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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

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How Local Governments Are Using Technology to Serve Citizens Better

Harvard Business Review

Thus we have a world in which citizens find it easier to compare pubs than public schools, to compare hotels than hospitals. In our experience, the governments who really get it understand five key things, borrowed from the consumer digital/technology sector: Scale matters.

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Airbnb: A Spare Room for Debate

Harvard Business Review

In the early days of the Internet, services such as eBay and Craigslist revolutionized secondary markets, making it easy for individuals to buy and sell used goods. In some cities, for example, sharing economy services have been banned under laws that prohibit unlicensed hotels, taxicabs, and other professional services.

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What’s Wrong with the FAA’s New Drone Rules

Harvard Business Review

Drone operators will be regularly required, for example, to pass a written test, but won’t, as rumored, need to obtain a pilot’s license. In stark contrast, the last four years have seen continued improvement in drone technology, much of which cannot be put to use. In Washington, business as usual.

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How Employers Can Help Solve the Skills Gap

Harvard Business Review

As a result, they tend to focus narrowly on technology skills, the Accenture survey reports. The Hilton Worldwide hotel chain documents every employee's specific skills, including languages, education, experience, property experiences, local market connections, and affiliations with boards and non-profits.

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21 Home-Based Business Ideas & Tips for Starting a Business from Home

Miles Anthony Smith

Networking and marketing are vital parts of building a business, so make sure you have a plan to tackle both. If so, you can write off several things: Hotel costs: If you pay for any kind of lodging during work-related travel, keep the receipts and make sure you write this off. Rental cars: Did you rent a car for business travel?

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Why Trust Matters More Than Ever for Brands

Harvard Business Review

Market Position: Contracts, licenses, legal monopolies, customer lists. The top two elements, market position and brand — with items like goodwill, customer lists, reputation and contracts — are largely a measure of how well companies are building trust with consumers and the wider community.

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