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10 Worst Business Decisions In History


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtSY04_camQ

The world of business is infamously brutal, as some unfortunate companies can go from billion dollar deals to bankrupt within just months.

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The decision my company made to move my department forty miles away to a tin barn no bigger than where we were before. Since then, folly after folly has emerged and our revenue has plummeted.

How you can make the world a better place:
Don't shop at Wal-Mart.

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A new entry -- IMDb shutting down its message boards! A business that doesn't understand its own value proposition.

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Another new entry: Marvel focusing too much attention on X-titles in the 90s and not enough on the other titles. As a result the Avengers titles totally fail with the Crossing story lines. Then they went over to Image and Marvel had to file bankrupt protection afterwards.

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BUMP:
Worst business decisions ever (https://officialfan.proboards.com/thread/621823/worst-business-decisions?page=1)

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Was the BudLight fiasco on there? I didn’t see it

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I'd say alienating your biggest customer demographic like Gillette did would qualify.

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Top 10 Dumbest Business Blunders By Major Companies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fREIwsRBLQo

Welcome to our countdown of the Top 10 Dumbest Business Blunders by Major Companies that cost billions! In this video, we dive into some of the most shocking, costly, and downright bizarre decisions made by some of the world’s biggest corporations. From product flops to marketing disasters, these missteps have left a lasting mark on the business world—and their bottom lines. Whether you're a business enthusiast, history buff, or just curious about how things can go terribly wrong in the corporate world, this video will walk you through some jaw-dropping stories that show how even the biggest companies can make monumental mistakes!

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