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Articles tagged as: business

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Go Back to Sleep: Tips for Doing Business Across Time Zones

2010/04/12 | By Al St. Germain | Responses (9)

Working in the global economy means spending lots of time connecting with clients and colleagues on the other side of the world. But while it’s fun having friends with funny accents, those early morning conference calls and late-night emails can take their toll. Spafax’s Al St. Germain offers a few tips for doing business across time zones. Illustrated by our Web Director, Charles Lim!

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Relationships, Travel

Like a Virgin: Live-Tweeting Sir Richard Branson

2010/02/17 | By Dan Levy | Responses (4)

Virgin head Sir Richard Branson spoke at McGill University in Montreal Tuesday night, and Sparksheet was on the scene to live-tweet the event. Although the talk focused on leadership and growth, Sir Richard had some interesting things to say about employee engagement, brand preservation….and space travel.

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Publishing, Q&A, Travel

Mr. Magazine and the Brand Experience: Q&A with Sami Husni

2009/09/15 | By Dan Levy | Responses (16)

They call him Mr. Magazine. Author, journalism prof and pundit Samir Husni is the planet’s leading expert on the glossy page. He tells us why custom publishers may hold the key to saving the magazine industry. And he gets down to business models.

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Design, Travel

Hotels in China: What Western Brands Should Know

2009/09/10 | By Kunal Sinha | Responses (4)

An emerging class of Chinese transumers should make big hotel chains take note: Modern comforts are no match for local hospitality. Checking in from China, Ogilvy & Mather’s Kunal Sinha warns the days of one-size-fits-all hotel rooms are over.

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Return on Engagement, Travel

Social Media and Travel Were Made for Each Other

2009/06/08 | By Arjun Basu | Responses (6)

Travel is all about creating links – both real and virtual. So it’s no surprise that social media and travel go so well together. From staying connected to making connections, travel will never be the same.

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Q&A, Return on Engagement, Travel

Content and the Customer Experience

2009/06/01 | By Niall McBain | Responses (3)

In-flight entertainment (IFE) has evolved from being just about delivering Hollywood (or Bollywood) blockbusters on airplanes. And while the world’s airlines have been slow to fully exploit the new ife, the opportunities in enhanced entertainment offerings, social media and community building are too exciting to ignore, says Spafax CEO Niall Mcbain.

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Relationships, Travel

Client Service: Mysteries Revealed

2009/06/01 | By Al St. Germain | Responses (3)

The client–supplier relationship is like a mystery novel with a missing final chapter. No one knows how to get it exactly right. But there are some things you can do to minimize hassle and maximize teamwork. As always, communication is key.

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