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Intel Headed Into the 2008 Recession at the Top – but Did It Stay There?

SBI Growth

Before the 2008 recession, Intel pushed out rivals by keeping its product cycles tight. With a philosophy that innovation would move the market in its favor, Intel devoted itself to delivering the fastest and latest technologies. Being ahead of the.

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How Oracle Thrived in the 2008 Recession, Even with Missed Revenue Opportunities

SBI Growth

The real estate market is flush. Now fast forward to 2008. The year is 2007. Stocks are booming. Getting a loan has never been easier. Companies are investing in themselves, growing their businesses, and increasing shareholder value. The real estate bubble.

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The Pipeline ? 23 Marketing Tips For Avoiding Small Business Failure

The Pipeline

December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. April 2008. March 2008. February 2008. January 2008. 23 Marketing Tips For Avoiding Small Business Failure. Unfortunately there are also many sales and marketing reasons. Avoid Ad Hoc Marketing.

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The Pipeline ? Top Sales & Marketing Awards 2011

The Pipeline

December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. April 2008. March 2008. February 2008. January 2008. Top Sales & Marketing Awards 2011. One for Top Sales & Marketing Blog , where I share the company of last year’s winner S. April 2009.

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Sales Pipeline Dried Up? The #1 Way to Land Top Prospects Now

No More Cold Calling

Ram Charan, author of more than 20 books and consultant to CEOs, said in 2008 : “It’s counterintuitive but true that when the economy slows down, the pace of decision-making has to speed up, because you can’t put off the tough choices anymore. They cut advertising, travel, training, marketing, and discretionary expense line items.

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4 Types of Sales Positions That Can Never Be Replaced by AI

Understanding the Sales Force

I began debunking sales articles when the first ones predicting the death of selling appeared circa 2008. Back then, new digital marketing companies were telling everyone that salespeople would be replaced by inbound marketing. Inbound is King," they said.

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The Pipeline ? Selling to Mr Know-it-all

The Pipeline

December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008. August 2008. April 2008. March 2008. February 2008. January 2008. Ian Brodie is a Marketing Speaker and Coach who helps consultants, coaches and other professionals attract and win more clients. August 2009. April 2009.

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