The Map is a quarterly newsletter of useful information in quick-read format for business people seeking ways to improve their bottom line.

This publication is produced by Gail Finger of Finger Consulting, Laurie Breitner of Breitner & Associates, and Jeanne Yocum of Tuscarora Communications, Ltd. Drawing on decades of professional experience, these business owners and their guest authors target their message to the needs of other business owners and leaders.

The goal of The Map is to provide information that will help you:

  • Become more competitive and profitable
  • Work more effectively and successfully
  • Create harmony and energy in your organization
  • Manage significant change

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COPYRIGHT © 2003

   
   
   
 
 
   
  Managing a Virtual Team. by Laurie Breitner
 
  Supervising in a Virtual Environment. by Gail Finger
 
  When E-Mail Has to Say It All. by Jeanne Yocum
   
   
 
   
  Five Damaging Myths About Innovation. by Jeanne Yocum
 
  Create a Culture that Supports Innovation. by Laurie Breitner
 
  Prevent Your Organization From Imploding During Times of Change. by Gail Finger
 
  Innovation as Improvisation. by Izzy Gesell
   
   
 
   
  Options to Finance Business Growth by Laurie Breitner
 
  Is Your Business Suffering From Founder’s Syndrome? by Gail Finger
 
  Writing Proposals That Win Business. by Jeanne Yocum
 
  Make Sure Your Joint Venture Deal Gets Off the Launch Pad. by Robert L. Wallace
   
   
 
   
  Invest in Customer Service to Improve Profits by Laurie Breitner
 
  Care for Your Customers with Good Writing by Jeanne Yocum
 
  Does Your Customer Service Staff Fit Your Success Profile? by Gail Finger
 
  From Hornets to Honey: Five Steps to Diffuse Volatile Situations in the Workplace by Jan Morton
   
   
 
   
  Inspire Business Success in 2004 by Laurie Breitner
 
  Where Will Your Best Employees Be In 2004? by Gail Finger
 
  Launching a New Product in 2004? Here’s What Not to Do. by Jeanne Yocum
 
  Search Engine Rankings - The Internet Trend to Watch in 2004 by Silvana Gravini
   
   
 
   
  Is Your Business Taking Control of You? by Laurie C. Breitner
 
  Great Things Happen When You Communicate Your Strategy by Jeanne Yocum
 
  Linking Culture to the Bottom Line by Gail Finger
 
  Select Marketing Initiatives that Add Value Now and in the Future by Karen L. Utgoff
   
   
 
   
  Clear Communication: A Key to Unlock Improved Performance by Laurie Breitner
 
  Hire by Design. Not by Chemistry! by Gail Finger
 
  Crisis Communications Planning Protects Your Biggest Asset by Jeanne Yocum
 
  Small Business Recruiting: Beating the Big Guys to Top Talent by Roberta Chinsky Matuson
   
   
  Help Wanted: Motivation Coordinator By Gail Finger
 
  Put This Genie to Work for You By Laurie Breitner
 
  Real Issues/Straight Answers By Gail Finger & Laurie Breitner
 
  Nestlé’s “Secret” Ingredient