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The Hidden Costs of Layoffs
Think downsizing will solve your company's financial woes? These harsh realities may make you think twice.
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Baseball Inc.: The Genesis
Forget the notion of baseball as America's Pastime it's also one of America's savviest businesses. From its origins amid scandal to its modern-day ...
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The Great American Business Model
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The Revenue Model: Why Baseball Is Booming
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MLB's Labor and R&D Formula
MLB's basic labor structure, in place for more than 30 years now, keeps players from charging the full amount their skills would draw on ...
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MLB's Revenue-Sharing Formula
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Social Networking for Business
Here's how successful social networkers use sites like Facebook and Twitter for everything from recruiting to manufacturing.
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How to Use LinkedIn
The largest professional social network can help you meet influential people, answer business questions, and take your career where you want it to go.
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Social Networking for Senior Management
Many senior managers still view social networking with a skeptical eye. Here's why they're missing out along with simple steps for catching up.
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