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IDEX Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

IDEX, a global applied solutions provider, had a mixed Q3 2024. Revenue rose 0.6% to $798 million while earnings before interest and taxes fell 6.1 % to $168 million over the same period last year. A review of IDEX’s 30 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. IDEX is a diverse and complex business. It has three reporting units, Fluid & Metering…

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12 Pieces of Advice for Erstwhile Entrepreneurs

By James T. Berger May 11, 2005

As I think back to my 22 years as an entrepreneur, I have come up with a dozen important pieces of advice…

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How I Became an Entrepreneur

By James T. Berger May 11, 2005

Entrepreneurs in some ways resemble great leaders. Some are born entrepreneurs. Some become or evolve into entrepreneurs, and some have entrepreneurship thrust…

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FREE Advice for Creating a Business Plan

By Tim J. Smith, PhD May 11, 2005

Even if you are not interested in obtaining financing, your first step on the road to entrepreneurship is developing your business plan.…

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Hints for Making Your E-Mail Marketing More Effective

By Tim J. Smith, PhD April 15, 2005

There is no question that e-mail, when used properly, can revolutionize your business-to-business sales and marketing effort. No longer must you fight…

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