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

ConversionXL

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 The sales team may focus on closing sales.

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

YoungUpstarts

My own company grew from 12 employees to 60 in the span of four years, and without a thorough training program, we would have been crushed. This program yielded some wonderful managers and kept employee retention high. Not Specializing.

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Go Anywhere, Get Anything

Reid Hoffman

She worked as a sales clerk at a fashion company called Celine. I still remember it – she used to shop at those kinds of places, and she had to become a sales clerk. I have discussions, I have reviews with my teams, quarterly, on diversity and inclusion, just like I do on customer acquisition, just like I do on retention.

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How to Start a Luxury Day Spa

Up and Running

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. Arrange your merchandising to enhance sales. Consider your operating hours.