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5 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth

Women on Business

Networking is one of the most powerful and cost effective marketing tools and lead generation for small businesses. Again, saves on costs of paper. This can reduce energy costs by up to 50%. A great way to do so is by joining and participating in women networks. Avoid printing to save on paper. This saves on postage.

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Products and Services that Address Deep Rooted Social Problems

Strategy Driven

They prove that the most economically disadvantaged people on the planet create a great market for social entrepreneurs – AND provide a terrific testing ground for innovation and cost control. 275,817,462 saved in energy-related expenses. 10,115,224 kWh generated from renewable energy. ?(For The Brownie Strategy.

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Texas Roadhouse and a Leader’s Legacy

Mark Sanborn

That way,” he explains, “ Visitors can see that failure isn ’ t a bad thing when you ’ re trying to innovate.”. Known as a maverick, he often “got in trouble” with chain management for his innovative ideas and promotions. That personal investment from owners actually began as a low-cost method of advertising. The Beginning.

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The Four Vs of Employee Motivation: Velocity, Visibility, Value, and Valor

Strategy Driven

Disengaged and distracted employees cost businesses money as they ‘sleepwalk’ through their workday, bringing little energy or passion to the table. For businesses that want to continually innovate and grow, engaged employees who work with passion and feel a profound connection to their company are required.

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Frugal Innovation: Lessons from Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Renault-Nissan

Harvard Business Review

He was impressed by Indian engineers' ability to innovate cost-effectively and quickly under severe resource constraints. Recently, in New York, we participated in a panel discussion organized by the Asia Society called " Jugaad Innovation: Reigniting American Ingenuity " (you can watch a video here ).

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The Comprehensive Business Case for Sustainability

Harvard Business Review

Yet executives are often reluctant to place sustainability core to their company’s business strategy in the mistaken belief that the costs outweigh the benefits. These unpriced natural capital costs are generally internalized until events like floods or droughts cause disruption to production processes or commodity price fluctuation.

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Why the South Will Lead in the Global Tilt

Harvard Business Review

It's easy for leaders in the North to underestimate their counterparts in the South, attributing their success to government support or low-cost labor, but such a viewpoint is narrow and risky. Successful leaders of the South have enormous energy, ambition, and business savvy, and they are aiming to compete everywhere on the planet.