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How to make the most of LinkedIn as a business executive

Heard about LinkedIn but not convinced whether it is for you? Even if you aren’t passionate about social media, the nature of business in the 21st century has made this medium nearly impossible to ignore. While there may not appear to be any consequences for not having an account, the opportunity cost of not being on this network could be costing you an untold amount in sales. Marc Leder understands the power of this platform, as he uses it to connect with fellow colleagues in the private equity industry on a regular basis. If you are ready to learn about…

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How to Assess What Your New Business Should be Outsourcing

Almost every business needs to outsource some areas of its operations, this could be anything from HR, wages or logistics and smart outsourcing can help your business to run more effectively and reduce costs. With that being said, many businesses make poor decisions and over-outsource or fail to outsource at all, both of which can cause problems for businesses. In your first few years in business you will be most at risk of failing and it is important therefore that you make smart choices when it comes to what areas of your business that you should be looking to outsource.…

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The elusive new customer: How to tap into the hardest market

Take a look at any successful, thriving business and one thing will become abundantly clear – they have a clear strategy when it comes to targeting new customers. New customers are the bread and butter of pretty much every business out there – without them, growth is hugely difficult and it’s one of the reasons why companies are so happy to invest huge amounts of money into this segment. Additionally, if you were to analyze some of the tactics used by leading business strategists like JD Dukes, it would soon become clear that new customers are at the forefront of…

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Strategic Growth for the Modern-Day Business Owner

Some would suggest that the potential for a business to grow has never been greater. The rise of the internet immediately means that there are an immense amount of opportunities and you don’t necessarily have to have huge financial clout to benefit. There are hordes of business growth stories providing inspiration as well. You only have to take The Select Family, run by Steve Sorensen, to realize that growth can occur in absolutely any industry and occur in huge doses. However, apart from the obvious, how does a business grow to such levels? Let’s take a look at some of…

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Important Facts About Charles Phillips’ Business Approach

Charles Phillips is nowadays seen as a market innovator, one of the most successful and inspiring business leaders in the world. All the work that he did was envied, mainly due to a strong aggressiveness that appeared after he became CEO of Infor. However, even Charles Phillips previous role at Oracle was filled with aggressiveness, making his entire business approach one that is studied in schools. When Charles was Oracle CEO there were many huge acquisitions that were made. That was a strategy that was moved towards Infor, leading towards constant growth, one that will surely continue in the following…

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