Tag Archives: success

Best Business Books to Read in 2018

As we further head into the new year, what are the best business books to read in 2018 ? With this in mind, we present links to many “best” business book lists. So, click a link below. And start reading … Continue reading

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Observations from 234 Entrepreneurs!

We can learn a lot from successful entrepreneurs in terms of how to start a business, how to scale a business, and how to stay inspired. Recently, Tracey Wallace published (for Big Commerce) “234 American Business Owners on Starting, Scaling, … Continue reading

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L.L. Bean’s Dominant Edge: Its Return Policy

Now that the 2016 holiday shopping season is over (except for spending gift cards), a vital question to consider from both the customer’s and retailer’s perspective is: What kind of return policy best serves my needs? For many consumers, the … Continue reading

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