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

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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 team met the deadline, and he took the leap. I tend to be a storyteller and a student of history.

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

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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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Coworking is Disruptive Innovation

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The early coworking spaces (circa 2008) were targeted at a niche (freelancers and other independent workers) that was considered unattractive and inconsequential to the commercial office space industry, including the executive suites industry sub-sector.  The Christensen Institute adds that a disruptive innovation.

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Once Upon a Time in Marketing: The Power of Storytelling

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Tony Lamb loves telling the story of how he was inspired to start Kona Ice, the gourmet ice cream truck franchise he launched in 2007. My daughter literally screamed in horror before she managed to order her Popsicle.”. “People [emailed] right back and [said], ‘Wow, we made the right choice,’” Tomsic said. That is the bad news.

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Australia/ New Zealand Small Business News Round-up – 02/07/2008.

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WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Govt is big new risk for equities : The new Labor Government has become a key risk factor for investors interested in putting money into Australian stocks, a global asset manager has said. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk — ST.

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

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When Gary Moore’s son, Andrew, turned 11 in 2007, Moore worried about his future. So, the duo founded nonPareil Institute, a post-secondary training institute, in 2008. Many times, companies just really don’t know how to onboard and manage an adult on the spectrum,” Moore says. Moore’s concerns weren’t typical.

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Don't Underestimate The Importance Of Time Management

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WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! Don’t Underestimate The Importance Of Time Management by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 31, 2010 I’m sure everyone has had days, weeks, months or even years of feeling snowed under with work, stressed and like they have little time for family or friends.