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Report: IT leaders tackle new challenges with security, AI & CX

Zendesk

We published our research in a report detailing the three top areas IT leaders are prioritizing along with strategic recommendations on how to realize these changes in order to stay ahead. While digital transformation and systems integration are a constant, customer and employee experience, AI and data security top of mind for IT leaders.

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Social Entrepreneurship: What It Is and Why Everyone's Talking About it

Hubspot Sales

They wrote a business plan, circulated the document to a bank, and worked tirelessly to scale their company and drive profits for themselves and their investors. angel investors were women and only 5% were minorities. Entrepreneurs used to be those who had an idea, started a company, and made money. But in 2018, we’re a startup nation.

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The 14 Best Blogs for Small Business Owners

CMOE

Founder and publisher Becky McCray contributes articles based on her own successes and failures as a lifelong entrepreneur. Publishing new content daily, Small Biz Trends covers topics such as: Starting a business Running a business Marketing Tech 10. Small Biz Trends Small Biz Trends is an award-winning online publication.

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Consistency in Giving Practices Avoids Ill Will

Strategic Communications

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are a major focus today for companies, for investors, for employees, and for others. Here’s some additional information from a blog p ost we published a few years ago. The world is watching.

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Thinking about starting your own business? Here’s what to know

ACT

Creating a comprehensive business plan requires a lot of hard work , but comes in handy at various stages, such as when approaching investors for funding or searching for ideas to scale operations. Before you meet potential investors, you must outline a solid financial plan.

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The History and Downfall of a German Wholesale Company “Wollschla?ger” – Part 3

QYMATIX

During the month, Frank tried to find an investor for his now 140 million euros distribution business. KPMG needed to find an investor willing to take over or to rescue Wollschläger. There were not many investors available to take a company of the size of Wollschläger in Germany. Some were baseless, some were true.

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B2B Wholesale & Distribution: Challenges and Triumphs of Industrial Wholesale Companies Facing Insolvency in Germany

QYMATIX

Ultimately, the insolvency dismantled Eisenmann SE since no investor emerged to save the company. On 14 February 2019, the managing directors filed for insolvency with the Stuttgart District Court following failed negotiations with an investor. The company never struck a deal despite a generous purchase offer of 1 billion euros.

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