| ALOA Weekly Update |
| March 4, 2010 |
Tips for hiring a locksmith
KJRH
Whether you're locked out of your home or your car, hiring a locksmith can often be a spur of the moment decision.
Angie Hicks, of consumer group Angie's List, says "First you want to research your locksmith before you need one. A lot of times we need someone in an emergency when we have locked ourselves out of our car or our house—that's not the time to find a locksmith. Find someone that's local and don't be afraid to ask for identification."
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Aloft Hotels tests keyless check in
The New York Times
Call it convenient, even antisocial, but Aloft Hotels—a Starwood brand that targets younger business travelers—is testing a new key card system that allows registering guests to bypass the front desk and head straight for their rooms.
The new system, being piloted at the brand’s location in Lexington, Mass., hinges on a key card embedded with a radio chip that unlocks the door – much like the subway passes in Chicago or the cards for Zipcar car rentals.
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Beat crooks with a home surveillance system
USA Today
There's been a rash of burglaries in town. And you're getting ready for an around-the-world trip. Yikes! Your home and all your possessions are going to need some protection.
How about a big dog? Nope. He'll get hungry in your absence. You need something that doesn't eat or need a bath. Something like surveillance cameras.
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ALOA members - Help shape the association's future
ALOA
Don't forget that the deadline to submit your vote on the ratification of the ALOA Bylaws is 11:59pm CST, March 4th. Click here to review the revisions.More
SAFETECH 2010
Click on the SAFETECH logo to register today! Join us in beautiful San Diego and connect with old and new friends. New this year—SAFETECH is offering enhanced education classes for those working on obtaining their certification. click here to learn more.More
Reports show modest but steady economic recovery
SecurityInfoWatch
Mixed reports on manufacturing, construction and personal income and spending made clear that the economy is enjoying modest growth even though the recovery remains fragile.
Manufacturing output expanded in February for a seventh straight month. Factory output has provided one of the few areas of strength for the economy. Still, the growth in manufacturing activity slowed compared with January and fell short of economists' expectations.
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Business cards: Make your first impression count
Overnight Prints
In toda'’s internet-infused society, it may seem as if traditional printed business cards are unnecessary or appear outdated. However, business cards still have an important role in the business world, said marketing expert Max Kalehoff.More
In the face of change, reinvent your small business
USA Today
What do you do when everything in your industry turns upside down? When your consumers dramatically change? When new technology pushes out traditional business methods?
Now is a time of great transformation for most industries. Some changes have been brought about by economic conditions; some by technology; some by new competition.
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