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  Leveraging Risk Management A Microsoft and Knowledge@Wharton collaboration In the business world, risk is everywhere — fires, natural disasters, exchange-rate fluctuations, changes in interest rates, credit ratings and commodities prices. It’s the wild card that can upset even... Read More... Published: Friday, January 25, 2008, 10:09 AM Tags: capital budgeting, Cost of Risk, Risk Management, Hedging costs, ERM

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  Marketing for the Bottom Line A Microsoft and Knowledge@Wharton collaboration That Wal-Mart, the low-cost mass retailer, and BMW Group, a high-end automaker, can have anything in common seems improbable. But they do. Both companies have figured out a way to put a long-term value on... Read More... Published: Friday, January 25, 2008, 09:44 AM Tags: David Reibstein, Long-Term Investment, Measuring Intangibles, Marketing Investment, Long-Term Value

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  Finding Profitable Growth Paths A Microsoft and Knowledge@Wharton collaboration What is the best strategy for a company to grow? By increasing the sales of high-margin, best-selling products, right? That sounds like a no-brainer, but it may not always be the smartest move, says John... Read More... Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 11:53 AM Tags: profitability analysis, best practices, growth strategies

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  10 management strategies for success in accounting business By L. Gary Boomer While there are seminars and on-the-job training for managing partners, there is no book or school on how to manage an accounting firm. Too often, managing partners get strapped with administrative duties and fail to lead the firm toward... Read More... Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 11:36 AM Tags: Financial Management, Senior Managers, evaluate business data, policies: procedures, procedures, Organizational Wellness, Facilitate Dialogue, best practices, management strategy, strategy, human resource management, L. Gary Boomer

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  And the Winner Is… Meaningful recognition programs you can actually use By Tracy Faleide Content Provided By The Partner Channel is a “go to” advertising and marketing resource that works creative magic for members. As members of The Partner Channel, Partner organizations... Read More... Published: Friday, January 04, 2008, 03:05 PM Tags: Tracy Faleide, award recognition, human resource management