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Seeking Financial Agility in the Face of Rapid Business Change: Survey Links Key Finance Challenges to Major Budgeting Pitfalls

By William A. Soward
April 30, 2008

More than ever, we live in uncertain financial times. Reports of impending recession, a declining real estate market, and shrinking consumer spending make every company question what the future holds.

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