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- Federal agencies join forces to fight distracted driving
The Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission have formed a partnership against distracted driving. The agencies have agreed to conduct an evaluation of technologies that could provide effective solutions to curb the use of certain electronics as well as host an outreach educational campaign to inform the public about the dangerous effects of texting, using cell phones and engaging in other distracting behavior while behind the wheel. Computerworld
(11/4), The Trucker
(11/4), The Hill
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- Vehicle sales up in U.S. for Ford, GM, Toyota
Ford, General Motors and Toyota proved last month that they can boost car sales in the U.S., even without the help of Cash for Clunkers. GM, the biggest seller in the U.S., said its sales were up 5.6% in October compared with the same month last year. It marked the automaker's first improvement for year-on-year monthly sales since January 2008. Ford reported a sales increase of about 3%, and Toyota posted a slight gain. Los Angeles Times
(11/4), Detroit Free Press
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- SBA plans changes to program for disadvantaged companies
The Small Business Administration plans to make changes in the 8(a) Business Development Program, which helps disadvantaged firms. The changes involve how finances define the meaning of "economically disadvantaged," greater flexibility with regard to ownership and control within families, and stricter guidelines on how much work must be done in joint ventures as opposed to contracting it out. Small Business Trends
(11/3)
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- Morton's president: Face time with workers brings success
Despite having 5,000 employees in 81 locations worldwide, Edie Ames, president of Morton's The Steakhouse, is a hands-on manager. Getting face time with the boss helps build long-term relationships, Ames says, which is why she meets with hourly employees as well as her management team regularly. "I really want all 5,000 employees to know that we make decisions based on their feedback," Ames says. Forbes
(11/3)
- Team building begins with confidence
Leading with an air of confidence is essential if your goal is to get yourself and your team focused on working toward success. Seven actions to start bringing confidence to your team include starting with the leader, using trust as a confidence catalyst, building self-confidence in others by teaching them to trust themselves, and clarifying the mission. Art Petty on Management
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- Buyers' primary priority: risk, not price
Low price doesn't ever seem to be a customer's primary motivation in a sale. Instead, buyers will purchase according to the lowest risk, and salespeople should keep in mind that that is their primary concern. DaveKahle.com
(11/3)
- Online marketing helps businesses grow faster
A recent survey indicates that high-growth small businesses invest more in marketing and are making a bigger effort to market online. "E-mail marketing is one of the best ways for small businesses to attract and retain customers while also growing revenue, which were two of the top business challenges identified by small businesses in the survey," said Steve Adams, vice president of marketing for Protus. Small Business Trends
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