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Easter Eggs -- inside jokes, hidden messages, secret bonuses -- reward customers who pay attention to your products and services. They reward you by coming back for more.
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Minimizing the IRS' Share of a Sale
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No matter where you are based, your company is part of the local community. Your community and your customers are not mutually exclusive.
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Easter Eggs Aren't Only For Easter
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