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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

Each of the potential business benefits of 3D printing carries tax implications that could alter the equation for any anticipated operating efficiency or return on investment. What would be the cost/benefit of flattening your supply chain and moving production closer to your markets? IP piracy will be another major complication.

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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.