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Guide to Commercial Due Diligence

Tom Spencer

Before reading this article, check out “ Due Diligence by Management Consulting Firms ”. What is due diligence? Due diligence is one of the most overused and understated terms in business. Due diligence is the process of being able to evaluate and understand a prospective investment, such as an acquisition, by gathering as much information as possible.

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The Strange Case of the Missing Floor

Alan Weiss

How strong are myths and “taboos”? In the US, you’ll seldom see a 13th floor on the elevator buttons or rooms that begin with “13.” There IS a 13th floor, of course, but the hotel labels it the 14th and skips 13. So people who have triskaidekaphobia who stay on the 14th floor are actually in their fear zone, but somehow overcome it by changing the number in their minds.

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Look in the obvious places first

Seth Godin Blog

That makes sense, because the obvious solution is obvious because we’ve learned how to solve problems like these. Your car keys are probably on your dresser, not in Santa Fe. Here’s the thing: if the problem is a longstanding one, if it hasn’t been solved in a while, then the places you think are obvious aren’t. Because they’ve already been tried.

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Politicians, Businesspeople, and Rotary’s 4-Way Test

Martinka Consulting

As we experience the holiday season with Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All, Thanks(giving), and the meaning of all this, I want to share my thoughts on what I consider to be one of the best codes of ethics around. It’s Rotary’s 4-Way Test and how I see it applying to politicians and businesspeople. The 4-Way Test is: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned?

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.