Being defensive at work… an alternative approach to receiving criticism.
07/03/10 at 7:51 pm
Have you ever found yourself arguing back in a reactionary way after receiving criticism at work? Being defensive is a very common reaction to criticism in the workplace. In most cases, being defensive however can hinder progress or do no good at all. Often times, a defensive reaction only further distances the opposing critic.
Next time [...]
Many Web Hosts Move Toward Unlimited Traffic Packages
X-alt.org reported on a trend in the web development and IT sector of web hosting companies moving toward a complete elimination of data transfer quotas on hosting accounts. Yahoo, Godaddy and 1 & 1 have all made the move to eliminate such quotas that many customers have felt were overly technical and confusing.
View the article: [...]
Kentucky Building and Construction Contractors
This is a business list for Building and Construction Contractors in Kentucky. We are continuing to seek out submissions for quality and reliable contractors in the fields of construction, engineering and architecture. Please feel free to contribute to this list by submitting your business via our contact page. There are also featured advertising options available [...]
Full StoryKentucky Accounting and Tax Services
This is a business list for accountants, tax service professionals and CPAs in Kentucky. We are continuing to seek out submissions for quality and reliable financial professionals in KY. Please feel free to contribute to this list by submitting your business via our contact page. There are also featured advertising options available for paid sponsors.
Bruce [...]
Why Would a Small Business Need a Website?
When you think of a website the first thing that comes to mind is a company that has a large customer base spread throughout the United States and abroad. Today, everyone should have a website, especially small business owners in Kentucky.
Full StoryKentucky Power Company To Buy From Illinois Wind Power
Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric Company will make a request from the Public Service Commission to buy electricity from Illinois. The increased cost for the wind generated electricity will be passed down to consumers should the deal go through.
109.5 megawatts will be the amount of power sought from the Grand Ridge Energy Wind [...]
P.G. Sells prescription-drug business to Warner Chilcott PLC for $3.1 billion
Procter Gamble Co.’s prescription-drug business will be sold to Warner Chilcott PLC for $3.1 billion. Warner Chilcott specializes in women’s health and dermatology products. This deal will boost Warner Chilcott’s annual sales by $2.3 billion along with adding an excellent osteo porosis treatment to its product line allowing it to enter the urology and gastroenterology [...]
Full StoryKentucky Non-Employer Businesses Up From 2006 – U.S. Census data
U.S. Census data showed that non-employer businesses were up 4.1 percent since 2006. The total number of non-employer businesses in Kentucky are 278,100–up from 267,161 in 2006. Non-employer businesses are typically self-employed individuals with unincorporated businesses.
Full StoryKentucky Real Estate Agents
This section focuses on real estate agents in Kentucky. We are continuing to seek out submissions for quality and reliable real estate agents for all counties, both residential and commercial real estate. Please feel free to contribute to this list by submitting your business via our contact page.
Mc Cann Real Estate
348 Colony Blvd
Lexington, KY
Phone: (859) [...]
Featured Members
X-alt Technology and Business News
X-alt has relaunched its website and will release current news on technology and business topics for the internet.
Dads Bourbon Balls
The home of Dad’s “World Famous” Chocolate Bourbon Balls, the most delectable hand crafted Bourbon Chocolates anywhere. Each one is hand crafted with love using Kentucky’s finest 90 proof straight Bourbon Whisky. [...]
New Head of Cincinnati Economic Development Organization Favors Aggressive Economic Development
Julie Janson, from Duke Energy, will become the next president of the Cincinnati USA Partnership–the Cincinnati economic development organization. Julie Janson favors regionalism and aggressive economic development, and in 2008 she headed Duke Energy’s Ohio and Kentucky operations.
Contact info:
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
441 Vine St Ste 300
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2812
1 513 579 3111
cincinnatichamber.com
About the organization:
The Cincinnati USA [...]




