SixDegrees – Social Networking In Its Infancy

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When most of us think about online social networks, we most probably think about Facebook. Facebook is by far the most popular social networking site we have today with 500 million Facebook users. However, Mark Zuckerberg was definitely not the first person to ever have built a social network – […]

Salary Negotiation is a Sticky Subject

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After you have received the job offer you might feel that the package needs improving in order for you to accept the position. So what could you do to improve the situation? Wherever possible, don’t try to negotiate immediately after an offer. Make sure you ask for the offer to […]

Risk Management

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What is Risk Management? Without referring to the millions of websites and documents knocking about that talk about Risk Management, I want to try and give a simple view from the perspective of someone who has to manage risk day to day across major projects. This is real risk management, […]

Benefits of DevOps for Insurance Industry

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The first known insurance contract dates from Genoa in 1347. With a rich history of more than 650 years, insurance is one of the biggest service industries worldwide. Also, Insurance by the virtue of it assumes the humane touch and relationship. As a result, Insurance Industry has built the reputation […]

The 3 C’s of Negotiation

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Leaders are not born but developed; their leadership skills, strategies and techniques, learnt rather than inherited. The single most important of these leadership strategies falls under the umbrella category of ‘negotiation’ which includes: the somewhat obvious, bartering process of tendering for contracts and direct sales and extends to encompass conflict […]

How To Calculate Sales Tax In Your Head

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If you ever have a basket full of shopping goods and want to get a rough idea of the sales tax you’ll be paying, here’s a guide for how to quickly and accurately estimate your tax bill. This depends on the state you are in – some states have rates […]

How to Host a Speed Networking Event in 5 Steps

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Networking events are sure great ways to build that contact base. You could literally start off with zero contacts but by taking advantage of a few good networking events, start enough momentum to have a considerable one in a very short period of time. There are several networking mixers in […]

SIRIUS Satellite Radio – What to Expect

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As a potential subscriber to Sirius, you may be wondering, what is in this switch for you? Why should you invest in Sirius radio over the free radio programming that you have available to you? Chances are good that you will find a great benefit in these products and services, […]

Building A Networking System

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Networking is a skill and an art to master which yields many benefits. Individuals, organizations and communities can leverage elements of networking to grow their brands, spheres of influence etc. In order to really harness the power of networking, it is critical to have a plan and system in place. […]