Xpert Learning launch a Books24x7 partnership initiative with iTunes to launch complimentary executive podcasts

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The series, which is free of charge, will be broadcast monthly.

For further information about ExecBlueprints, the podcast series, corporate licenses and Books24x7's latest Referenceware collections, visit corporate Books24x7.com or contact Paul Gledhill

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