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Top 7 Management Secrets of Blackbeard the Pirate
By Jeff Wise
Psychology Today

Despite their reputation as anarchic ne'er-do-wells, 18th-century pirates roamed the seas in pursuit of rational economic goals.  In fact, they had a lot in common with small business people of today.
They were profit-motivated, and they confronted obstacles that a lot of modern small businesses also confront in their attempt to pursue profits.
There's plenty that today's managers can learn from the scurvy dogs of yore. Here are the top seven tips:
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