Fall Report 2002
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Business Problem: High Employee Turnover

Employee turnover is both a very costly and common problem to any organization. Keep in mind that employee turnover is generally the result of more than one factor. Follow Online Business Advisor's steps in assessing and dealing with this problem.

Reflective Corner

"You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face."
- Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) 

The United States Postal Service has a number of valuable online features to better assist you that includes the following: 

	Track and Confirm Shipments
	Buy Stamps
	Calculate Postal Rates For Domestic Mailings
	Calculate Postal Rates for International Mailings

Then and Now Trivia

In the fall of 1982 when Caroline & Company opened for business:

	Columbia’s permanent population was just over 62,000 – now, it exceeds 84,500 people.
	“Love Boat” and “T. J. Hooker” were on TV – now, it’s “Survivor” and the “Osbourne’s”.
	Columbia’s notorious “Can Ban” ordinance was upheld by a majority vote for the 3rd time – recently, it went down in defeat.
	Ray Beck was Public Works Director – now, he is our City Manager.
	A first-class postage stamp was only 20 cents – currently, a first-class letter will cost you 37 cents.
	A matinee ticket for, On Golden Pond, was $2.00 – now, a matinee showing of Goldmember cost $4.50.
	A Columbia Daily Tribune was 25 cents – now, it sells for 50 cents; and
	These Columbia businesses were open (Bargain Barn, Goldie’s, Woolco, Safeway, Novus Shop, Sunday’s Child, Flaming Pit, Malachi’, Bobby Buford’s, and Shorty’s) – now, they are a part of our history.

Men's Fall 2002 Business Wardrobe Trends

With the coming of fall it's safe to say that what was once acceptable in the sticky summer months, may not be acceptable in the fall/winter season. While business casual is hard to define, since it also depends on the type of company or industry you're in, here are some items that you could wear to work this fall/winter season, and still look fashionable in your cubicle.  Click here to read more about AskMen.com's trendy suggestions for your new fall wardrobe.