Nearly half of all business-to-business marketing dollars (47%) are now spent online, according to a joint survey by Hearst Electronics Group and Goldstein Group Communications. “The survey’s...
Desktop commerce
Dec 02, 2008
Online retailers rolled out bargains as the week began, in an effort to get more consumers to shop online. Among the Cyber Monday enticements: significant discounts, free shipping and delivery guarantees....
Pesticides used often, survey finds
Oct 20, 2008
More than half of facilities regularly or sometimes use pesticides, according to a recent survey by HealthcarePestControl.com. The site was launched earlier this year by Orkin Commercial Services and the...
DM Systems-sponsored survey highlights wound care concerns
Sep 29, 2008
Wound care nurses are concerned about the ways new regulatory changes will influence their work, according to a survey conducted at the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Conference. DM Systems...
Sales management survey underway
Sep 23, 2008
The Center for Applied Sales Research recently launched a survey that examines effective sales practices in the senior living field. The survey’s goal is to help managers improve the quality of their...
Surviving a stroke
Aug 13, 2008
Every 40 seconds, another person in the United States has a stroke, according to the American Heart Association. Ron Gardner, who has survived a stroke, recently wrote “Take Brave Steps for Stroke...
AHCA manual addresses latest f-tags
Jul 30, 2008
The American Health Care Association is now accepting back orders for the September 2008 edition of the Long Term Care Survey manual. The latest issue contains revised guidance for nutrition and sanitary...
Dealing with a downturn
Jul 02, 2008
What’s the biggest mistake marketers can make during an economic downturn? According to 60% of the responses to a new American Marketing Association survey, the answer is halting or reducing spending...
Offensive language
Jun 23, 2008
As the economy continues to struggle, curse words are being heard more often in many workplaces, including eldercare settings. But beware, cussing on the job can be an occupational hazard. A survey from...
Ants in your plants?
Jun 10, 2008
As summer approaches, ants are more likely to infest your community. By learning how ants behave and recognizing their calling cards, operators can successfully prevent the problems they cause, according...