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Rundles wrap-up: Merry rehab
When I was a kid, I got a great education in economics from my best friend’s father. This man – a great guy -- was a beer distributor, selling some of the most iconic brands of the day. By Jeff Rundles

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Giving back: a strategic business investment
As Scrooge once learned, you can do very well by doing good. It's a discovery that every company can profit from - and so will the world.
By Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Five secrets to leveraging social media for less
Here are my top tips for how smaller companies can begin to engage in social media without breaking the bank or removing staff from mission-critical functions. By Karl Osstenjuk

The top four drivers of revenue
The bottom line is suffering, and executive teams are struggling to cut costs and maintain profitability. Why not increase the top line, revenues, instead? By Theresa M. Szczurek

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