Key Move: Set Goals–For Everything

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The whole idea behind Josh Linkner’s company is to get consumers to take a chance on something. But when it comes to running ePrize–which designs prized-based Web promotions–Linkner leaves nothing up for grabs.

Instead, he sets goals for nearly every aspect of his business: "If you can’t clearly articulate your vision and your specific goals, how can you expect your people to put the pieces in the right spots?"

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