Although handling a computer nowadays is becoming a prerequisite for doing business, knowing how to code is not yet perceived as a major advantage. Though, this would give you quite some distinct benefits like:

1. Your are able to communicate more effectively with your developers
2. You have more innovative ideas
3. You are able to build your own prototypes
4. You are better informed
5. You are able to prioritize more efficiently
6. You’ll be able to see the big picture.

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