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- Economists: Housing woes will continue to affect
other industries
Economists,
including James Meil of the Eaton Corporation, and industry
insiders at the recent Freight Transportation Conference predicted
that the falling housing market will continue to hurt the
transportation industry. However, some say industrial production
and manufacturing are looking strong. TruckNews.com (subscription only) (10/1) 
- Aftermarket industry gains trust, becomes more
accepted
In
the past 20 years, the power equipment aftermarket replacement
parts industry has earned the trust of many dealers, distributors
and OEMs through self-imposed quality controls and other efforts.
This Power Equipment Trade article outlines changes and trends in
the industry, including consolidation, distribution and
globalization trends, that are changing the dynamic between the
aftermarket industry and dealers. Power Equipment Trade
(10/2007)
- Who trained your forklift drivers?
Although
there are Occupational Safety and Health Administration-related
certifications required to become a trained forklift operator,
there are no regulations or specific standards for becoming a
forklift operator trainer, according to this article. This has
some concerned, given the safety hazards and risks associated with
forklift operations, but OSHA says it currently lacks the legal
authority to regulate trainers. DC Velocity (10/2007)
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- Intuition and innovation go
hand-in-hand
Intuition
plays an increasingly important role in innovation in business.
Some tips for boosting innovation and intuition in the workplace
include building intuitive skills, and setting up training and
development with learning goals centered on innovation, and
performance competencies. Manage Smarter (10/4)
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- Noncash rewards may have greater impact than cash
incentives
Noncash
rewards may have a much longer-lasting impact than cash rewards
that are soon spent and forgotten about. Most salespeople will
tell their managers they prefer cash incentives, but some experts
say noncash rewards, such as electronics or sporting event
tickets, consistently produce better performance in workplace
environments. SalesForceXP (10/2007)
- Google's success offers essential marketing
lessons
The
phenomenal success of Google offers important lessons in how to
bring a business into the digital age. Some tips include providing
value for free and understanding the concept of sowing seeds to
reap a harvest; starting with real data before launching a
campaign; offering more than just one product; and continuing to
innovate. American City Business Journals (10/1)
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- Today's managers need to encourage
creativity
The
best way a company can boost its future is to enhance the skills
of its already talented work force, says motivation expert Bob
Nelson in a column for American City Business Journals. This is
where the softer side of management plays a role by helping
employees achieve full potential through support, resources and
guidance. American City Business Journals (10/8)
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- Palm's Centro a sound small-business
option
Palm's
new Centro offers a sound business solution for small-business
owners who don't want systems that are too expensive or bulky. The
device, which costs only $99, has similar functionality to Palm's
Treo and is one of the smallest smartphones on the market. SmartBIZ (10/2)
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- It's time
to sign up for HDAW08!
The
deadline for distributor companies to sign up and qualify to
participate in the one-on-one business meetings is Friday, Nov.
16, 2007. Book by Nov. 1, and your name will go into a draw for
fabulous prizes. Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week '08 will be held from
Jan. 21 to 24, 2008, at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las
Vegas.
Go to www.cvsn.org for links to HDAW information,
distributor registration forms and to book your hotel room.
Remember to list your affiliation as CVSN only, so that the
association gets credit for your attendance. For questions, call
Angelo Volpe at (904) 737-2900.
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