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Career Planning in Business 2012: Opportunities and Challenges

Posted on August 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Over the years, Barry Berman and Joel Evans have made a lot of presentations on careers in business. Here is the PDF version of a 2012 presentation. There should be something here for almost everyone. Just click on the image below … Continue reading →

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Employees: A Key Costco Competitive Advantage

Posted on August 3, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Costco has a big advantage over most of its rivals: loyalty from both its customers (who renew their memberships at high rates) and employees (who rarely turn over). In this video, Costco founder, chairman, and former CEO Jim Sinegal explains that advantage to … Continue reading →

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The Career Path to Becoming a Retail Rock Star CEO

Posted on July 2, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As Barbara Farfan writes: “It’s hard to pinpoint when or why it began, but these days the CEOs of America’s best known companies have attained a fame that rivals that of professional athletes and rock stars.  High-profile corporate leaders are … Continue reading →

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