http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/07/30/before-you-can-multiply-you-must-first-learn-to-divide/ Steve shares his unconventional approach on Business Innovation, Creativity, Goals and Critical Thinking Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/07/30/before-you-can-multiply-you-must-first-learn-to-divide/#comment-35150 7 Ways Innovation Can Recession-Proof Your Business | Business Innovation Speaker and Consultant Stephen Shapiro Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:16:21 +0000 http://www.steveshapiro.com/2008/07/30/before-you-can-multiply-you-must-first-learn-to-divide/#comment-35150 [...] 6. Before You Can Multiply, You Must First Learn to Divide (bonus tip) While in Asia, I heard a great expression, “Before You Can Multiply, You Must First Learn to Divide.”  I now find myself using this saying nearly every day.  The idea is that if you want to grow your business, you must learn to partner with others - and give them a slice (and a vested interest in YOUR success).  This means you take a smaller slice of a bigger pie.  With the economic downturn, this philosophy is even more appropriate.  People are now hungry for new money making opportunities.  When you help others make money, you make money.  Read more about this powerful, yet simple concept. [...] [...] 6. Before You Can Multiply, You Must First Learn to Divide (bonus tip) While in Asia, I heard a great expression, “Before You Can Multiply, You Must First Learn to Divide.”  I now find myself using this saying nearly every day.  The idea is that if you want to grow your business, you must learn to partner with others – and give them a slice (and a vested interest in YOUR success).  This means you take a smaller slice of a bigger pie.  With the economic downturn, this philosophy is even more appropriate.  People are now hungry for new money making opportunities.  When you help others make money, you make money.  Read more about this powerful, yet simple concept. [...]

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