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Saving Starbucks: What We Can Learn From Brian Niccol’s Vision to Refocus the Coffee Giant

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The strategy behind alleviating consumer guilt in a new age of consumerism In 2012, social critic and philosopher Slavoj Žižek argued that the Starbucks experience in the early 2000s mastered a crucial marketing strategy: alleviating consumer guilt. I admire the ingeniosity of this solution. It didn’t work.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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Make it explicit that you want to learn everything you can about them in short order,” Gage says. Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships. In 2012 I passed along between 35 and 40% of the work that came my way. Then call up past business partners, employers and employees.”

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For Mi Golondrina, Hispanic Heritage Is More Than a Month

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Lynch, her parents and three brothers would connect with local people, indulge in authentic foods, learn histories and experience the cultures. Mi Golondrina began to take shape in 2012 on a trip Lynch took to Oaxaca, where she met artist Roberta Ángeles Ojeda. Pieces are hand-embroidered before being passed on to be crocheted.

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How to Implement a Zero Waste Business Strategy

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From post-consumer materials in products to biodegradable packaging, shoppers actively look for good environmental stewards when they make purchases. If you’re a business leader or decision-maker interested in zero waste, learn how to develop an effective and sound strategy. sent to landfills by 2012, 75% by 2020 and 90% by 2040.

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Business Spotlight: How Cox Enterprises Successfully Promotes Sustainable Employee Behavior

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Within the platform, there are more than 700 environmental actions employees can undertake, from holding a virtual meeting instead of traveling to purchasing a vehicle with improved fuel economy. Visit www.CoxCSRReport.com to view the complete report and learn more about our sustainability efforts, employee engagement and much more.

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Where can you find the 12 Deals of Christmas?

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It''s a great way to close out the year and get you some great deals on products you might be purchasing for yourself or everyone in your office. Purchase any book authored by Joan Burge or Jasmine Freeman pick another (by either author) for free. Did you miss the 2012 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence ?

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BLACK FRIDAY CAME EARLY! Get a front row seat in life. starting today!

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In addition we’re offering the following specials during this holiday weekend: Free audio download Gain Recognition and Achieve Your Worth with any purchase over $50. Free 2012 Be BOLD Conference On Demand with any purchase over $100. Free M anaging Your Executive’s Day Program with any purchase over $150.

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