http://www.businessjrnl.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:13:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en R.M. Schulte and Associates, Inc. was founded in 1962 by Robert M. Schulte as a contingency and retained search firm.  R.M. Schulte and Associates has always worked very hard to maintain the highest level of quality in its recruiting services.  As with most recruiting firms, we specialize in recruiting talented ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/focus-story-7/ WASHINGTON—The domestic economy is still in a prolonged rut. That said, it does not come as a huge surprise that the National Retail Federation said today that for the 2008 holiday season sales are expected to rise only 2.2 percent to $470.4 billion. The NRF said this estimate would be significantly ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/sample-focus-story/ WASHINGTON—The topic of railroad re-regulation was back on the table this week, as the House Judiciary Committee passed legislation that has the potential to dramatically alter the freight railroad landscape in the United States. The legislation, entitled, H.R. 1650: The Railroad Enforcement Act of 2007, would create a dual regulatory system ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/focus-story-6/ Sidney, OH – Kevin Fortkamp, who has been an employee of Industrial Property Brokers (IPB) since January, has earned his real estate license from the Ohio Department of Commerce and is now a realtor with the company specializing in commercial real estate. A native of Sidney, Fortkamp has an extensive knowledge ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/focus-story-4/ By Anita M. Schoonover Here’s a quick overview of your obligations under the American’s Disability Act (ADA). It prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against qualified disabled individuals. The law defines a “qualified individual with a disability” as a person who, with or without reasonable accommodation, ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/focus-story-3/ By Jeffrey GitomerEvery salesperson, you included, gets a report card – every day.Most salespeople, you included, ignore it.Every time a customer gives you an order, they’re grading you for your quality, your value, and how you compare against what else is out there in the market. You get an “A” ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/top-story-8/ Business strategy consultant recommends companies go through a process of identifying their key success factors. Recessions leave no room for wasted expenses and diverse organizational effort. In time of economic downturn, all energies must be applied to those few activities which matter most. "To survive and thrive in difficult times you have ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/top-story-5/ The B2B "Bad Economy" Cure: Five Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Embrace New Product Blueprinting Dan Adams says the only way to win in tough times is through organic growth. Companies must consistently come up with differentiated new products customers want to buy—and that means finding clarity in the ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/top-story-2/ Doing it right the first time and being service-oriented are two major ingredients for success for this 25-year old logistics company. AIP, known as American Industrial Partners and started by Charles Kantner in 1983, has grown in floor space from 30,000 sq.ft in 1983 to more than 450,000 sq.ft today. To read ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/top-story-12/ What does working at Bob Evans restaurant in Dayton area for 9 years have in common managing a regional warehousing/logistics company? Everything.  If you're Ed Angel. His passion for the business he manages and his customer service attitude is evident in every facet of the operation at Sidney Warehouseing Inc.,Sidney, Ohio. "We're customer-service ... http://www.businessjrnl.com/2008/10/14/top-story-7/