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The Ten-Day MBA
Steven Silbiger
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Skip the $200,000 MBA. This international bestseller delivers Harvard-level business essentials in just 10 days. So effective, companies award "10-day MBA certificates" to engineers-turned-managers. Updated with AI and crypto insights, it's the smartest $25 you'll ever invest.

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Business Education Without the Tuition: Your MBA Crash Course

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Imagine acquiring the essential knowledge of a prestigious MBA program without spending two years and $80,000. This is exactly what "The Ten-Day MBA" delivers - a distillation of core business concepts that has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. Even Warren Buffett has reportedly recommended it, noting that business education often overcomplicates what can be explained clearly. Whether you're refreshing your knowledge or seeking business acumen without formal education, this comprehensive guide covers the essential disciplines that form the foundation of business mastery.

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Marketing and Ethics: Creating Value Through Strategic Customer Focus

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Accounting: Decoding the Financial Story

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Organizational Behavior: The Human Element of Success

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Quantitative Analysis and Finance: Tools for Evidence-Based Decisions

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Operations: Where Value Creation Happens

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Integrated Business Mastery: Connecting the Disciplines

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