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Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?

Harvard Business Review

Also, as we explained in an earlier article , we believe that being an established CEO of a small firm involves much less angst than being a senior member of a consulting, investment banking, or private equity firm. million EBITDA company for 4x paying $6 million and using 50% debt financing.

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The INs and OUTs of Business Literacy

HR Digest

Joe Knight, Principal Owner and Senior Consultant with the Business Literacy Institute. Joe Knight: Training, training, training, interactive, basic training on the three statements, financial ratios, and the changing financial environment. Joe Knight | Principal Owner and Senior Consultant with the Business Literacy Institute.

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Hiring Veterans Is Good Business. So Why Don't We Do It More Often?

Harvard Business Review

Ten years after the start of the Iraq War, we're all familiar with the case for hiring veterans: they're mature, responsible, have significant managerial experience, and are used to chaotic, ambiguous environments. Many possess skills that are highly transferable. So why is the gap between veteran and nonveteran unemployment rates 9.4%

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