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An Outsider’s Perspective Can Drive Innovation

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

I’ve been researching an industry (coin operated vending) in preparation for a speech I’m giving. I make an effort to tailor my keynotes, as much as is practical, in order to deliver more specific value to my audiences. Who Says Elephant’s Can’t Dance?

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Ideas Aren’t Innovation

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Guerilla Innovation Chapter Six. Team building, fund raising, operations — these are all essential and they all contribute to the innovation puzzle. I’ll touch on them later in Guerilla Innovation (this online book) but, this book is primarily about innovation — that component of a business where value is created.

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The Ultimate Guide for Starting and Running a Business at Home

Up and Running

Now you’re certain you want to (and can legally) operate a business out of your home and have a plan in place, it’s time to knuckle down and get your business registered with the appropriate authorities. Legitimize your business operations. Start doing guerilla marketing. Additional equipment specific to your industry.

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How to Nail Your First 90 Days as a CX Director

ConversionXL

To succeed, you need to tie your improvements directly to revenue, reduced churn , lower operational costs, etc. You could use quick-and-dirty guerilla research methods (e.g., You should still set out the hires you need to make and any operational team changes (e.g., You do CX a disservice if you focus only on metrics like NPS.

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The Ultimate Work From Home Checklist

Up and Running

Now you’re certain you want to (and can legally) operate a business out of your home, it’s time to knuckle down and get your business registered with the appropriate authorities. Legitimize your business operations. Start doing guerilla marketing. A dedicated phone line. Good lighting. Make your business official.

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Accelerate Your Business Growth in 2023 With These Investment Strategies

Women Entrepreneurs Can

To stay competitive, it’s important to invest in the latest technologies that can help streamline operations, reduce overhead costs, and improve customer service. Sustainable practices not only help improve the environment but can also lead to reduced operating costs, higher employee productivity, and a positive reputation for your business.

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The Internet Might Kill Us All

Steve Blank

In the 20 th century, the United States was continually unprepared for an adversary using asymmetric warfare — the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Soviet Anthrax warheads on their ICBMs during the cold war, Vietnam and guerilla warfare, and the 9/11 attacks.

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