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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Being helpful comes with a price, and the price is more work. By Maribeth Kuzmeski Oftentimes, there is more risk in customer service when the answer to our concerns is “yes.” Can you help me? Will you make an exception and do this for me just this once? Could you look into this issue I’m having?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

An additional argument in support for CEO term limits is based upon the premise that the price of CEO terms that last too long goes deeper than the obvious performance metrics…that there is somehow the missed opportunity of a different vision, never heard and never realized.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

But Everything has a price, there is no smoke without fire!!!! Self evaluations are a great gut check, but even better gut checks come from being critically assessed by others. link] ATIG Dear Mike, Transparency in communication can help us to do better. should anything be transparent?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

link] mikemyatt Hi Dan: What a great observation about the "price" of loyalty. Blind loyalty is not the same a true loyalty because there is no foundation to underpin it. As a result it will be misused, abused and eventually broken. Thanks for sharing your insights Dale. Loyalty is not free, nor is it cheap.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

Avon’s stock price was up 15% in 2007. Andrea Jung was an executive vice president at Neiman-Marcus before she joined Avon in 1996.  She became CEO of Avon in 1999, and in the past 9 years, she has helped to grow the company to achieve an annual revenue of $8.7

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

However, that’s a small price to pay for the positives that are derived. By being available as a mentor to other women – and also to men – we can lead by example as professionals and leaders, give others the benefit of our experience and perspective, and reap the reward of seeing others succeed in part because of our input.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

She is also moving into a bigger space in her building at a bargain price! As a business owner, I suggest you talk with your landlord about rent prices, you may be surprised to find out they are willing to lower your rent just to ensure you stay around.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

Some of the things you should vary and test are: • Promotion offered • Price • Free offers • Graphics • Free Trial • Color • Font • Mail Format • Length • Day and time of emailing • Subject lines and body copy • Response device (reply to email, visit website, etc.)

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

The big thing for me is I know when I add something to my life and work, there's a price to pay – time wise! So, I 'm thinking, why not take a piece of that and post it a few times a week and see what happens? Something has to be subtracted. We only have so much time. I wonder how many bloggers families pay?

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QAspire

JANUARY 3, 2010

Creativity, Effective Presentations, Pricing, Excellence, Vision, Human Resources, Research, Entrepreneurship are just some of the topics covered in the book. Whether you have done an MBA or not, whether you are experienced or novice, you got to read Instant MBA. MBA thinking is crucial for success in modern workplace.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 19, 2011

It costs 5 to 10 times more to attract a new customer than it does to keep an existing one.

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Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

For example, when gasoline prices skyrocketed a few years ago we heard from one side of the red-white-and-blue stage show that it was because Americans were wasteful and driving gas-guzzling SUVs. Of course, these prices quickly find their way to the end customer, the little guy, who is paying more for everything and can't figure out why.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

I hope your inspiring and heartfelt thoughts cause others to reflect on the great price that has been, and is continuing to be paid to protect our freedom. It is because of men like you that we all have the privilege of freedom. Best wishes Bo… [link] mikemyatt Thank you Mark.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

include: MacDermid, Sanofi-Aventis, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Raytheon, USDA, Catalina Marketing, Nielsen Media, Starbucks, Fortune Brands, U.S.C., Â She has been published in leading industry magazines and ghost authored a number of chapters for books published by Linkage, Inc and Pearson Education. Johnson & Johnson and others. in Zoology.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

by Scott Keller and Colin Price. In Beyond Performance , Scott Keller and Colin Price reveal that achieving organizational excellence is a combination of performance – the delivery of financial results – and health – the ability to perform year after year. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Chris Brady

JANUARY 11, 2011

Main | There Will Always Be "Others" » January 11, 2011 Expect to Earn It Children and adults alike fantasize about becoming big successes. THAT'S why we stop and stare when they perform, THAT'S why we pay super high ticket prices to see them live, THAT'S why we read their books and tac their posters on our walls.

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Chris Brady

MAY 19, 2010

Excellence only comes with a price, and sometimes paying that price will almost bring us to our knees. It's a condition that afflicts some people once they realize greatness will exact a price from them. » May 19, 2010 Puffy Faces  Struggles and obstacles are a normal part of high achievement.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 14, 2011

 The pain of discipline is always less than the price of regret.  The pain of discipline is always less than the price of regret.   Today I have an excellent audio book from Robin Sharma to share with you.  Enjoy!  Again, when you take care of your people, they in turn take care of Clients. 

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Most think of risk management as an insurance policy, the price paid to help prevent potentially negative outcomes. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Such a view leads to the conclusion that risk management is a business expense with a highly subjective value proposition. Consider leaving a comment!

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 18, 2011

During a time of high gasoline prices, distribution disruptions and a declining national economy in the mid-1970s, I was general sales manager for an RV and Marine industries equipment supplier. Source: The New York Times, December 18, 2011. Traditionally, these recreational industries have led the U.S.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

This guide comes with no obligation price quotes from professional and expert background check service providers – all pre-screened and qualified to best fit your background checking needs. Interviews, references, and referrals are priceless when it comes to hiring, but in some circumstances, they’re not enough. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 31, 2011

When insurers or health care providers have to battle one another to attract customers, they must differentiate themselves by charging lower prices or providing better service. But if an insurer dominates a marketplace, it can raise prices and lower service standards with impunity.

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Chris Brady

JANUARY 5, 2011

  And now for the new contest, our first of 2011! Posted by: Matt Foote | January 05, 2011 at 09:50 AM New gift ideas for 2011! Posted by: Matt Foote | January 05, 2011 at 09:50 AM New gift ideas for 2011! Posted by: Carmine Villani | January 05, 2011 at 10:08 AM 21st Century view finder!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Question: We’ve brought in a number of high priced consultants to perform a business case analysis. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Question: We’ve brought in a number of high priced consultants to perform a business case analysis. If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Consider leaving a comment!

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2012

It's emerged as this season's hot holiday pricing strategy for online retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy: dynamic pricing. That's the strategy, employed by industries such as airlines, in which a seller moves prices up and down quickly, charging similar customers different prices for the same product or service.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 5, 2011

And with today’s abundance of easily accessible product pricing and performance information these individuals face increasing pressure to lower product costs and increase value. Without adequate sales, any organization will fail – yet even star sales persons experience low conversion rates and long sales cycles.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 13, 2011

It turned out that the unit was driving profits by raising prices and cutting marketing and advertising expenditures. Higher prices and reduced advertising created an opening for competitors to take away market share, which they did. The next thing the company knew, it couldn’t raise prices anymore, and market share kept falling.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 3, 2011

on October 9, 2007. Since then, it has doubled to 1,331.10 (May 27, 2011 close) — still only 85% of that all-time high. The fact is, because of the structure of their compensation, CEOs are rewarded for share price volatility not performance. Assume both took the reins on January 1, 2007 and are still there.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2011

Thinking long-term has led this retailer’s CEO to investigate real estate purchases at lower rates and to buy up high-end equipment now while the prices are low. For example, one-click access to thousands of mutual funds, or exceptional service for the price paid. People and businesses are looking for opportunities.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 26, 2012

Differentiating is the key to winning on value over price. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. You don’t force testimonials. You EARN testimonials. Testimonials are your ONLY valid proof. DIFFERENTIATE IN THE MIND OF THE CUSTOMER. Your branded emails can differentiate you from the others. TAKE ACTION.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

While the rules may be shifting, the long-term sustainable advantage gained by building a strong brand – a brand that builds stability, trust, loyalty, and drives a premium price – remains consistent. Cómo consigue una marca la confianza de sus (potenciales) clientes | Soy Digital 2011 says: January 3, 2011 at 5:14 pm [.]

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Here’s the cold hard truth…if you cheat your family to invest into your career, you and your loved ones will pay a very heavy price. I'm looking forward to learning from you in 2011. I'm looking forward to 2011 and I appreciate your advice and friendship. Have a joy filled 2011. Thanks for the great reminder.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 27, 2011

Wal-Mart offers one of the most well-known strategic principles: Low prices, every day. Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc. Creating and adhering to a concise, unforgettable, action phrase can help everyone keep an eye on the ball at all times. This content is intended for personal and non-commercial use only.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 6, 2010

So how exactly does a small firm with only 20 employees manage to make millions every year without offering prices much lower than their competitors? It’s simple: They hire the right people. James Dillard, owner of Dillard’s Septic Service in Annapolis, Maryland, runs a business that most others might consider ‘beneath’ them.

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