Operational Excellence by Design - A cross-disciplinary approach in the pursuit of perfection.  XONITEK Corporation e-Newsletter January 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT We've Moved! XONITEK Corporation has moved it's offices in Upstate, New York (Binghamton).  The new office is a mere 10 miles away at:   36 Washington Avenue Lower Level Endicott, New York  13760   With the mailing address being: PO Box 87 Endicott, New York  13761   Please update your records.    The telephone number for this office (607.771.0465) and fax number (607.724.8384) have remained the same. WORKPLACE Are You Easily Distracted? - Hello? by Edwin Giles We all have to deal with interruptions and distractions at the office, but the good news is that a few simple time-management techniques can help you reduce or eliminate interruptions and keep you productive during the day.     Click here to read article.  RISK MANAGEMENT Avoiding Risk During Turbulent Times By Joe O'Donnell The headlines are filled with stories of corporate officers who exaggerate their business experience and lie about their education.  Read on to learn why you should conduct thorough background checks and due diligence on employees and management. Click here to read the article.   _____________________________________________________ The Brand: What is it and How Important is it? by Dave Chapman Part 6: This article describes and diagnoses elements of the Brand Index and how in this new world it can be a significant competitive advantage. Click here to read Part 6 in this on-going series. Click here to read the previous article.  If you have any questions or comments related to the articles contained in this publication, please contact Victoria Marsh at marshva@xonitek.com. President's Corner 2009, A New  Beginning...   I am going to call 2008 "The Year of Quicksand".  2008 started-out relatively strong and at-ease - but this proved deceptive as the observable global heath was hiding the real rot underneath.  All it took was one miss-step, and the struggle began.  And it seemed that the more we struggled, the deeper we sank - just like quicksand.   Click here to read the article. Economist Headlines The Federal Reserve: Ground Zero   Protectionism: The Battle of Smoot-Hawley   The Madoff Affair: The Con of the Century Membership Links

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