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  • You Only Get One Opportunity to Make a First Impression
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    You Only Get One Opportunity to Make a First Impression

    ByJoseph Paris November 7, 2013December 30, 2020

    Imagine this scenario:  An upstart high-tech firm in Silicon Valley has an idea for an offering which promises to transform the lives of tens of millions of people across the United States.  It has adequate funding and an abundance of time for product design and development leading-up to its launch. To be sure, there are…

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    Compete on price, go out of business.

    ByJoseph Paris December 5, 2012December 30, 2020

    I spend a lot of time in the world of “Continuous Improvement”.  I speak on the subject at Conferences and Universities around the world.  I write articles about it.  I am even on the Editorial Board of the Lean Management Journal.  So I guess that I spend more than just time, I am thoroughly invested…

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    Follow the 5% / 75% Rule

    ByXONITEK October 6, 2011December 30, 2020

    For years, Jason has been an avid exerciser.  Running and weight lifting frequent his routine. With such an active exercise regimen, energizing music is definitely required.  A few years back, those clunky, skip-prone CD walkmans were the newest craze, but they just didn’t cut it for exercise!

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    5 Myths Every Business Must Avoid in order to Survive by Vivian Hairston Blade

    ByXONITEK June 6, 2011December 30, 2020

    Recession Plagued At a recent stockholder’s meeting, the Vice President of Sales for a global manufacturer reported, “The economy has been tough on our industry.  Sales volumes significantly declined and have not nearly returned to pre-recession levels.  The company has laid off employees, cut expenses and, unfortunately, has had to cut price to remain competitive.  Competitors have cut price…

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