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Sign of the Times? GE Sells its Famed Training Facility

MeetingsNet

A private group of investors has purchased Crotonville, General Electric’s management-training facility for nearly 70 years, for $22 million and will operate the suburban New York venue as a conference center—which means that business groups can meet in the same spaces that legendary GE CEO Jack Welch educated his management teams.

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Corporate Travel That Works: New Trends

Smart Meetings

Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options. For many, this could mean handier departure times, meeting schedules or incorporating more time for recovery after a long flight or train ride.

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Get Paid to Travel: 15 Companies That Will Give You Money to Go On Vacation

Motivation Excellence

Happier workers are more likely to stay with the company meaning less time spent on interviewing, hiring and training replacements. Bonanza, an online marketplace, combines the gift of travel with a corporate retreat. It also means a happier workplace where people are better able to communicate and cooperate. Freedom February.

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Vacation Rental Management Company: Business Model and Growth Strategies Overview

AltexSoft Travel

For that, you can either develop a full-blown business plan or go with the more succinct business model canvas (check our free online BMC template ). Marketing-only companies take care of the administrative operations (including marketing, pricing, distribution, online communications, etc.), Classic business model canvas.

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A Vacation Rental Deep Cleaning Checklist for the Spring

Redfin

Most everyone remembers to replace the batteries in the smoke detector, but this is a good time to double-check the directions for the smart TVs and replace the batteries in the television remote too. We use spreadsheets, labels and online appointment scheduling to ensure that all of our properties are open and ready for our guests.

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20 Types of Corporate Events You Should Know About

Social Tables

To train: Training and development play vital roles in running a successful business, and corporations often host in-depth training events, such as first aid workshops, on-the-job skills, or team-building retreats. Typically lasting between one to two hours, round tables may take place in person or remotely.

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Unique Ideas For An Unforgettable Corporate Team-Building Experience

Traveler's Q

However, more involved activities such as a retreat or offsite group outing would likely require some degree of company downtime and therefore should not occur during normal business hours. Teams also learn how to work together in a virtual environment, which is important for remote teams.