Wed.Oct 23, 2024

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A Strategic Approach for Meeting Customer Demand as Quickly as Possible

Harvard Business

The core premise of the strategic concept of “proximity” is that, thanks to digital technologies, value is being created closer and closer to the moment of demand — not just in time but also physically closer. This means companies can, in effect, procrastinate and wait until customer demand is present before producing an actual product or service. This trend, which is made possible by technologies ranging from AI to 3D printing to IoT, can help leaders make smart strategic decisions, especially

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Fed Beige Book Shows Only 3 of 12 Regions Growing, 3 Declining

MishTalk

The Fed Beige book shows a mostly steady economy in 6 of 12 regional reports. “Steady” is in context of the the worst Beige Book in years.

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3 Ways to Manage Moments of Work-Induced Anxiety

Harvard Business

How to calm your nervous system on the spot.

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Head NAR Cheerleader Blames the Election for Poor Existing-Home Sales

MishTalk

It’s the same old song in existing home sales but the head NAR cheerleader is singing an optimistic tune, blaming the election.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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How a Coal Polluter’s New Strategy for Sustainability Transformed Its Business

Harvard Business

If your team is navigating big changes, this episode is for you.

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Are Your Best Employees Eyeing the Door?

Harvard Business

Two managers share lessons they’ve learned about employee retention.

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Marketing Skin Care Products Successfully

Business Consulting Agency

In the booming skin care industry, where countless brands vie for customer attention, successful marketing is key to standing out. Effective marketing strategies must communicate the value of products, build trust, and connect with a loyal customer base. From highlighting product benefits to utilizing social media and influencer partnerships, here are essential strategies for successfully marketing skin care products.

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Full circle with myopia

Seth Godin Blog

In 1983, an old article from the Harvard Business Review changed my life. In 1960, Ted Levitt, a professor at HBS, wrote the most popular article in the Review’s history. Called Marketing Myopia, it described a different way of thinking about change and marketing. I was a (very) young MBA student at Stanford and somehow got an interview for a summer job working as the assistant to Jim Levy, the CEO of Activision.

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