With respect to the business owners interviewed for this piece, nobody skimped on answers.

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Not a huge deal, but it sure was a baffling move when Sony and Microsoft both skimped on such an important detail.

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One thing Girouard hasn't skimped on is marketing: always 4.5% of sales.

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Some skimped on high-risk bets that might spur entirely new markets.

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Maybe they skimped on provisions for people like me.

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Others skimped on basic checks.

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Others skimped on contributions.

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