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• Special Feature: A Winning Company Culture 

  1 hour ago in The World

  Part 1: What is Company Culture?

  Erik Rhey

  

• Fostering a Strong Company Culture 

  1 hour ago in The World

  Culture is a key component to the success of your business. Make sure yours is on target.

  Alexandra Levit Business Writers

  

• What Culture Is Right for Your Business? 

  2 hours ago in The World

  Putting your company on the path to a successful culture means first identifying the one you have.

  Bruna Martinuzzi Author Of Presenting With Credibility

  

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• Chef Thomas Keller on Building a Supply Community 

  2 hours ago in The World

  Thomas Keller shares with us one secret to his restaurant success: creating an intimate relationship with his suppliers.

  Donna Fenn Yec Mentors

  

• Chef Keller's Kitchen: A Collaborative Environment 

  2 hours ago in The World

  In the kitchens of French Laundry and Per Se, innovation and friendly competition is the norm.

  Donna Fenn Yec Mentors

  

• Innovative Local Grocery Sparks Conversation 

  2 hours ago in The World

  Small businesses can teach larger companies a lot about creating a strong culture and building customer relationships.

  Alexandra Levit Business Writers

  

• Featured contributor

  TJ McCue 

  TJ runs http://www.TechBizTalk.com | A review, how-to, and tutorial site to help you discover the top new web-based applications and services for your growing company.

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• Have You Prepped for Disaster? 

  18 hours ago in The World

  Do you have a plan in place in case of natural disaster? A new survey says that most small businesses don't.

  Courtney Rubin Business Writers

  

• How to Boost Your Search Ranking with User Reviews 

  19 hours ago in Technology

  Harnessing the power of Google Places to bump your ranking means getting user reviews. Here's how to do it.

  Rae Hoffman-Dolan