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The USPS Lesson

Women on Business

As managers we set goals and applaud when goals are exceeded, but what do you do when they aren’t achieved? The one thing that has stuck out as the most missed element of the situation is the slow response of the post office to technological advances. Be proactive about change. Eliminating jobs won’t solve the problem.

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6 Factors That Can Impact Your Commercial Business

Strategy Driven

While some of these elements are within a business owner’s control, others are external forces that require a well-thought-out strategy to manage. Technological Advancements The rising pace of technological developments offers both opportunities and obstacles for commercial businesses.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. So, what’s wrong with tenure you ask?

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6 Things I’m Learning from Millennials

Strategy Driven

Pulling this off required matrix management across IS, marketing, customer service, product management, and product development. What is your view on the USP that would enable this product line to leapfrog the competition? Diversity-mindedness Connects Us All. Here are some real examples of things I’ve heard. About the Author.

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A Penny for My Thoughts – Sid Levinsohn : Blog | Executive.

CO2

One of the greatest lessons Sid taught Rick and I was USP (Unique Selling Proposition). Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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4 Innovative Ways to Pitch for New Clients

Strategy Driven

Unique hooks could be anything from the technology behind the product to the pricing, the variety of inventory, or even your manufacturing guarantee/warranty. It’s also important you put a lot of focus and emphasis on what makes your company unique , what makes it stand out from the competition.

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19 Tips & Ideas on Starting & Running Your Own Business

Miles Anthony Smith

The successful entrepreneur knows how to manage those fears, and understands that failure can just be another step on the road to success. You Have Trouble Managing Stress Running your own business, especially in the early days, is hard. This added overhead can be worthwhile if you manage to raise enough, but it's still worth noting.

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