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Useful Advice
I am going to stay on the marketing topic for at least another column or two because it has generated a lot of response, both from people needing help and those offering it.
"Suit-able" Attire
Although women’s fashions are seasonally “announced” and paraded through New York, Paris, Madrid, and Milan, the average men’s fashion trends are largely replications of two primary influences--the
Moss In The Pool
In 2009, a proposal crossed my desk that couldn't be passed up. With cost savings, a reduction of the environmental impact and an innovative transformation in the way the city of Saint Paul, Minn., ma
80 Ways To Reduce Expenses, Part 1: Labor
Part 1: LaborEditor's Note: This is the first installment of a four-part series that will explore 80 ways to reduce operating expenses. In these difficult economic times, these ways could be the diffe
Playground Compliance
Swings, sandboxes and slides--once upon a time, these were the usual suspects in park playgrounds everywhere. In fact, without them, it wasn't really considered a playground.
Evaluating Summer Camps
Now that summer is over, most agencies will breathe a collective sigh, and begin to evaluate which camp programs were successful and which were not. Most agencies examine enrollment numbers and
Signs Of The Times
Imagine traveling down a street or road that is completely void of signs. Difficult, isn’t it? Take a look at old photographs and postcards of cities and towns from the turn of the 20th century and you will be amazed by the
No-Fuss Landscaping
Managing city parks can sometimes seem like choreographing a circus performance. Each day involves juggling personnel and fiscal resources; balancing visitor expectations against budget constraints;
Pushing The Limits
It all began in the sandlots--kids chose sides, set up makeshift bases, picked positions, and created their own rules. Miraculously, all of this was done without the help of any adults.Sadly, sandlot
Maintenance Tips
Are you looking for a way to reduce equipment problems and maintenance costs while increasing technician productivity? Who isn’t? When it comes to spray-equipment problems, repair shops see the