Note from the Authors: “Creative Entrepreneurship” was born out of the desire, want and curiosity of kbs+’s staff to understand the crazy world of entrepreneurship. “Creative Entrepreneurship” curates the perspectives of leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists as a guide for people interested in learning more. Each writer graciously contributed their work to create a curated resource for creative entrepreneurs. This book is the teaching and inspirational aid for our kbs+ Ventures Fellows –
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JWCL165_c14_674-725.qxd 8/16/09 7:46 AM Page 674 14 Financial Statement Analysis Chapter STUDY OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1 Discuss the need for comparative analysis. 2 Identify the tools of financial statement analysis. 3 Explain and apply horizontal analysis. 4 Describe and apply vertical analysis. 5 Identify and compute ratios used in analyzing a firm’s liquidity, profitability, and solvency. 6 Understand the concept of earning
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Haakon André Elveslett Jensen Social media in business‐to‐business branding How B2B companies can thrive in the new era of digital communication Master’s thesis Trondheim, June 2010 Academic supervisor: Arild Aspelund Norwegian University of Science and Technology Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology Management Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management Executive summary The objective of this study is to explore the implications of social media for business‐
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Cost Control Conte nts Pref ace to the New Edition The Cost Manager’s Toolkit – PDA-size Summary 1 GOOD COST MANAGEMENT The Unsung Hero Cheaper and Better Managing and Cutting Costs – Intelligently 2 COST LEADERSHIP A Challenging Base Case Indiv idual Accountability Persistence A Continuous Improv ement Culture Short Timef rames Feedback Loops Strategic Skepticism Top Team: Finance Top Team: Human Resources Role Models Toolkit – Cost Leadership 3 TECHNIQUES
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Working Today: Understanding What Drives Employee Engagement The 2003 Towers Perrin Talent Report U.S. Report Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................................................2 Defining Engagement: What It Looks Like ......................................................................................................................5 Exhibit 1: Defining Engagement
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