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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Blakely , 52, is the founder and executive chairwoman of Spanx , the Atlanta-based shapewear company that rocketed to fame after Oprah Winfrey included it on her “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list in 2000. To reach that level, to be named the youngest self-made woman on Forbes ’ “World’s Billionaires” list in 2012 and No.

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The Real Reasons People Are Quitting by Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

The saying goes that people join companies, but they leave managers. The sudden loss of large numbers of staff is destabilizing to companies and in the larger picture, to the entire global economy. It costs a company 6-9 months of an employee’s annual salary to replace them. That number has increased from age 42 in 2012.

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In the fiercely, competitive struggle of fashion and service, Burberry does it well

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What keeps a company in business in today’s competitive retail market? Within minutes of entering a boutique, can a prospective buyer be confident of a friendly atmosphere, of comfortable surroundings, and that of a customer service consultant capable of expertly assisting without being annoying?

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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Recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus, Black Enterprise , Fast Company , and many other organizations and media outlets, Accius not only forges a strategic path forward for people over age 50, he brings others along with him. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Andrea Callanan. Grant Cardone. Brian Culhane.

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