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Breaking down the M&A Case Study

Tom Spencer

Indeed IBM has a presence in the largest software markets in the world (e.g. IBM estimates that thanks to its footprint it could accelerate the growth of the companies it purchased by more than 40% over the two years following the acquisition in some cases. North America, Europe, etc.) that smaller companies just don’t have.

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Emerging Technology in the Accounting Industry: Instrument not Obstacle

Tom Spencer

The fact that documents are stored electronically paired with bookkeeping software means that collecting relevant statements and documents for the audit can be done more effectively and efficiently. This can be a difficult task as you have only around 5 minutes to create a video recorded answer.

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IT Consulting: What’s All the Fuss about ‘Soft Skills’

Tom Spencer

I believe this is especially the case with ‘soft skills’, a term which is often mocked as an empty excuse for applying to undersubscribed university courses. Nevertheless, a case study of the IT consulting segment can readily showcase the real-life application of soft skills.

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Top Trends in US Business Startups

Business Consulting Agency

In-Depth Exploration of Key US Startup Domains Technology and Software Startups : Facts : Technology startups hold a substantial presence, constituting over 31% of all startups in the US, as per data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For additional business assistance, talk to business experts.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

You were probably practicing case studies daily, so it should be easy to replace this daily discipline with practicing a new language every day. If you are in a technical field, maybe learn a new software or computer language, for it could come in handy one day.

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Top 11 Must-Read Project Management Books

Epicflow

The essays are based on Scott Berkun’s work experience as a project manager at Microsoft, which however doesn’t mean that his guidelines will be useful for software development projects only. Thanks to the case studies and practical tips, the edition will be useful for both beginners and experienced project managers.

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2024 Events for Project Managers, Business Leaders, and Industry Professionals

Epicflow

The conference’s agenda involves keynotes, presentations, case studies, and interviews with leading pharma experts dealing with project portfolio management. The program of the symposium includes case studies, lessons learned, academic research, actionable tips, and more. June, 13-14, Cracow, Poland ACE!