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Business Lessons from Mike Tyson

Often, when applying for a job, a requirement will be that respondents have experience in the industry, product sector or some other narrowly defined specific to an industry or product criteria. For example, when applying for an I.T. role with a Mobile telephone company, it may count against you if you haven’t worked in the [...]

Kathmandu Retail: Strategy needs Revision

Kathmandu is a retailer in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The company sells outdoor related gear such as camping equipment, hiking gear, backpacks and outdoor apparel. Kathmandu positions its products as higher quality and prices are relative to this positioning. Recent pricing activities spell that Kathmandu may well be doomed. From a strategy [...]