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5 Tips to Becoming a More Customer Centric Organization

Both Sides of the Table

They communicated this to product management who looked at all of the internal requirements we had generated (e.g. some came from our customer service, some were to improve performance / scalability from tech ops, some were bug fixes, etc.) But he didn’t grow up with technology. I rarely see the tech team do this.

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Reflection on Local Angel Investment From Inside Out

Gust

I just finished with the fourth of our annual angel investment event for my local group based in Eugene and Corvallis, Oregon. We now have an investment in Cascade ProDrug, using technology developed at our own University of Oregon (based in Eugene, where I live) to help people fight cancer by reducing the toxic effects of chemotherapy.

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Can you Do Well by Doing Good? The Data Say Yes

Up and Running

As an entrepreneur, you depend on the support of your community to realize your vision, but what are you giving back? By tracking five sources (talent, investments, technology innovation, brand, new market entry) diligently, the company has built its citizenship efforts into the way it works every day, all over the world.

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It’s Not All Progress in the World of Business—Although We’re Making Strides

Up and Running

His argument rests on the idea that despite their increased productivity, as middle income consumers lose purchasing power due to lower wages, demand for products and services goes down. The Oregon Ducks’ coaches earn huge bonuses. The Oregon Ducks football team has excelled this season.

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4 Reasons Why Credit Unions Are Better For Your Business

Up and Running

My mentor was my dad, who owned a small business in Milwaukie, Oregon. He taught me the importance of businesses being involved in their community and the joy of making a difference in people’s lives. Over a million residents in Oregon alone belong to a locally owned credit union, and that number is growing every day.

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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in 2022

Board Effect

In the interest of efficiency, nonprofits might use grants to invest in technology to reduce the time required for administrative tasks. Review your short and long-term goals and target areas of need. Communication. Technology. Capacity Building Grants: Oregon . Oregon Community Foundation.

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How to Write a Business Plan for an Outpatient Medical Practice

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If you’ve never written a business plan before, Bplans also offers a library of sample medical business plans that you can review or even download to use as a model. Here’s a brief example: The problem : There is a lack of affordable pediatric and gynecological care available in coastal areas of Lane County, Oregon. Executive summary.