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Three Hats of a Successful Restaurant Owner

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:43:37 EDT

Many times new restaurant owners jump into this business without a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed. This article gives an overview of the three main areas new restaurant owners need to focus on to succeed.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Jan 13, 2009

Understanding the Offsides Rule in Soccer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:37:00 EDT

The offside rule in soccer is one of the most misunderstood rules in the game. It leads to a lot of lost opportunities and even more frustration. Here is an easy to understand explanation that will help players and fans alike.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Dec 05, 2007

3 Rules of Midwestern Interior Design

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:25:00 EDT

I don't know much about feng shui. I do know what works for me. Check out this guide of how to put your room together.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Sep 27, 2007

10 Steps to Excellent Customer Service

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:41:00 EDT

Experts say we have a service economy. If this is true, why do so many companies deliver such poor performance? These 10 steps will give you a cmpetitive advante through excellent customer service.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Sep 26, 2007

Listening is the Secret to Building Relationships

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:29:00 EDT

Although being a good listener is crucial to building relationships, so many people do it poorly. Fortunately, you can become a better listener if you know what the stumbling blocks are, and will work to improve.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Sep 21, 2007

Top 5 Reasons Most Restaurants Fail

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:33:00 EDT

With the failure rate of restaurants so high, it's important to be able to recognize the dangers and pitfalls before they undermine your success. Learn the top 5 reasons for restaurant to fail, and improve the odds that you'll succeed.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Sep 19, 2007

10 Common Business Plan Mistakes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 09:01:00 EDT

Your business plan is a critical piece for getting your business up and running. Despite this, many entrepreneurs get it wrong. Learn the 10 most common mistakes people make with their business plans so you can avoid making them.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Sep 04, 2007

Ineffective Programs that are Wasting Your Education Tax Dollars

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:06:00 EDT

Despite criticism of the US education system , and decreased academic performance, the US government continues to pour millions of dollars into failing or redundant programs. Here re four programs that get a failing grade.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Aug 27, 2007

The Name Game - Why Your Restaurant's Name is So Important

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:13:00 EDT

Giving your new restaurant the right name can draw customers through the door, but the wrong name can leave them frustrated and confused. Learn how to choose the right name for your restaurant.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Aug 22, 2007

JunkScience.com Issues Challenge to Prove Global Warming is Man's Fault

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:50:00 EDT

JunkScience.com has issued the Ultimate Global Warming Challenge. They are offering a $100,000 prize for the first person who can scientifically prove that global warming is caused by man's activity.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Aug 17, 2007

Starting a Restaurant - Creating Your Concept

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:41:00 EDT

Deciding on your new restaurants concept is a critical early step in writing your restaurant business plan. This one decision affects so many other decisions, that you have to spend the necessary time to think it through before you start.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Aug 17, 2007

University of Akron Gets Their Long Awaited Football Stadium

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:08:00 EDT

The University of Akron begins the 2nd phase of its "Landscape for Learning" project with plans to construct a new $55 million stadium, as a part of the universities downtown campus.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Aug 05, 2007

Ohio's New Proposal for Pregnancy Leave

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:40:00 EDT

In an attempt to clarify what constitutes "reasonable" time off, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission is proposing a mandatory 12 weeks off be given to workers under Ohio's pregnancy-discrimination rule.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Aug 03, 2007

Video Game Review: Hattrick - Online Soccer RPG

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:14:00 EDT

Hattrick is the number one football manager game in the world. Played by over 975,000 people in 114 countries, You control the strategic and financial decisions in an environment where one wrong decision could cost you the championship.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Jul 31, 2007

Haunted Akron, Ohio - The Eerie Side of Town

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:29:00 EDT

Akron, Ohio, like many other towns, is full of stories of ghost, spirits, and things that go bump in the night. join me as I look at a few of the legends and stories that surround this city.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Jul 25, 2007

Getting an Athletic Scholarship - Using Your Sport to Pay for College

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Mon, 21 May 2007 09:53:00 EDT

Why do some athletes get scholarships to play sports in college, while others do not? Learn the rules to playing the athletic scholarship game, and getting your college education paid for.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: May 21, 2007

Confronting Sexual Harassment Charges

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:02:00 EDT

Sexual harassment charges are to be taken very seriously by management. These steps will help protect you and your company from lawsuits related to unresolved sexual harassment charges.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: May 20, 2007

The Four "C"s of Restaurant Success

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Thu, 03 May 2007 12:23:00 EDT

With such a high failure rate, how can new restaurants change the odds? By learning to manage the four C's, your restaurant beat the odds, and succeed where others have failed.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: May 03, 2007

Green Conservatism - Newt Gingrich Discusses Environmental Issues

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:56:00 EDT

In a recent debate with Sen. John Kerry, Newt Gingrich discussed a policy of Green Conservatism. He talked about ways America can improve the environment without losing our economic competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: May 02, 2007

Acting Up Around Town: Benefits of Working with Community Theater

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jim Smoot) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:31:00 EDT

There are many valuable lessons that can be learned from working with a community theater. Communication skills, self-confidence, and social skills, to name just a few.

Contributor: Jim Smoot
Published: Apr 27, 2007