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How to Maintain Productivity While Working Virtually

Guest post from Catherine Morgan, a Transition and Entrepreneur Coach So your company has seen the light and given you the ability and option to… more...
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“Accidental” salesperson? Here’s how to make more “purposeful” sales!

International sales trainer Chris Lytle, author of “The Accidental Salesperson”, once told me, “Most people ‘wind up’ in sales. It only truly becomes a profession… more...
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Getting involved in your community

Did you know … in addition to delighting you and providing outstanding customer service, TDS is committed to supporting your community—and the communities we live… more...
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Four ways to tip business (or personal) negotiations in your favor

You make concessions and/or prevail in small ways or debates every day and are probably pretty good at communicating your needs or value to colleagues… more...
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Phone fraud rears its ugly head

Let’s not mince words: phone fraud is expensive and wastes everyone’s time. But, it can be avoided. Blocking International toll calling is a great place… more...
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Give ‘Em What They Want: The Small Perk with the Big Payoff

Hey HR professionals! Are you trying to figure out an easy way to recruit top talent and keep your employees happy? It’s much easier than… more...
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5 business trends worth watching in 2012

InBusiness by Jody Glynn Patrick We’ve reported, in the pages of In Business magazine, stories of business best practices and trends, and from that collection… more...
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Meet Clicky the new TDS TV mascot

I’d like to introduce you to Clicky our new mascot for TDS TV. TDS recently launched our new TV service in Dane Co. Wisconsin. Clicky… more...
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Five ways to put LinkedIn to work for you.

Blog by Jody Glynn Patrick at InBusiness Gaining members at the rate of more than 1,000,000 per week, LinkedIn has been called the most powerful… more...
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