News money 2008-05-26 Andanh.com

Business Briefs for May 25, 2008

People in Business for May 25, 2008

Business Honors for May 25, 2008

RV sales strong despite high gas prices Sun, 25 May 2008 20:31:00 EST
Local RV dealers and rental outlets have reported no dip in sales or rentals. Some even have reported an increase.

Unemployment rates affect local work force investment programs Sun, 25 May 2008 20:31:00 EST
A low unemployment rate is considered by most as a good thing, but for local work force investment programs it means less money.

Michael Crom: Take steps to manage team conflict Sun, 25 May 2008 20:22:00 EST
Question: As a sales manager, I consider myself pretty good at defusing and dealing with conflict. Lately my sales team has taken it to a new level, squabbling over leads, clients and almost everything. This infighting has caused many to lose focus of the goals they have set for the year. What can I do to get my team to stop fighting and start selling?

Charlton H. Lyons IV : Dealing with a deflated dollar Sun, 25 May 2008 20:22:00 EST
Depending on your point of view, these are the best of times or the worst of times for the U.S. dollar. One of the rather surprising financial developments in recent years has been the weakness of the dollar, particularly in comparison to the euro.

Buzz on business: Existing home sales fall by 1 percent Sun, 25 May 2008 20:21:00 EST
WASHINGTON — Existing home sales fell for the eighth time in the past nine months, a string of weakness expected to continue as the housing industry, mired in its worst slump in decades, battles falling home prices, tight lending conditions and a weak economy.

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