Rapid growth from rearranging the furniture

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The Ramler Group manufactures and imports furniture. Its sales rose by 192% from 1992 to 1997, and its revenue was $29 million for 1997-1998. Contracts account for 60% of its revenue, and most of its retail sales are from imports. One change the family-owned and -operated business implemented because of rapid growth was an addition to its management structure of a middle management layer.

FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, Furniture & Fixtures, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, Furniture industry, Company Profile, Ramler Group

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Liquid profits now, cash payouts later

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Australian winery Oakridge Estate raised $2 million (Australian) by offering investors 30% off on a case of wine per year for each 1,000 shares the investor owns. The company built its winery with this money, and has increased its share prices by 70% to $ .85 (Australian) since closing the offer. Oakridge was able to make this system work because of its famous brand name and reputation.

Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits, Wineries, Wine, Wine industry, Securities, Oakridge Estate

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Investors take a shine to Rich Dad's lessons: the authors of a best-selling book want to change the way the world thinks about personal finance

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The success of the financial management advice book 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad,' written by Sharon Lechter and Robert Kiyosaki, is discussed. The role of education in improving approaches to financial management is highlighted.

Personal finance, Criticism and interpretation, Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Book)

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