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Deep Dive into Customer Segmentation (Part 1 of 2)

Tom Spencer

Determining appropriate product pricing (e.g. Prioritizing new product development efforts. Choosing specific product features. This form of segmentation is widely used since specific products often cater to individual needs relating to at least one demographic element. brick-and-mortar vs online). Last words.

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How Amazon’s Higher Wages Could Increase Productivity

Harvard Business

But thinking only about the costs involved in raising wages misses a key issue: pay hikes can also boost workplace productivity. In our own research, we’ve explored the impact that minimum wages can have on businesses, as well as the ways in which higher wages can motivate employees and spur productivity.

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Strong Economy – Strong Buy-Sell Market

Martinka Consulting

Record number of small business sales in 2018! Between 35 & 45% of these owners are 65 or older (2018). We have a few articles in our “writing folder” (articles I’ve saved to write about) on bad management, how technology is replacing people, and employee unhappiness. Synergistic product line firm. Pretty small.

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What GE’s Board Could Have Done Differently

Harvard Business

in early 2018, according to Moody’s. In my view, however, the structure and processes of the GE board were poorly designed for effectively overseeing Immelt and his management team. The Board Had No Finance Committee. GE’s board had another major structural defect: It lacked a finance committee.

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The Hidden Costs of Initial Coin Offerings

Harvard Business

More recently, it has gained attention as a way to finance new ventures, through what is known as an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Less noticed, though, is ICOs appear almost antithetical to the standard approach to financing a risky venture. To generate publicity that allows them to solicit broad feedback on their beta product.

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Every Organizational Function Needs to Work on Digital Transformation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM GARTNER

Harvard Business

Digital business reached a tipping point in 2018 as organizations scaled their digital capabilities. Ultimately, every organizational function is having to manage the pressure of change in digital transformation, business models, and other areas. Without that clarity, returns from digital initiatives suffer.

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Germany Isolated as Greece Near €86 Billion Deal With Creditors; Ambitious Yes, Feasible No

MishTalk

per cent of gross domestic product in 2018 from zero this year. Jens Spahn, deputy finance minister, tweeted on Friday: “It is better done thoroughly than hastily.” An EU official said that even if Wolfgang Schäuble, Berlin’s hawkish finance minister, dug in his heels, chancellor Angela Merkel would not want Berlin isolated.

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