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Social Networking for Business: Does it Really Work? :: Women on.

Women on Business

Example 1: During the 2004 election season, I connected with a new friend through a grassroots Asian Pacific Islander political group. EVEN MORE: Yet another example: a good friend of mine from the 2004 Dean campaign, who was active in the 2008 Obama campaign as well, put in a request for web developers through his Facebook e-mail.

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Could a Four-Year-Old Do What Carl Icahn Does?

Harvard Business Review

In 2011 it was $2 billion , good for third place. And now, just after passing the average life expectancy for an American male , he seems to be in the midst of the best run of his career. Apple Finance Skill vs. luck' He reportedly took home compensation of $1.7 In 2012 it was $1.9 billion , putting him in second place.

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What Apple Should Do with Its Massive Piles of Money

Harvard Business Review

But as Apple’s profits multiplied from 2004 through 2011, it was clear that, as you now call it, “ return of capital ” to shareholders was not a pressing priority for Mr. Jobs. Yet these careers and the returns that they can generate are not guaranteed. I disagree with this priority. That’s just 2.1% Employee incentives.