| June 1, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Retirement age edges up
The retirement age for U.S. workers is edging up after falling for 100 years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 29% of people in their late 60s still have jobs, up from 18% in the mid-1980s. More than 25% of baby boomers plan to never retire, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors. Los Angeles Times
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- Fit IT into business strategy
There are few business processes that are not affected by information technology, yet most companies' IT teams, including senior managers, are far-removed from everyday business operations. Companies can cut costs and increase efficiency by building a stronger working relationship with their IT managers. Baseline (free registration)
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- Record every contact, every time
Keeping track of the full names, titles and contact numbers of key clients and prospects is a must for salespeople, yet many fail to accurately record such data. "It's the methodical, disciplined adherence to excellence in the little things" that separate the top performers from the average, says one sales guru. DaveKahle.com
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- Small businesses that benefit community
Small businesses should take the opportunity to increase their involvement and commitment to communities. "Businesses can make sure to respect profit goals, but they also need to respect their responsibility to the world community and their employees," said the CEO of Greyston Baker's, a company that hires those who might have trouble finding work otherwise, including new immigrants or former cons. BusinessWeek
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- Study: Whole grains lower risk of heart problems
Whole grains, such as oatmeal, barley and brown rice, offer heart benefits that include a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers found. Adults who ate 2.5 servings of whole grains each day were nearly 25% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who rarely ate whole grains, the study revealed. Reuters
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