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The Impact of Social Media on Consumer Behavior

Social media has changed the game for many industries and disciplines, including consumer behavior. Consumer behavior is a relatively young study, emerged in the 1940s and 50s as a sub-discipline in the marketing area. It examines how emotions,…
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Franchising – Is it the right move for your business?

As franchising has grown to be almost universal in the service and retail industries, more and more small businesses are considering the option of franchising to continue their growth; this decision, however, is not one to be made lightly.
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African Development: from Above and Below

Our doctoral student Roger McCoy went on an adventure! Roger was invited to present findings of his research conducted at LIGS University and he went all the way to Kenya to do so. Read more about his adventure below.
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Social Franchising and Its Impact on Africa

“Nearly every problem has been solved by someone, somewhere. The frustration is that we can’t seem to replicate these solutions anywhere else,” says Bill Clinton. Social franchising is the application of commercial franchising methods to achieve…
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Six Ways You Can Succeed In An Online University

Pursuing an online degree has many advantages, but it can also be hard and challenging. Attending an online university requires work, persistence and most of all, discipline. But it’s all possible if you’re prepared and ready for success. Here are…
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Break Even Analysis

Break Even Analysis is the critical part of a good business plan. It can also very useful to help program manager and senior management to make many key decisions in the company whether it would be worth to pursues their businesses. Break even…
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Why You Should Consider an Online University After Leaving a Traditional University

Students drop out of university for many reasons and it’s more common than you think. According to a survey by the National Student Clearinghouse, only 55 percent of first-time undergrads who started university in the Fall of 2008 finished…
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How to Have Effective One On One Meetings

Most teams institute regular one-on-one meetings. But how many of these meetings provide benefits for both the manager and team member? Here are seven best practices for getting the most out of your one-on-ones.
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How to Deliver an Authentic Apology to Your Clients

There will come a time (probably several times) in your career when you make a huge mistake. You’ll drop the ball on a client project, blank on something important, or hand in work missing essential parts. A project will be screwed irreparably.…
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How to disagree effectively?

People often find it scary to disagree with someone, especially in the workplace. They are afraid of starting a conflict or losing the good relationship with their boss.
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