Think Big, Act Small

Description

Is it possible for a company to grow its revenues and profits by 10 percent or more for at least ten consecutive years, not counting acquisitions? That's an incredibly high bar for growth and profitability, one that 99.99 percent of American companies can't meet— including the famous ones that routinely land on magazine covers. Management expert Jason Jennings screened 100,000 companies to identify nine little- known firms that have delivered stellar performance for a full decade or more, despite the ups and downs of the economy. And, as he reveals in his new book, these superstars have a lot in common despite their wide range of industries, which includes software, food services, medical supplies, and sporting goods. It turns out that the best long-term performers all combine the strengths of a big organization with the hunger of a start-up. They build excellent relationships with their customers, suppliers, workers, and shareholders. They groom future leaders at all...

First Sentence

Imagine what a dismal place the planet would be if no one had ever had a big idea.

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Other Editions

• Think Big, Act Small: How America's Best Performing Companies Keep the Start-up Spirit AliveHardcoverPortfolio Hardcover2005-05-09
• Cómo las compañías más rentables mantienen el espíritu de los pequeños negocios emprendedoresGrupo Editorial Norma2006-01-01
• Think Big, Act SmallElectronic resourcePenguin USA, Inc.2009-01-01
• Think Big, Act SmallCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform2017-01-01