Birth of the coffee bar: how a simple idea became a huge business
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The inability of his father to adequately prepare for his retirement became the stimulus for an entrepreneur to elevate coffee drinking into a viable business. Entrepreneur Howard Schultz worked to transform Starbucks from a four-store business into a global entity.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998
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The mission of Jaime Jaramillo
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Businessman Jaime Jaramillo devotes his life and work in helping Colombia's streetchildren known as gamines. His humanitarian and selfless efforts have at last been recognized by the Colombian government which has pledged its unconditional support.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1993
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The tomorrow trap
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Issues are presented concerning the number of hours worked by executives who are attempting to earn as much money as possible for a number of reasons such as retirement planning or increased family income.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2000
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