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How to Improve Your Finance Skills (Even If You Hate Numbers)

Harvard Business

If you’re not a numbers person, finance is daunting. How do you decide which concepts are most important to understand to your work and your understanding of the business? Stop avoiding finance because you’re afraid of numbers. Think of it this way, “Finance is the way businesses keep score.

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10 Must Read Books for a Business Consultant

ConsultX

By business owners, for business owners, Conquer the Chaos enables you to reevaluate your approach, revitalize your operations, and realize the freedom and success your hard work deserves. Gary spent years building his family business from a local wine shop into a national industry leader. YouTube Video Summary: 3.

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Business Buy-Sell Facts

Martinka Consulting

Ignore what he said (is a fact), just pay attention to the word fact because in business buy-sell there are facts (musts) buyers and sellers must pay attention to no matter how special a buyer or seller thinks they or their business are. It will not be 100% financed by the bank and the seller; you will have skin in the game.

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Options for Post Consulting Careers

CaseInterview.com

*Work in strategy or business development for a big company. Run their parent's family-owned small business. Worked in finance at Pepsi, HBS, Brand manager at Oral-B. * Worked in finance at Pepsi, HBS, Brand manager at Oral-B. * Become an independent film writer and producer. * Go get a PhD in Psychology. *

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: "Win-Win" Situation for.

MishTalk

Minyanville Business and Market News. Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. Link if video does not play: Church Lady Chat With Hillary Clinton. June 21, 2013: Obamacare Effects Hit Local Governments, Small Businesses, Temp Staffing Agencies; Chicago Dumps Retirees Into Obamacare.

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The Risks and Benefits of Using AI to Detect Crime

Harvard Business

Today, for example, social media companies are expected to uncover and remove terrorist recruitment videos and messages almost instantly. AI tools also allow companies to surface suspicious patterns or relationships invisible even to experts.

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Euro Sucks Italian Blood; Prime Minister Blames Tax Evasion

MishTalk

Minyanville Business and Market News. Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. The CGIA research institute in Mestre, near Venice, found that one in two small businesses was only able to pay its employees in installments. Strategist News : Best Business Blogs 2011. -->. Mish Audio Video.