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Seeking Fast Growers
INC MAGAZINE is seeking nominations for its annual list of fastest growing private companies. Ranking is based on the percentage in net sales over a five year period.
Focus will be on sales growth from 1988 through 1992. Net sales for 1988 must be no less than $100,000 and no higher than $125-million. Further, 1992 sales must be higher than 1991 sales.
A qualification form, which must be completed and returned by May 7, is available from Elyse Friedman. Special Reports Editor, 38 Commercial Wharf, Boston, MA 02110.
Car Phone Coverage
MANY CELLUAR car phone users don't realize that their insurance policies will cover only cellular phones that are factory installed by the manufacturer. A cellular phone installed after purchase of the vehicle, usually isn't covered and will need either a separate policy or special endorsement to your existing policy.
Many insurance companies won't provide cellular phone coverage unless the owner is already insured with them and receives auto comprehensive and collison on that policy.
Cellular phone endorsements often have a separate deductible.
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ity." a "B" item considered "medium priority" and a "C" item considered "low" priority. Such a system may, however, be a little too simplistic. So you might set up a system with "A" items requiring completion in the next, say, five work days, "B" items requiring completion within the next month and "C" items not carrying deadlines. Or you may set up a priority control system based on deadlines of individual items on your list. Or your coding system might even be more complex, with alphabetical or numerical codes representing the type of task at hand. "A" items, for instance, might be assignments that require only a few minutes to complete, while "B" items might require discussion with others first. "C" items, on the other hand, might involve a team effort. Fit your coding system to your own work needs.
Code your to-do list to your reference files-At first blush, this procedure might appear complicated and time consuming, but this simple practice can save you countless hours. When you set out to complete projects, you must frequently consult files and reference materials. As you enter tasks on your to-do list, also enter the name (and code number, if applicable) of the files or materials you must consult to get the project done. When the time comes to complete the project, all you have to do is call up the right files or materials. They'll be waiting for you.
Maintain your to-do list on tickler cards-A tickler file is simply a
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