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Sunk Costs, Marginal Costs and Economics - BlogClump

BlogClump

Sunk Costs, Marginal Costs and Economics. Two of these are cost related. Here are some basic definitions from The Economist website : Sunk Costs - When what is done cannot be undone. Sunk costs are costs that have been incurred and cannot be reversed, for example, spending on ADVERTISING or researching a product idea.

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Do We Need Social Media Certification? - BlogClump

BlogClump

Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Do We Need Social Media Certification? My friend Maddie Grant tweeted this post the other day about Social Media Certification. I bet these folks doing the certifications are trying to become the authority by offering them. But isnt that like all certifications? ▼ 2010. (36).

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China Market Insight – Pushing to Become an Advanced Economy

GlowGlobally

Despite China’s rapid economic growth in the past 30 years, forecasts show slower growth in part because China cannot sustain its earlier growth rates unless and until she can make the next great leap from the world’s “low cost factory” to becoming an “innovation-based economy” similar to Western countries today. Sales & Marketing.

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Intolerable Meeting Mistakes Still Being Made

Idea Architects

Sessions trying to save on AV costs using LCD projectors with barely enough lumens to do shadow puppets in the comfort of your home living room. Room sets meant for certification exams being the only available option for highly interactive sessions. I have to stop here because my blood is beginning to boil.

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What Will Associations Monetize In The Future?

Velvet Chainsaw

They provide industry research, membership, certification and standards, networking and advocacy. Others produce these products, often at higher quality, with value-adds, at lower costs or even free. From the lens of many association members, education and learning opportunities, and their costs are their primary focus.

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A Guide to the Association Market in China ? GrowGlobally.org

GlowGlobally

The following article below appeared in the September 2010 issue of ASAE’s Global Link e-newsletter. How is Certification Perceived in China? Advocacy and outreach policies should be used to raise awareness on the importance and value of certification. « Penetrating or Expanding Global Markets through Meetings.

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The Hourglass Blog: Do You Want Your Members to Be "Smart" or.

The Hourglass Blog

Wednesday, December 8, 2010. In it, he dissects the difference between customers who know how much your services really cost (referring to them as "smart" customers) and those who dont (referring to them as "stupid"), and shares experiences hes had with companies that charge "stupid" customers much higher prices than "smart" ones.

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