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Who is Jeremy Otte? Well, for starters, I am caring, compassionate, open-minded, professional, fun, out-going, driven, quirky, and sometimes a little bit "out there." I am passionate about writing and creating.

Professionally, I was a design engineer for about

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Business > Staffing Issues Best ways to manage employee relations: 1 of 19

In today's complicated business world, it is essential for small business owners to be able to manage employee relations effectively. Failing to do so can result in poor leadership of the company or loss of profits due to lack of cohesiveness between employees. If practiced properly, good management of employee relations can...
Business > Staffing Issues How to get better results in less time while conducting an interview: 1 of 4

It's often been said that "good help is hard to find." This statement has probably applied, in some form or another, to every job since the beginning of mankind. From the ancient Babylonians to the enlightened cultures in the distant future, finding the right person for the job can sometimes be akin to finding a needle in a ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 67 of 257

Growing up in rural Ohio, I was born and raised a country boy. We were in the heart of farm country, surrounded by fertile corn fields, overgrown cow pastures, winding creeks, secluded forests, and miles of open space. I love and cherish many memories from my childhood, but one of my favorite times of the year when growing u...
Business > Marketing A guide to product branding: 2 of 7

The term product branding first emerged in the late 1960's. In its most basic form, branding means to promote a product or service by identifying it with a particular brand. But, branding itself has a deeper, more intricate, connection with a company than most people even realize. It is the bridge that connects company to pr...
Business > Advertising Advertising literature: What is your reader looking for: 4 of 12

When it comes to advertising literature, it pays to know what you're doing. Literally. By knowing what approach to take in marketing a product or service through literature, you can dramatically increase its effectiveness and its cost/profit ratio. This is of immense importance, especially if you are working with an advertis...
Business > Marketing The value of human contact in branding and marketing: 1 of 3

What is the most significant driving force behind any business in the world? Is it capital? The answer is no. Is it the product or service? That depends on the nature of the industry. Is it leadership? Good leadership definitely plays its part. But, the most significant driving force behind any business comes down to one wor...
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Why it's important to develop a work-life balance: 25 of 53

The American Heritage Dictionary defines balance as follows: To bring into or keep in equal or satisfying proportion or harmony. It's easy enough to understand, right? So, why then, do so many of us have such a hard time balancing our work lives and our personal lives? For many of us, it is simply that we have not taken a so...
Business > Human Resources How to recognize a problem employee: 2 of 4

They are everywhere. Sometimes you can find them in the office. Other times you may cross their path out on the shop floor. Still others, you can find hiding in the downstairs bathroom. That's right. We're talking about problem employees. No matter what business you're in problem employees will surface at some time or anothe...
Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Online trading: Why trade online and how to find the best rates: 2 of 4

It's fun. It's cheap. It's easy. No, I'm not talking about standing in line at your local government office. I'm referring to online trading. This method of buying and selling stocks has skyrocketed in recent years - and, for good reason. First of all, the internet penetrates virtually every corner of the developed world tod...
Business > Management (Other) Successful management skills: 16 of 29

To be a successful manager in today's world can prove to be a challenge. Even tougher is balancing the role of business owner with that of business manager. The two titles, though seemingly related, can have very different duties, as well as different meaning to your employees. Owners sometimes are seen as figure heads, whil...