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It’s Not the End: Why Creating an Exit Strategy Sets Your Business Up for Long-Term Success

Success

Be aware of business environments and world factors that could influence or impact your decision, and make that a point of focus while building the strategy. Yahoo refused to buy Google for $1 billion in 1998 and again refused $5 billion in 2002. And sadly, in 2008 Yahoo turned down an offer to be acquired by Microsoft for $44.6

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IDEAS Ltd to Sponsor Design Guild Mark 2024, call for entries

Workplace Insight

Founded by Keith Lovelace in 2002, IDEAS is a leading authority in ergonomics and inclusive design for any commercial or public space including leisure, sports, hospitality, healthcare, and education. Since its inception in 2008, the Design Guild Mark has grown to become one of the most influential and coveted design programmes.

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Green Gift Giving: Soda Stream Review & Giveaway!

Eco-Office Gals

Sodastream’s products are a great addition to the home or office making green steps: How Does SodaStream Help the Environment? Globally, 206 billion liters of bottled water were consumed in 2008 (Zenith International Global Bottled Water Report, 2008).

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Thursday Morning & 20 Years of Celebrating You & Your Profession!

Office Dynamics

In 2002, they discussed Becoming a World Class Assistant hosted by Catepillar Inc. ” They discussed why image matters; how to dress to flatter your unique image, how to dress appropriately for your environment, dressing consistently with your content, dressing with good taste. In 2008, Sail to Success!

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What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important?

Success

in his 2002 best-selling book, Authentic Happiness. When employers put the emphasis on results rather than hours spent at the office , productivity increases, say the Results Only Work Environment (ROWE) study authors. Flexible work schedules lead to better productivity, a study from the University of Minnesota shows.

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