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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

Win or lose, I'll Have Another's situation provides useful lessons about business and markets. Well, we can quantify that with something called a Beyer Speed Figure , a measure of a horse's performance adjusted for track conditions. And it's a lesson you can apply as you consider prices in the market. Silver Charm — 233.

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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

Win or lose, I'll Have Another's situation provides useful lessons about business and markets. Well, we can quantify that with something called a Beyer Speed Figure , a measure of a horse's performance adjusted for track conditions. And it's a lesson you can apply as you consider prices in the market. Silver Charm — 233.

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Case Study: How to Integrate an Acquired Brand

Harvard Business Review

Henry Beyer walked up to a Mini Cooper in the city parking lot across the street from his office in downtown Houston. Tony, the chief marketing officer, had suggested taking a drive so that they could talk about the integration of Beacon''s latest acquisition, VillageCar. It gave us access to a new market. Tony asked.