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Retail
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Looking at the obvious
How Michael Feuer goes for the low-hanging fruit at Max-Wellness and OfficeMax
When Michael Feuer founded OfficeMax, he used to work all day and head into his stores at night to scope out the activity and observ
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Principles of purchasing
How to use a cautious approach when vetting acquisitions
When Rick Voigt vets
an acquisition opportunity, he lets the other guys talk first.
Voigt, co-founder, president and CEO of 38-e
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Shifting gears
How Steve Tsengas has learned to let go as OurPet’s Co. continues to grow
Steve Tsengas learned about strategic planning on the job.
The founder, president and CEO of OurPet’s Co. started out in t
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Growing trust
Grimes Horticulture’s Bill Watson says leaders reap what they sow when it comes to employee trust.
Bill Watson wants to make sure his employees never get a case of the Mondays, so he sometimes creates change simply for the sake
of cre
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The seasons of our economy
Business and investment strategies in the 80-year new economy cycle
New generations drive economic booms and busts with their spending and productivity patterns from highly measurable demographic trends.
But ev...
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Two brothers
How Tom and Jeff Heinen compete in the era of the mega-chain
Tom Heinen holds up both hands in front of him. One mimics holding a softball-sized object, while the other mimics a tennis ball-sized object.
"G...
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Craft work
Jo-Ann Stores CEO Alan Rosskamm resuscitated the craft and fabric retailer from near disaster. And guess what? He's ready to grow the company again.
It's early February 2001, and Alan Rosskamm drives back to Jo-Ann Stores Inc. world headquarters in Hudson.
It's mild and sunny, unusual for Febru...
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More Retail
Business essentials
Whether it's starting her own business or helping others start theirs, Sydell Miller opens the door every time opportunity knocks.
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