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January 2008 - Posts

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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... Read More... Published: Friday, January 25, 2008, 10:09 AM Tags: ERM, capital budgeting, Hedging costs, Risk Management, Cost of Risk

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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... Read More... Published: Friday, January 25, 2008, 09:44 AM Tags: David Reibstein, Marketing Investment, Measuring Intangibles, Long-Term 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... Read More... Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 11:53 AM Tags: profitability analysis, growth strategies, best practices

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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... Read More... Published: Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 11:36 AM Tags: L. Gary Boomer, procedures, Facilitate Dialogue, Senior Managers, Financial Management, Organizational Wellness, evaluate business data, human resource management, policies: procedures, management strategy, strategy, best practices

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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... Read More... Published: Friday, January 04, 2008, 03:05 PM Tags: Tracy Faleide, award recognition, human resource management