Theory of the World
A personal archive of ideas, models, and perspectives on our complex world.
Perspective over time. Across disciplines. Beyond convention.
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Process of Sales Management
Process of Sales Management Sales Planning Marketers must plan things well in advance for the best results.
Power Sales
High Velocity Sales Selling is one of the least understood areas of business and it does not help that generally people don’t like sales…
Managing Complex Sales
Smarter sales management There is a general perception that there are two types of people in the world – buyers and sellers.
Quick to Market – Rapidly Launching Businesses
What does it really take to start a business? Many people believe that you need a complex business plan, lots of funding and a…
Money Power
Many people think that winning the lottery is a viable strategy for increasing wealth. There is a great quote by Ambrose Bierce that goes…
The Zen of Business
Zen is the art of minimalism. To search for Zen is to find the essence of being and to express it. It comes from…
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