Few doubt that they feel a strong emotional attachment to the firm that goes beyond the bottom line.

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Your company has an impact beyond the bottom line.

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Considering that 40 percent of new jobs come from the top-performing one percent of companies in any given year, this bill could unlock possibilities that go far beyond the bottom line for corporations and institutions.

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The public sector does face unique challenges including compliance obligations that become real hurdles and objectives beyond the simple bottom-line motivation of the private sector.

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When cost structure is maintained almost all the revenue drops to the bottom line beyond the cost of goods sold.

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Or is it a result of a world where the market has failed to graduate beyond a single bottom line?

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To get to the bottom line, however, we have to look beyond it.

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Beyond raising awareness, there are other ways independent retailers can boost their bottom line during the holiday selling season.

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