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What Does a CEO Really Do?

Do you know what the responsibilities of a CEO are? It is an incredibly difficult question to answer, because it varies so much depending on the industry the company is involved in, how established it is, who works there, how the senior management team is built up, and more. But there are a few things that all CEOs have to do. And according to Charles Phillips Infor CEO’s wife Karen Phillips, her husband fulfills those duties very well. Owning the Vision The CEO must set, own, live, and breathe the vision of the company. They need to know where the…

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Tips for throwing a large gathering

Planning your first event? While you may be nervous right now, following a few rules of thumb makes it likely that it will go off much better than you are expecting. Check out our tips for throwing a large gathering below… 1) Spread the word The most crucial aspect of planning an event is to spread the word to desired attendees. Fortunately, this task has become considerably easier in the age of the internet, as social networks such as Facebook come with highly effective event planning tools. In addition to the many features they provide planners, they remind attendees (and…

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How to Navigate Your First Heavy Duty Truck Purchase

There are dozens of reasons you might want to purchase a heavy-duty vehicle. Whether you own a business that will rely on ground transportation or you are a trucker seeking more autonomy in your occupation, having your own truck is a significant step toward more power and higher profits. However, buying a commercial truck isn’t like getting a personal vehicle. Because heavy-duty machinery is so much more expensive than the average four-wheeler, every step of the process ? from gaining approval from a financial institution to test-driving the truck of your dreams ? is more complicated than you can imagine.…

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Why You Need a Hometown Marketer

Marketing has changed dramatically in recent years. The internet has developed into the perfect environment for cultivating a customer base, which means marketers all over the world can lend their expertise in content creation and social media management. As a result, most businesses have begun outsourcing their marketing to faraway firms ? to their own detriment. While marketing continues to move to the web, there are still dozens of reasons why the location of a marketing agency makes a huge difference in the efficacy of a business’s campaign. Here are five opportunities businesses will have with local marketers that they…

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Is Your Business Giving Back to the Community?

What is your business doing to give back to the community? Being a business owner, there are many opportunities for you to help the locals, many of whom likely support your brand. Some business owners will simply write checks to area charities, the chamber of commerce, a local school or two etc. Others, meantime, will opt to undertake some projects in the local neighborhoods. Still others will offer to sponsor an area Little League team or make some related contribution. No matter what option or options your business chooses, it is important that you never forget the locals. Remember, without…

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