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

Success

I’ve done a number of things in the spirit of employee motivation ,” said Smith, who was named CEO in 2008. “I Intuit managers developed a preannouncement strategy code-named “Rolling Thunder.” His favorite charities are those helping young children with special needs and advancing educational programs—including his own.

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act , children with disabilities under 3 may receive early intervention services. From ages 3 to 21, children can receive special education services through their local public schools. So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008.

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The Rise of the Solopreneur Travel Agent

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  Examples include personal trainers, wealth managers, dog walkers, mow and blow services, sports, music and education coaches for kids, and many others.   .  These are niche businesses that provide life support services to increasingly harried, time-constrained consumers. 

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How to Choose a Robo-Advisor

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Knowing what you’re saving for—whether it’s retirement, college education for your children, a down payment on a house or all three—can help you understand your risk tolerance, timeline and other factors required to invest successfully. Determine your goals. As with any investment strategy, it’s important to start by understanding your goals.

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SUCCESS Gives Back: Promoting Literacy in At-Risk Communities

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For Hugh Murphy , the manager of product marketing and development at SUCCESS , the donation was a no-brainer. They’re inspiring, encouraging and educating new people.”. Since the relaunch of SUCCESS in 2008, the magazine has accumulated thousands of back issues from overprints and event leftovers.

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UK/Ireland small Business News Round-up – 11/04/2008 | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! This need is made more pressing following the release of figures from business data provider Equifax, which show that the number of firms going out of business across all sectors and regions increased in the first quarter of 2008. — ST.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? Trivially, his assertion that educating women is a waste, is completely nonsensical, but the final result to the economy seems to suggest his analysis could be right. — ST.

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