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LaRita Heet

Freelance Writer, Journalist, IBT Designer, LMH Communications
Kirkwood, MO, USA
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For 16 years, I have been a full-time freelance writer, journalist, author, editor and distance-learning curriculum designer. More than 1,500 articles I've written/edited appearing in 60+ magazines, newspapers and websites. My writing specialties include business (especially small businesses), executive profiles, green topics, health issues, real estate, real estate investment, continuing professional education (CPE), distance learning design and authorship, diversity, corporate sustainability, social responsibility, banks and credit unions, and many other general and business-related topics. In addition, I'm a distance learning curriculum designer and author of 50+ state-accredited real estate prelicense, post-license, and continuing education distance learning texts and courses, and dozens more business soft-skills courses.

I am also a columnist with Credit Union BUSINESS Magazine, and a regular contributor to other magazines and websites. Currently, I am writing a book, In the Basement , a memoir of Jay Briseno, the most severely wounded soldier to have survived the war in Iraq.

I welcome the challenge of learning new things every day, of writing for and about businesses, business leaders, and "ordinary" people who are anything but.

If you're looking for a freelance writer for your magazine, business or curriculum design project, perhaps it's time to bring on the Heet.

Industry: Writing, Journalism, Media, Computer-Based Training, Distance Learning
Size of Business: 1 - 10 employees
Years in Business: 11-25 years
Affiliations: none listed
Business Interests: Writing, Small Businesses, Real Estate and Investments, Diversity, HR, Social Responsibility, Volunteerism, LGBT, Books, Profiles, Green Business, Motivation, Management

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  • Maggie -- Excellent guide -- thanks so much for the great ideas. Another place to check out some "outside the box" promotional products is www.ArtPromos.com/dept.asp?id=31, which offers more than the standard mugs and pens: check out the options for promotional cosmetics, wine openers and accessories, bbq items, and other housewares for a wide variety of useful promo items.
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  • Time Clocks - 04/04/2007
    Paul and Susan - Thanks so much for bringing this "salaried employee" aspect of time clock usage to my attention. I've seldom seen a situation in which it is good for employee morale (or necessary) to have salaried employees punch in and out. There are some exceptions - the small retail or restaurant situations - in which squabbles about whose shift it was broke out among assistant managers, but overall, and if you hire high-quality salaried workers, it's not usually necessary to have those salaried employees clock in and out. The one aspect of this guide that refers to a time clock's cost distribution capabilities is the only one I've seen that is definitely applicable to all levels of workers - owner on down - in specific industries or with specific jobs. (And even that applies more to your company's BILLING practices, rather than payroll.) Regarding this guide, it's written more with the hourly employee in mind, but now that you've brought this to my attention, I will edit the guide accordingly. Thanks for the great catch and for your helpful comments!
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  • Thanks for an excellent guide, Jenni! I especially like your reminder that no one should have to be verbally abused by a customer. In today's world where many customers abuse the notion that "the customer's always right" and turn a business's employees into their own verbal punching bags, this is a necessary step in dealing with these VERY difficult customers.
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  • Great guide, Tom, and excellent resources! Thank you!
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  • This is a great guide! Because prime commercial property is expensive, many small business owners end up buying a smaller building with less storage space, and then renting a nearby self-storage unit to store extra supplies, merchandise, or infrequently-used signage, point of purchase materials, etc. Self-storage facilities are typically much less expensive than commercial properties, and allow you to use your business building for the essentials of operating your business.
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  • To find a real estate agent or broker who have embraced a strong ethical business code, go to the National Association of REALTORS at www.realtor.com. REALTORS have pledged to follow the NAR's strict Code of Ethics, and give you the added assurance of working with real estate professionals with the highest professional integrity.
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  • This is a terrific resources for Missouri small business owners - of which I am one! Thanks for the great information.
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  • Excellent guide and resources! I, too, have found that hiring family and/or friends lends itself to a higher degree of loyalty and accountability on the worker's part, which is absolutely necessary for any small business.
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