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  • On Gambling, Logic, Statistics – and Project Portfolio Return Optimization
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    On Gambling, Logic, Statistics – and Project Portfolio Return Optimization

    ByJoseph Paris April 5, 2011February 18, 2026

    Several years ago, a good friend of mine invited me for a “guy’s weekend” in Atlantic City where we were to stay at the Tropicana.  It sounded interestihttp://www.atlanticcitynj.com/ng enough as he and I always had a few laughs together and I had never really been to a casino before. In fact, when we arrived at the Tropicana, one…

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    The Cost of Complexity

    ByXONITEK September 9, 2010January 6, 2020

    Recently, whilst working with the Global Planning Team of a major oil company, we were asked, “What is the cost of complexity and what is the effective range on this cost?”  At one level, the answer is easy; “It is the cost associated with having more than one customer and product.  The more complex the supply chain,…

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    Managing Expenses in a Six Sigma Way

    ByXONITEK September 9, 2010January 6, 2020

    Many of us have experienced the pinch of money from time to time. We earn a greater income, yet our expenses seem to be proportionally scaling to the same heights, regardless of inflation, cost of living and other exceptions. It’s not just being frugal that can minimize our expenses – money management is just as,…

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    Top 10 Reasons High-Tech Salespeople Fail & What to do about It

    ByXONITEK February 10, 2010January 6, 2020

    All sales professionals share common problems in their day-to day activities which lead to failure. Sales is a profession not unlike law, medicine, accounting or engineering; it requires continuous training and the refining of skills.  The following is a report based on research and observations of high-tech selling teams and describes the Top-10 problems and their solutions….

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    Renewable Energy Credit

    ByXONITEK July 30, 2009January 6, 2020

    Optimal Transaction Structuring under ARRA:  The Use of Tax-Oriented Financing Structures to Step-Up the Basis of Self-Constructed Renewable Energy Projects and the Determination of Fair Market Value  Executive Summary – The tax incentives provided for qualifying renewable energy projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 include production tax credits, investment tax credits, and refundable cash…

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  • Private Equity: A Brave New World
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    Private Equity: A Brave New World

    ByJoseph Paris July 30, 2009February 18, 2026

    I have been involved with the Mergers and Acquisitions marketplace for several years. I have seen my fair share of the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the orientations, motivations, and activities of the various Private Equity firms (as well as some Hedge Funds) to whom I have been exposed and with whom I have…

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