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Business Lessons Learned From Piles of Junk

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By Jeff Naeem, owner of Junk-a-Haulics. I learned a tremendous amount in my first three years in business, and I’m happy to share it! Although hauling away people’s junk may seem awfully low-tech and “un-sexy,” Junk-A-Haulics has taught me several key things, among them: Take the unconventional route when marketing. Over-deliver and exceed customers’ expectations.

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Eye of the needle? Why worry over your bottlenecks.

Berkonomics

Think for a minute whether there is any process or person that could be classed as the eye of the needle in your organization. Is there anything, process or person, that stalls the flow of work from start to finish? A CEO once told me that she was ‘the eye of the needle’ in her organization, purposely controlling quality of service and making sure all of her direct reports let her know of each . decision and action they undertook.

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In Hardware, You're Only as Good as Your Next Product: See goTenna

This is going to be BIG.

When hardware maker Quirky went out of business, Ben Einstein at Bolt had this to say : "A good company builds one product, learns from its customers, and iterates to make that product exceptional. Each step in the process is designed to refine a product and find the often elusive “product/market fit” that is the basis for all successful startups. Imagine if Apple built the first app-free iPhone and then moved on to the Apple Watch, or GoPro only sold one version of its camera and then decided t

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A Teachable Moment on Race

Both Sides of the Table

Yesterday was the opening of the African American Museum in Washington DC, dedicated to the role that African Americans have played in building our country and our culture. It was signed into law 13 years ago by then president George W. Bush after being sponsored by the bipartisan support of Rep John Lewis (D) and Sen Sam Brownback (R). Many of you saw the photo released above of first lady Michelle Obama embracing former president Bush.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Communication is the Key to Awesome Workplace Culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands. At O2E Brands (the banner company to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?), communication is a cornerstone of our culture. Every day, we strive to create a space defined by transparency and respect, where employees feel comfortable taking risks and speaking up. I’m often asked about the tactics we use to create this kind of culture and maintain it as we grow – with over 400 employees, it can be a challenge to keep lines of communication open.

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This is Not the Trump You are Looking For

This is going to be BIG.

Early on in this election, my dad was a Trump supporter. He was tired of politics as usual and decided that he wanted to vote for an "outsider"--someone who speaks from the heart, who isn't burdened by special interests, and who could shake things up. When shoot from the hip Donald Trump stepped up in the election, he appreciated his style. Trump ran circles around a really awful field of Republican contenders who didn't know what hit them, gaining popularity with a lot of people who felt the sa