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3 Mistakes Owners and Managers Make While Trying to Create a Culture of Accountability
Are you vague in the goals you set? Willing to overlook personal accountability? If so, prepare to watch your company go downhill.
Tom Borg is a business expert who works with small and mid-size companies to profitably improve customer acquisition and retention and employee performance. He does this through his consulting, speaking, and professional writing. For more information on how he can help you and your company call (734) 404-5909 or email him at: tom@tomborg.com or visit his website at: www.@tomborgconsulting.com
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