But I have a different view: If you want to give clients good advice, experience counts.

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But if there is anywhere that can lift Bayliss's spirits, it is Brands Hatch, one of his favourite tracks, and one where he says experience counts for a lot.

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Experience counts for more in busts than in booms.

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As you'd expect, experience counts.

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Experience still counts, but how much experience can you have when the technology is moving so quickly?

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But for exploring your city and having a true, cultural experience, live music counts.

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But, in music, subjective experience is what actually counts.

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Having used Google Analytics or Search Insights counts as having experience with Big Data.

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"Age is just a number - what really counts in football is experience, " he said.

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What counts is what he symbolises: the power of tabloid Britain, which Mr Coulson's experience and connections made him well-placed to harness.

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