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The 10 Biggest Business Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them

Leading Blog

Lawyer, CPA, and serial entrepreneur, Patrick Burke, says he has made most of these big mistakes and has (barely) lived to tell about it. Most entrepreneurs are imbued with a super-strong work ethic and boundless optimism. I F YOU CAN LEARN from other’s mistakes, you have a better shot at success. Mistake #5: The Wrong Team.

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Those Who Can Speak Close More Sales :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Categories : Sales 2 Comments 1 Marisa Phoenix, CPA November 24th, 2010 at 9:17 am This is a GREAT post. Attacking and Beating Sales Reluctance With the Right Mindset “I don’t like selling. But I’m the best salesperson we’ve. An observation about sales staff I had lunch one time at a popular eatery in.

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Laskey Shares Her Insights On Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

He demonstrated an amazing work ethic, and that dedication has been part of my professional life since my first job. Also, since my father was a CPA, he was always reading about new tax laws, so he taught me at an early age to stay up-to-date on my industry and trends. My most important mentor has been my father.

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Debbie Laskey On Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

He demonstrated an amazing work ethic, and that dedication has been part of my professional life since my first job. Also, since my father was a CPA, he was always reading about new tax laws, so he taught me at an early age to stay up-to-date on my industry and trends. My most important mentor has been my father.

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How Companies Can Take a Stand Against Bribery

Harvard Business Review

External standards can also be a powerful tool in support of those efforts, helping companies strengthen ethics and compliance practices by offering a clear framework for action. It spells out the responsibilities of the board and top management, including ensuring that the organization’s strategy and anti-bribery policy are aligned.

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A Board Member’s Guide to Corporate Political Spending

Harvard Business Review

Making these decisions requires that directors have expertise, exercise informed judgment, and be guided by an ethical compass. This led to outside groups petitioning the Federal Election Commission to call a rulemaking proceeding that is now ongoing. ” Question Two: Should We Disclose that Spending?