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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Great Leaders: Nike's Phil Knight

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by Amy Gunderson

Early on, Nike co-founder Phil Knight recognized that selling athletic shoes wasn’t so much about, well, selling shoes, as it was creating a cultural phenomenon. By catching superstars like Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods on the rise, and creating demand among even non-athletic types, he helped create one of the largest brands in the world.

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Would You Buy This Business?

by Darren Dahl

For sale: an 8,000-foot-high California ski resort with 27 trail, three double chairlifts, and a 2,200-square-foot lodge with a restaurant, bar, and fireplace. Is it really worth $1.65 million?

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