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How are you doing on price? :: Women on Business

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Since then, I have had more and more discussions with my clients about their pricing strategies and being squeezed in this market. In a lean economy, many sales and business development people feel obligated to discount their prices; at least, the discussion of price and where it fits in the sales strategy becomes more important than ever.

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Why Are Workers Are Getting A Smaller Piece Of The Economic Pie?

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The researchers analyzed data from across the OECD in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, utilities, services, transportation, and finance sectors, including data on payroll, output, and total employment. Meanwhile, the payroll-to-sales ratio was also on the decline, with the only exception across all sectors analyzed being finance.

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Why is it so darn easy to say NO?

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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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Structural Economic Shift and Unemployment

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Beginning on January 1, 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will group people by the actual number of weeks of unemployment, up to five years. There's a price to be paid for the excesses of the past decade; the U.S. Source: The New Yorker, January 3, 2011.

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The Rewards of Mentoring :: Women on Business

Women on Business

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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Thriving During an Economic Downturn :: Women on Business

Women on Business

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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Avon CEO Andrea Jung Takes Seat on Apple's Board :: Women on Business

Women on Business

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