Tag Archives: success

2012 Retail Customer Loyalty Winners

Each year, Brand Keys publishes a Customer Loyalty Engagement Index that rates hundreds of firms. The results for 2012 are now in: “The Brand Keys data paints a detailed picture of the category drivers that engage customers, engender loyalty, and drive … Continue reading

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A Free Guide to Starting Your Own Business

The Small Business Administration offers a free 30-minute tutorial (course) for new entrepreneurs. It has both audio and slide-show components. At the end of the tutorial, a participant can get a certificate of completion from the SBA!! Click the logo … Continue reading

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Copenhagen’s Noma Named the World’s Best Place to Eat

For three consecutive years, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ Web site has named Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark as the best restaurant on the planet. Recently, Noma underwent a dramatic design change to better reflect the eatery’s positioning as “A Time and … Continue reading

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