Ann Knapp's Articles in Business

  • Global Spa Economy Estimated at $255 Billion Annually
    According to a major report unveiled at the 2008 Global Spa Summit in New York, the global spa economy is estimated to be over $250 billion. Prepared by SRI International on behalf of The Global Spa Summit, the first-ever Global Spa Economy Report represents the most comprehensive effort yet to quantify the rapidly expanding global spa industry.
  • Automation Creates Demand for More Tech-Savvy Shipping and Receiving Clerks
    According to the U.S. Department of Labor, shipping, receiving and traffic clerks familiar with computers and other electronic and business equipment will find more ready employment due to an increase in the automation of the system.
  • For Developers, Going Green Has Never Been So Beautiful
    Today's developers recognize that buyers are seeking homes and communities that reflect their priorities and passions. One of those emerging priorities is the GREEN movement which has swept the building industry.
  • Cooperative Efforts Between Beer and Scrap Recycling Industries Work to Halt Metals Theft
    In Quebec, thieves working in the dead of night made away with sections of roofs, gutters, and wiring made of copper from four Quebec City churches. In metro Atlanta, Georgia, reports of air conditioning thefts from a few home and commercial sites are cause for concern. Meanwhile, mobile phone base station equipment has been destroyed as the result of theft of the copper wire and feedline.
  • How to Set Up an Efficient Shipping and Receiving Center
    Despite the explosive growth of electronic communication, the volume of hard mail continues to rise - driven by consumers and businesses for the handling and processing of their mail. Managing a chain of communication efficiently and cost-effectively - especially in a large corporation - is critical.
  • Create Function and Order in Your Office
    The most important function of an office is function. If your office is not organized efficiently, chances are, you are going to be less efficient as well. Too often, offices are crammed with office machines, equipment, supplies, and piles of paper that create dysfunction and even stress. Following are steps to creating an office design that's both pleasing and functional:
  • Low-tech to High-tech: History of Office Supplies
    In a world of hi-tech gear, office supplies are some of the simplest - and perhaps mundane-- devices known to man - and yet, we would be unable to reach a satisfactory level of productivity without them. Upon closer inspection, office supplies have an untold history that's both fascinating and entertaining.
  • The "Packing 411" Gives Holiday Shoppers the Upper Hand on Sending Gifts
    When it comes to handling gifts, Santa has the advantage over everyone, but with a little preparation and know-how, consumers still have some tricks up their own sleeves. It may not include a flying sleigh or eight reindeer, but there's no need to panic when it comes to shipping and receiving holiday packages.
  • Mail on the Move: How a Letter Travels
    More than 700 million pieces of mail are sorted and delivered by the Postal Service each delivery day. But how does each piece get from point A to point B? Follow the fast and furious travels of a mailpiece.

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