Before joining Dell as director for small and medium business in the Americas, Mel Parker was a decorated combat veteran. In an exclusive interview recorded in New York, Dan Martin asked Parker what lessons he learnt from the military which could be applied to running a business.
The interview was recorded at the Small Business Summit.
Also interviewed at the Small Business Summit:
Seth Godin on making your business indispensable
Dell expert on making the most of social media
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