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9 Common Things that Stunt Business Growth (and What to Do about Them)

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Before we get to that though, I asked my LinkedIn connections about the #1 thing holding back their companies. It’s clear from the 80+ answers that many things hold companies back, so consider these nine a starting point in your quest to improve your business. (As So, what can companies do about it?

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3 Inefficient Operations To Clean Up In Preparation For A 2014 Boom

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Not Preparing for Mid-Tier Management Roles. As your startup grows, so does the need for mid-tier managers between employees and senior management. Leaders often put off hiring for these positions because mid-tier managers can be disruptive, and it takes time to integrate them. Not Specializing.

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Go Anywhere, Get Anything

Reid Hoffman

Dara manages Uber’s fast-growing business in 63 countries around the world and leads a global team of more than 22,000 employees. A second learning for me with Expedia: Expedia was a holding company of a bunch of different operations – Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Travelscape – and Expedia.com was our biggest problem asset.

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How to Start a Luxury Day Spa

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Wraps and packs used to combat cellulite and reduce water retention. Depending on the location of your spa, you may also want to consider offering services designed to appeal to corporate clients looking for fun ways to hold company events. Hydrotherapy treatments, such as whirlpool baths and hot tub treatments.