business attributes may be able to keep their weaknesses hidden, but when times are tough, the employees who are most valuable to an organization shine through. Manage Smarter (12/24)
5. Despite concerns, Bush signs pension, IRA bill
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 30, 2008
In spite of previous concerns, President George W. Bush signed a bill that allows retirees to avoid a mandatory withdrawal from their individual retirement accounts. The bill also eased rules for pension funding for companies that maintain defined-benefit plans. United Press International (12/23)
6. Questions to assess your sales coverage model
NAW SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
As customer needs continue to change, companies should continuously reevaluate their sales coverage model. Mary Donato offers a series of questions to ask yourself as you assess your strengths, as well as areas that may need improvement. Manage Smarter (12/29)
7. Distribution centers flock to Topeka
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 31, 2008
A central location and low operating costs make Topeka, Kan., an attractive option for distributors, according to this article. Large marketers with distribution centers in the capital city of Kansas include Target, Del Monte Foods and Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Topeka Capital-Journal (Kan.), The (12/29)
8. To become a better leader, take time to be an author
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008
Authorship may not be at the top of most executives' to-do lists, but Ken Shelton thinks it's an important means of gaining respect and establishing authenticity. Shelton outlines the benefits executives can gain through writing -- identity, philosophy, authenticity, authority and legacy -- and explains how they can get started. Manage Smarter (12/24)
9. Best practices for developing a strong recognition strategy
NAW SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009
Start the new year off on the right foot with your company's recognition programs. Roy Saunderson offers 10 tips for making 2009 a great year for recognition. Manage Smarter (12/29)
10. Give employees a 24-hour mental holiday
NAW SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008
With the recession pushing work stress to new highs, this writer suggests businesses declare a "Production Bankruptcy Day." This is a day when there are no deadlines, no meetings and no obligation to answer e-mail. Instead, employees use the day to clean out desks and files and to brainstorm in a way that isn't possible during a normal work day. BusinessWeek (12/22)
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