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Sweet Harry (1989-2010)

Building Personal Strength

Yesterday morning Kathleen spent some quality time with him, knowing it might be her last chance. When his quality of life started to nose-dive, it was time. Kathleen gave me a sharp warning."He Copyright 2010. My relationship with Harry lasted 14 years. He doesn't like his tummy rubbed." But Harry seemed to love it.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

One half of building business is supplying quality products or services; the other half is skill in building relationships. Being sharp means being succinct. If you rely on searches for your background research, so will those you work with (if they are sharp). No one is equally expert at both. Rehearse your pitch.

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To Know and Still Glow

Chris Brady

Posted by: Dorothy Hendricks | December 14, 2010 at 12:53 AM Chris, What an awesome post. Posted by: Cathy - Team Rascals | December 14, 2010 at 12:54 AM Chris: Thanks so much for sharing this. Posted by: Phyllis Hoff | December 14, 2010 at 08:18 AM Love it! I turned, amidst the crowd, to discern why. I had to share on facebook!

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The Not-So-Secret Secrets to Making It Big: Five Surprisingly Doable Steps That Will Propel You to the Top

Strategy Driven

probably does have are three non-glamorous but crucial qualities: focus, discipline, and follow-up. These three qualities might not sound extraordinary, but they can truly set you apart. If you have those qualities, you’ll excel. A laser-sharp strategy is much more practical, productive, and economical.

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Competing on Service: Eleven Ways to Beat the Competition by ‘Hugging’ Your Customers

Strategy Driven

The Bad: The Local Coffee Shop In tough economic times, small business owners should have a laser-sharp focus on great customer service, doing everything they can to ensure their customers feel respected and loved. Read on for examples from my own experience and lessons on what can be learned from the good and bad sides of customer service.

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How to Pull Your Company Out of a Tailspin

Harvard Business Review

By 2010 the company had become the best-performing stock in the S&P 500, worth $30 per share and earning investors a return of 29 times. In the photography industry, Leica provides a sharp example of how adding new capabilities can help a company reverse free fall. Since then its stock has more than doubled.

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People Are Angry About Globalization. Here’s What to Do About It.

Harvard Business Review

personal consumption expenditures in 2010 and that over half of that amount actually went to U.S. That’s a more than a hundredfold escalation in labor costs, plus higher materials costs — and horrible quality. newspapers, the share of foreign stories has declined from 27% in 1987 to 11% in 2010. Furthermore, U.S.