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The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level
(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level – focusing on differentiation – improving business processes – the Great Eastern acquisition – building product sets
With a general idea of what the requirements moved over here are will help you make an informed decision.