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The Self Taught MBA: A Conversation with Mike Benshoof, MD for the Ailing Builder
“So you want to know, if you have a real business? Ask yourself if you can take off for a month or more and the operation runs just fine without you. If not, you don’t have a business—you have a job. I can fix that…” says Mike Benshoof.
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Self Taught MBA: Strategic Planning, Part 3 - Organizing a Strategic Planning Session
Here's how to embark on a strategic planning session, run a business, and make it home in time for dinner.
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Self Taught MBA: Strategic Planning, Part 2 - The ABCs of Strategic Planning
2 commentsIt's more critical than ever to have a plan of how you will deal with this tough economy. Strategic planning focuses on redefining high-level priorities and setting a course for the year ahead.
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The Self Taught MBA: Business and Strategic Planning, Part 1 - Best Laid Plans
3 commentsYou may not have started your business with a formal plan, but writing one now may help you achieve your goals--now that you're old enough to think ahead!
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The Self Taught MBA: The Harvard Home Builder Story
3 commentsA new book from researchers at Harvard University shows that American home builders were immensely profitable during the housing boom, but did little to improve the efficiency of their operations.
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The Self Taught MBA: David Gerstel on Running a Successful Construction Company
5 commentsYou Don’t Have to Run Your Business by the Seat of your Pants
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Self-Taught MBA: Inspired Reading
2 commentsHelpful business books categorized by the eight divisions of business management.
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CT Zero Energy Challenge Announces 2010-11 Winners
1 commentPrizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs
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CT Zero Energy Challenge Announces 2010-11 Winners
2 commentsZEC prizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs
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The Smart Meter's Contentious Opponents
5 commentsThey still remain very much in the minority, but anti-smart-meter groups are prompting investigations and continue to voice concerns about security and safety
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
