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A Look at How Brad D. Smith Motivated and Inspired Intuit Employees

Success

Smith’s unconventional motivation fostered success In 2006, when he was senior vice president of Intuit’s Small Business Division, he told his team he would put on a 1920s bathing suit and jump in a pond if they met the launch deadline for the latest version of QuickBooks. Rolling Thunder” worked. QuickBooks-related revenue jumped to $861.7

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Product/Program Promotion Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned Expert Interview

Stephanie LH Calahan

  You are ready to get your promotion "out there." Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.    What were you promoting (book, program, teleseminar, etc.)?   What did you do that went well in your launch promotion? Now you can!

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. They specialize in offering educational and networking opportunities, and they’re always looking for passionate professionals to help organize local events. I felt called to it from day 1.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

Executive Leadership Support Blog

In 2006, an assistant professor I’d previously worked with was initially promoted to Executive VP before later becoming President. As a result, I was named Salesforce Woman of the Month (July 2020), a recognition given to me by the global Women’s Network — the largest Equality group in the company.

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Social Media Basics for Bootstrap Businesses

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! For businesses based in the UK I recommend UK Business forums and 4 Networking. David Said on May 26th, 2010 at 3:03 pm Social media is a great way to promote your business but by actively participating in these Web 2.0 What is Small Business Infrastructure? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Don't Let Empty Pockets Hold You Back!

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! And don’t forget to network, network, network! From what i have read, you and i are on the same page about business operation and promotion. Use your family memeber and close friends to help you promote yourself and your company. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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Working From Home Basics

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Working From Home Basics by Stefan Töpfer on Jun 02, 2010 I am very quick to promote working from home; whether you are self-employed, a freelancer or telecommute, I believe that working from home can be the lifeline that many small businesses need. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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