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In the Best Sales Teams, About Half of the People Are in Support Roles

Harvard Business

By looking at detailed sales data from 40 companies in technology-related industries, we have identified guidelines for the optimal amount and type of sales support and management. Many companies with low sales ROI devote less than 30% of their sales staff to support functions. paying for more higher-wage managers).

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The Questions Executives Should Ask About 3D Printing

Harvard Business

Imagine the changes afoot in the pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, according to a leading technology industry analyst. In some industries, 3D printing is projected to reach the mainstream in three to ten years.

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Pros and Cons of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) Why a “Virtual PEO” May be the Better Option

Emerson Consulting Group

A larger employer might feel that the PEO would be more efficient than hiring a sufficiently experienced HR manager. The primary rationale for retaining a PEO – at least according to the marketing of the PEO itself – is that by bundling multiple employers together it is possible to leverage efficiencies of scale.