Read Top Minnesota Headlines and Articles from http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com en-us http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/03/need-moneysaving-ideas-ask-your-employees-3983.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2005 07:00:00 GMT Eliminating cost is critical to all service role modeles. It is critical that employees be involved in ways tgo eliminate small savings each day if your organization is to succeed. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/06/in-todays-world-not-protecting-other-peoples-personal-information-that-has-been-entrusted-to-you-is-a-shameful-act-it-should-be-considered-as-bad-as-stealing-nistorg-presents-the-nonencrypted-hall-of-shame-14911.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT NIST.org Presents - "The Non-Encrypted Hall of Shame". If a company does not take proper precautions to encrypt consumer and employee information and that data is compromised they'll end up here. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/04/international-mortgage-lenders-association-is-formed-12833.htm Thu, 06 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT On March 24th, representatives of more than 70 organizations from both the United States and Mexico met in Tempe, AZ to initiate the formation of the International Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA). http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/02/mesothelioma-search-engine-to-consolidate-medical-and-legal-information-11509.htm Sun, 26 Feb 2006 07:00:00 GMT New lung cancer search engine provides information on medical and legal web sites for those researching this asbestos-caused killer cancer http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/04/service-recoveryuse-it-and-you-will-have-customers-who-are-loyal-for-life-4925.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMT All organizations make mistakes. How they respond to problems caused by themselves is what service recovery is all abouit. How do you make the customer whole so they go from hell to heaven in 60 seconds or less. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/06/the-internet-a-powerful-marketing-toolif-you-add-eservice-6426.htm Sat, 18 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT The Internet will help you build and grow your business for less money. It levels the playing field for small business. It is a powerful marketing tool that can help you be another Amazon if you master e-Service. Service leaders have speed, technology and price built around service. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/02/the-world-poker-store-inc-acquires-minnesota-poker-association-magazine-11266.htm Sat, 18 Feb 2006 07:00:00 GMT The World Poker Store, Inc. (WPKS) has acquired a fifty percent (50%)interest in Minnesota Poker Association Magazine. Dan Hall, will remain as the magazine's publisher. Janell Hesch will remain as the publication's editor. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/12/what-is-service-recoveryand-why-do-you-need-it-9908.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2005 07:00:00 GMT Servcie recovery is how do you pull a customer from hell to heaven in 60 seconds or less. This article will define service recovery, detail the importance to the bottom line, identify role models and describe the elements of service recovery. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/06/realestate-webhosting-company-promotes-new-drip-email-service-with-online-video-tutorial-30072.htm Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT Unique new program offers agents and brokers powerful tools for contacting and organizing real-estate clients http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/02/give-the-gift-of-life-this-valentines-daychildrens-heartlink-offers-a-charitable-valentines-day-gift-3181.htm Sat, 05 Feb 2005 07:00:00 GMT Children's HeartLink, a Minneapolis-based international medical charity, is providing an alternative to flowers and chocolates this Valentine's Day. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/06/the-concise-resume-and-cover-letter-guide-a-new-ebook-shows-you-how-to-easily-write-a-winning-resume-and-cover-letter-that-lands-you-interviews-6079.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT The president of a resume writing company reveals the insider techniques that have helped clients succeed in landing interviews in the new ebook, "The Concise Resume and Cover Letter Guide." http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/05/customer-service-skillstoo-valuable-to-be-ignored-5817.htm Sun, 22 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT Lauch a successful career by working for a service leader. Learn how to solve problems, listen - really listen, handle complaints, practice empowerment, apoligize, make customers feel valued and develop a positive attitude. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/11/forget-money-focus-on-praise-9158.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2005 07:00:00 GMT Motivating Employees is Crucial. Too many companies focus more on maintaining their equipment than they do on motivating their employees. Money is not a motivator. "There is little correlation between pay and performance." http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/03/minneapolis-st-paularea-remax-realty-group-changes-offices-25953.htm Sun, 18 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT The David Pressley Realtors Group, a group of buyers' agents in the Twin Cities, switches offices. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/06/free-photo-classifieds-provider-closes-door-on-scammers-and-spammers-6056.htm Thu, 02 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT Frustrated by scams from Nigeria, classified ad spam from India and Pakistan, company begins blocking IP ranges of system abusers http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/01/china-turns-to-the-us-for-customer-service-training-10354.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2006 07:00:00 GMT China is using Service Quality Institute to provide world class customer service in one of the largest training contracts every signed. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/02/roadblocks-to-empowerment-3750.htm Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:00:00 GMT Empowerment is the backbone of customer service and very few firms understand how to use empowerment. Without empowerment no firm can become a service leader. Six major roadblocks are discussed that prevent empowerment from happening. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/08/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-service-recovery-7964.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT Loyal for Life teaches employes how to take an unhappy customer from hell to heaven in 60 seconds or less. It is based on service recovery and empowerment. USA Today's cover story recently featured John Tschohl and this book. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/04/pets-are-big-business-and-this-online-guide-helps-petrelated-companies-collar-the-market-5264.htm Fri, 29 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMT The Pet Market Advertising Guide, by the National Mail Order Association, is a comprehensive resource for businesses catering to the pet industry. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/10/wireless-data-solutions-inc-announces-letter-of-intent-to-merge-with-idachairman-notes-action-spurs-new-growth-opportunities-8843.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2004/12/dotcommonitor-expands-website-monitoring-in-europe-via-new-frankfurtgermany-station-2355.htm Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:00:00 GMT New Frankfurt, Germany, network monitoring and website monitoring station extends geographic coverage, ensuring worldwide performance of mission-critical business websites. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/02/realtors-benefit-from-websites-with-voiceover-technology-24887.htm Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:00:00 GMT Real Estate Home Pages announces release of voice-over technology for their subscribers at special realtor rates. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/01/wireless-data-solutions-completes-due-diligence-for-acquisition-poised-for-growth-10648.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/06/opportunity-for-a-fully-automated-marketing-system-15456.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMT Mark Zahlin, known as REMARKABLESOUL, offers an opportunity to own an automated marketing system for current Internet business owners, or anyone desiring an Internet business. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/03/online-copying-company-unveils-new-color-copy-services-geared-at-realtors-25531.htm Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMT New online copy service lets realtors save time and money and never have to go to the copy shop again. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/01/american-time-and-signal-releases-2006-buyers-guide-21000-products-to-keep-your-facility-on-time-on-schedule-and-on-budget-10516.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2006 07:00:00 GMT American Time and signal has just released the 2006 buyer's guide with 21,000 facilty maintenance solution products from clock systems, replacement clock motors, protective guards, time recording products, ADA signs, Custom logo clocks, executive clocks and many other products just to name a few. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2004/10/for-immediate-releaselatino-television-network-dissolved-replaced-with-latino-television-network-llc-1362.htm Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:00:00 GMT Latino Television Network, based in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) has been dissolved as of October 4th, 2004 and been renamed to Latino Television Network, LLC. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/08/coastal-vacations-director-and-work-at-home-mom-finds-answers-on-time-management-32685.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT Renae Heikkila found the ultimate key to time freedom and put it to the test for 6 months! Renae officially announces that the key to her reaching time freedom absolutely works and encourages other women in business to plug into the same tool! http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/11/public-relations-primer-a-virtual-life-jacket-for-businesses-ready-to-test-the-pr-waters-9613.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2005 07:00:00 GMT In a climate of increased advertising spending by small business, a new publication focuses on a key aspect of the marketing mix: public relations. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/11/online-poker-mac-players-receive-300-poker-bonus-from-imaconlinepokercom-9320.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2005 07:00:00 GMT Online Poker Mac players have found poker bonus codes at iMacOnlinePoker.com and are receiving the largest Online Poker Mac Bonuses in history. The site contains a listing of online poker rooms and their exclusive bonus codes. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2004/10/odorless-becoming-more-popular-1171.htm Tue, 05 Oct 2004 07:00:00 GMT Customers are beginning to become more and more concerned about odors and air quality. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/06/the-agency-marketing-group-teams-with-colorblind-chameleon-to-create-an-out-of-the-ordinary-experience-6113.htm Sun, 05 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT Colorblind Chameleon was selected to help build an "out of the ordinary" identity for The Agency Marketing Group. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/11/cheap-color-copies-turn-over-even-quicker-thanks-to-equipment-upgrade-36154.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:00:00 GMT Leading online color copy company increases productivity by adding new machines. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/05/welcome-to-lake-emily-minnesotaaprons-on-a-clothesline-book-3-in-the-lake-emily-series-has-just-released-5834.htm Mon, 23 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT Minnesota novelist Traci DePree has released her third novel with Random House imprint WaterBrook Press. Traci's profoundly genuine depictions of life in rural Minnesota have found a resonance with both rural and urban readers who still have their hearts in small town America. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/06/mail-order-business-is-exploding-and-home-based-business-is-booming-6375.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT Direct Marketing Toolkit includes nuts and bolts needed to start or build a mail order business from home http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2004/10/colorado-website-monitoring-station-1328.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2004 07:00:00 GMT Boulder, Colorado, becomes the fifth Dotcom-Monitor Website Monitoring station in the USA http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/11/a-dog-salutes-a-fallen-soldier-for-veterans-day-9228.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2005 07:00:00 GMT "A little dog paid honor and respect by bringing new meaning to the belief that no soldier should ever be forgotten." http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/09/bracketron-introduces-3-revolutionary-mounts-eliminating-large-vehicle-specific-inventories-18079.htm Sat, 09 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMT As a leading designer and manufacturer of custom electronic mounts in mobile device management, Bracketron, Inc. is the first to offer this line of "Multi Vehicle Mounts" (MVM's) to our network of distributors, dealers and installers. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/08/advertisingmarketing-guide-helps-small-businesses-tap-into-the-lucrative-and-expanding-hispanic-market-7442.htm Thu, 04 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT With an annual purchasing power of over $500 billion, Hispanic Americans represent a significant opportunity for marketers. Many smaller businesses often lack the resources needed to tap into this lucrative market - until now. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2004/12/microboards-launches-second-generation-cddvd-printer-new-cddvd-printer-from-microboards-builds-on-success-of-print-factory-2396.htm Sun, 19 Dec 2004 07:00:00 GMT Microboards today announced the launch of PF-2, a high volume disc printer that helps create discs at a high speed and with a low cost-per-disc without outsourcing production. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/12/internet-color-copying-and-printing-company-makes-website-friendlier-to-firefox-safari-37896.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:00:00 GMT Leading color copy and print company wants to reach beyond the scope of Internet Explorer. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/07/real-estate-home-pages-steps-up-seminars-and-adds-new-services-to-websites-for-realtors-30487.htm Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT Realty Web-Hosting Company Increases Amount of Seminars and Adds New Features for Agents and Brokers. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/05/service-recoveryif-you-worship-at-the-altar-of-policies-and-procedures-youll-never-have-satisfied-customers-13614.htm Wed, 03 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT Service recovery is a powerful tool organizations can use to take customers fr om the brink of defection to a customer Loyal for Life and all in 60 seconds or less. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2004/12/brainerd-mn-hosts-worlds-largest-ice-contest-2557.htm Thu, 30 Dec 2004 07:00:00 GMT The 15th Annual Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2005. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/08/popularity-of-web-video-spurs-competition-among-internet-video-producers-32388.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT As more people demand video for their business and professional websites, providers compete for a slice of the market. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2007/07/online-color-copying-company-adds-video-tutorial-on-ordering-copies-30913.htm Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT Tutorial adds greater clarity for new customers ordering color copies on the Internet. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/01/the-directory-of-business-to-business-catalogs-2006-edition-10575.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:00:00 GMT NMOA announces the 2006 edition of The Directory of Business-to-Business Catalogs. Now in its fourteenth year, is the most comprehensive directory covering the business-to-business catalog industry, offering valuable, current, and detailed information to manufacturers and businesses nationwide. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2005/05/ergotron-launches-into-pro-av-with-new-product-introductions-at-infocomm-5492.htm Wed, 11 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT New Portfolio of Constant Force (CF ) Products Sets New Standard for Reseller Profitability and Customer Ease of Use - 05/11/05 http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/04/pokerplasm-is-now-the-official-forum-of-full-tilt-magazine-13532.htm Sat, 29 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT PokerPlasm.com has dedicated a section of it's forum to Full Tilt Magazine, and is now the official forum provider to Full Tilt Magazine. http://www.minnesotanewsarticles.com/minnesota_articles/2006/04/4-dirty-little-secrets-of-empowerment-13398.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT Empowerement does not exist. Most firms talk about empowement but it is ver difficult to find. John Tschohl will discuss the 4 dirty little secrets about empowerment.