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15 Famous Companies That Started As Something Much Different

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These 15 famous companies did just that, all changing in dramatic ways to become totally different than their former selves. Multinational conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway is best known for its control investor, Warren Buffett, who has grown the company by investing not just in stocks, but in entire companies.

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21 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Business or Entrepreneur Turnaround Story

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General Motors comeback is by far the most striking success story in business turnarounds. It was originally a holding company founded by William C. Henry Sy, the guy behind the world-famous SM Malls, is a household name in the Philippines. He has also been named CEO of the Shark Group, a brand consultancy firm.

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How to Start a Luxury Day Spa

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spa industry recorded more than 160 million visits, an increase of almost 16 percent from the previous year, with total revenues of $12.8 By 2013, the number of annual spa visits had increased to 164 million, with total revenues of $14.7 to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules,” she says. Consider your operating hours.

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26 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Leaders They Look Up To

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knew this, yet continued to lead his people in the name of civil rights. I am a huge fan of Charlie Munger, who is the Vice Chairman of the famed holding company Berkshire Hathaway. Not to mention, he stands behind Drift’s spectacular success (during his tenure, the company grew from $0 to eight-figures in revenue).

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