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Why Multinationals Are Doubling Down on Russia

Harvard Business Review

And while two years of shrinking GDP growth , sanctions , and a volatile ruble have led some companies like GM to leave the market, there has not been a large-scale exodus of MNCs from Russia. Why Russia is still attractive.

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How the Philippines Became Tech Startups’ New Source for Talent

Harvard Business Review

That’s significant for a country with a GDP of $270 billion. In combination with its proprietary B2B software, this team plays a critical role in delivering inDinero’s suite of accounting, payroll, and tax preparation services. The Philippines has a huge business process outsourcing industry.

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Get More from Your Event Spending

Harvard Business Review

GDP than the air transportation, motion picture, sound-recording, performing arts and spectator sport industries.” Yet, after sales force costs, events are the biggest line item in many marketing budgets, especially for B2B firms. ” But it’s far from moneyball when it comes to event marketing.

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The 4 Types of Cities and How to Prepare Them for the Future

Harvard Business Review

Characteristics: These cities tend to have high population growth and high growth rates in GDP per capita, demographic and economic tailwinds that help to boost returns. Examples: Phu My Hung, Vietnam; Suzhou, China; Astana, Kazakhstan; Singapore (historically).

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What If Companies Managed People as Carefully as They Manage Money?

Harvard Business Review

According to Bain’s Macro Trends Group, the global supply of capital stands at nearly 10 times global GDP. Consider the case of one B2B supplier that wanted to figure out what made some salespeople top performers. Financial capital is relatively abundant and cheap.