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Most people see meetings as a burden, a waste of time, or a general annoyance. But meetings aren’t going away. The good news is that leaders have the opportunity to significantly improve how…
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When it comes to making lasting change in the world through business innovation, the simplest concepts are often the best. I have come to that conclusion after 45 years of work: on the client…
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Working full-time for a single employer is no longer the norm in advanced economies. Instead, millions of “independent workers” – self-employed, freelance, or…
Article by Samurai Artist | Featured on New School Beer
The study utilized IMPLAN (IMpact Analysis for PLANning) data and software package to estimate the economic impact of the Oregon Brewers Festival on Multnomah County. The 2016 OBF…
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Article by Lydia Belanger | Featured on Entrepreneur.com
Venture capital-backed investment activity peaked in 2015, but analysts don’t expect that 2016 will live up to last year’s record in terms of deals or dollars. In fact, the past…
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Article By Christopher S. Rugaber | Featured on CNBC
A healthy increase in home values and higher stock prices drove up U.S. household wealth in the July-September quarter, though the gains are largely concentrated among wealthier Americans.
The…
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By Judy O'Connor | Article Feature on BankRate
It's hard to believe the 2017 tax season is nearly here, and you'll be getting the information you need to settle up your 2016 tax return with Uncle Sam. Take advantage of the tax benefits available…
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Article by Jason Hreha | Featured on Inc.com
Stop. Whatever you're doing right now; please, just stop.
I need you to take two deep breaths. I need you to take four steps back. Look at the scene in front of you. Look at the problem you're…
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By Matthew Korfhage | Featured on WWeek
Portland distiller House Spirits has sold Aviation Gin to a New York marketing firm called Davos Brands. House Spirits will still make Aviation Gin, but now it will be as a contracted distiller,…
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A JPMorgan Chase & Co. intern had poor grades at the Wharton School. His supervisor in Asia told colleagues that “he’s not really built” for investment…
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