“…“In this book, David Linthicum does that rarest of things: he manages to combine showing why SOA and Cloud Computing complement one another with a lucid game plan of how a business can take advantage of the synergies between them in concrete ways that will contribute to the bottom line.” —Jeremy Geelan Conference Chair, Cloud Computing Conference and Expo series Sr. …”

“…Using tools and a special case study to analyze past, present, and future performance, the book takes readers through a host of steps, including: * Comparing existing strategy to the competition and the economy as a whole * Analyzing productive capabilities and costs * Bringing nonfinancial metrics to test how future strategy creates value * Selecting the right analytical tool and looking at strategic solutions If corporations are to truly maximize their success, managers need to understand how to translate corporate strategy to the bottom line -- and that means seeing the big picture…”

“…The fundamentally simple, yet deliverable, actionable and effective framework of living service can bring extraordinary benefits to your company, benefits that you will see go straight to the bottom line. Living Service will give youa uniquely powerful competitive edge. …”

“…This book will address key issues in intercultural communication including:the positive contribution of people from diverse cultural backgrounds the politics of Self and Other which promote negative stereotyping the basis for a bottom-up approach to globalization i…”

“…In today's highly networked and competitive global economy, mounting social and environmental problems are forcing corporations to focus on more than just their stockholders' interest in meeting bottom line profitability. More and more companies are recognizing the value of identifying and building relationships with all of their organization's stakeholders-employees, customers, suppliers, and even communities. …”

“…The corporate framework-which values competition and the bottom line above all else-keeps many of us running after an elusive goal and impinges on our personal lives. …”

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“…This concise guide shows you how to create custom geographical maps from top to bottom, using Drupal 7 tools and out-of-the-box modules. …”

“…Instead of using terms like semantics and structure, the book simplifies the language of web design using metaphors that print designers are comfortable with such as grouping like items or sculpting a layout from top to bottom or even how using sprites with CSS is like importing and cropping images in InDesign. …”

“…The only LinkedIn tutorial specifically for small-to-midsized businesses, it walks you through every step of building a LinkedIn presence that builds your bottom line. Lauren Dugan shows how to: Set up a Profile and Company Page that demonstrates all the value you offer Make your Profile search-friendly Leverage Careers and Products tabs to the fullest Develop a practical content strategy to keep your page active Use LinkedIn Ads to drive even more business And much more Every section of this eBook begins with an easy-to-use checklist bringing together every action you need to take. …”

“…Start with Making Innovation Work: a formal process that can help you drive top and bottom line growth from innovation throughout marketing and beyond. …”

“…Essential Skills for the Agile Developer fills this gap from the bottom up, teaching proven techniques for assessing and optimizing both individual and team Agile practices. …”

“…Discover how to create targets and visions based on the “triple bottom line,” and make sure people know who you are, where you’re going, and the values that will guide your journey. …”

“…Starting from a hypothesis that could be termed "the impossibility of a unified definition", the ICSEM research strategy relied on bottom-up approaches to capture the social enterprise phenomenon in its local and national contexts. …”

“…Organizational psychologist Gil Winch argues that addressing our own biases and building organizations where everyone feels a profound sense of belonging is not only great for a company's bottom line, it's also good for employees, communities, and society as a whole. …”

“…They're the first generation to have literally grown up digital--and they're part of a global cultural phenomenon that's here to stay. The bottom line is this: If you understand the Net Generation, you will understand the future. …”

“…New discussions include: Greater clarification of the key CAN SLIM investment strategy Expanded analysis of the general market from the top of year 2000 to the market bottom of 2001 New models of the greatest stock market winners that provide more basis for the ongoing effectiveness and superior performance of the CAN SLIM strategy Fresh stock charts featured in two colors for easier analysis of trends And an invaluable guide on how to maximize both Investor's Business Daily and www.investors.com to find winning stocks Like his international bestselling 24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success, which stayed on international business bestseller lists for close to 6 months in 2000, How to Make Money in Stocks is the best reference for the individual investor in how to stay afloat and ahead in the rocky and volatile equities markets of the 21st century…”

“…In his groundbreaking books, Hug Your Customers-a Wall Street Journal bestseller-and Hug Your People, Jack Mitchell brought a warm human touch to the often-cold, bottom-line world of business. As the CEO of Mitchell's clothing stores, one of the most successful small businesses in the country, he noticed that customer service and satisfaction get a lot of lip service-but not enough hugs. …”

“…The business leader's toolbox for increasing morale, decreasing turnover, and contributing more than ever to your company's bottom line "What if you could create a culture where everyone is committed to the greater good of the organization? …”

“…The business leader’s toolbox for increasing morale, decreasing turnover, and contributing more than ever to your company’s bottom line “What if you could create a culture where everyone is committed to the greater good of the organization? …”