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8 Certifications Worth Pursuing in 2024

Strategy Driven

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Undoubtedly one of the most recognized and respected certifications in the accounting realm, the CPA designation is a hallmark of expertise and integrity. In an era of increasing scrutiny, the CIA designation enhances credibility and trust in the internal audit process.

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The New World Of Enterprise Sales

Strategy Driven

The enterprise sales practice has been highly affected by technological change, in a mostly positive manner. The evaluation team usually consisted of 2 to 4 people, led by either an Information Technology (IT) or a user contact who was most familiar with the current system and needs. My answer was: “Everything. And nothing.”

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Competition: What Competition?

Strategy Driven

If they are using new technology, you need to consider incorporating it too. Things such as ROI or ACV and CPA are the sections which need monitoring. Any business that wants to become the market leader has to keep an eye on its competitors. Your first job is to do the same as you need to understand their processes.

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

Women on Business

I have observed that Mee is such an exceptional orator because of the way he manages to so eloquently connect with an audience. Categories : Sales 2 Comments 1 Marisa Phoenix, CPA November 24th, 2010 at 9:17 am This is a GREAT post. Whenever he speaks, he seems to carry the audience in the palm of his hands.

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Why it Pays to be a Contrarian

Strategy Driven

Whether it’s Lehmann Brothers filing for bankruptcy, the introduction of a new technology, or a change of government regimes in sixteen different countries, change is inevitable. Management & Leadership Practices for Professionals Alan Fox business leadership business management contrarian devil''s advocate strategydriven'

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How I Learned the Hard Way That Aging Technology Is Expensive

Harvard Business Review

Companies love to stretch out their investments in existing technology as long as possible, a policy whose faulty logic I recently rediscovered in my role as CIO. That's because, like many CIOs, I hate buying technology that loses a significant part of its value as soon as it's delivered.

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Three Things Every Legal Firm Should Outsource

Strategy Driven

Hiring the assistance of a certified public accountant (CPA) can save you a lot of time in the long run but might also make your business more profitable as well. From back office support to case management or even basic legal research, you might be amazed by how much time and money you can save by outsourcing those very manual legal tasks.