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Trump’s Tariffs

By Tim J. Smith, PhD March 12, 2025

Trump initiated tariffs with major U.S. trading partners on 1 February, then retracted them on 3 February. Executives across the North American continent expressed uncertainty regarding their preparedness for the possible supply chain and economic shocks. For executives at manufacturing and distribution companies with supply chains that stretch across borders, pricing decisions must be made at a highly accelerated pace to manage the economic shocks associated with new tariffs. Today, more than…

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Groupon: Goldmine, Tar Pit, or Niche Solution

By Tim J. Smith, PhD October 1, 2010

Since its launch in 2008, Groupon has generated a storm interest. Positively featured in numerous news articles, news broadcasts, and even a few academic postings, but not every business working with Groupon reports satisfaction. Some are complaining of high expenses that brought few new customers.

So which is Groupon: goldmine, tar pit, or some niche in between?

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The Most Important Sales Call You Will Ever Make

By James T. Berger October 1, 2010

The current economic environment has turned the tables on many heretofore established executives. Many are being forced to do something that never thought they would ever do again – look for job.

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There is Room in the C-Suite for LinkedIn

By J.D. Gershbein October 1, 2010

How LinkedIn has gained entry to the hallowed halls of corporate America isn’t so much the question but, rather, why has it taken so long?

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Top 6 – September 2010

By Tim J. Smith, PhD September 1, 2010

Where is the creative destruction when you need it? Acknowledge the faults. Identify the goal. Define the path. Create buy-in. Execute. Job…

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