So much of the success or failure of your business rides on the choices you make, but in this world of information overload, making the right choice can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together these resource guides that offer tips and recommendations to help you make smart business decisions. The Best Business Books & […]
Fortunes are rarely won by playing it safe. On the contrary, the biggest fortunes have been won by those willing to step outside the box and change the way the game is played. Following are twenty-five business innovators of the past, present, and future whose stories are different in many respects, but all point to […]
The Wall Street Journal reported this spring that men were wearing girdles. Man girdles, or mirdles, are marketed as body-shaping underwear, exercise wear, shapewear, bodywear – even support boxers. Elasticized, supportive undergarments for men are turning up all over. Saks Fifth Avenue carryies spandex briefs and tank tops designed to have a trimming effect. […]
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Some of the greatest fortunes and empires in history were created by people who started with nothing. Today, we celebrate 25 of these iconic figures – businessmen, technology entrepreneurs, even celebrities and athletes – by recalling the tales of their rise to glory. Don’t feel bad if your favorites aren’t on the list, this is […]
The Iraq war is many things to different people. It is called a strategic blunder and a monstrous injustice and sometimes even a patriotic mission, much to the chagrin of rational human beings. For many big companies, however, the war is something far different: a lucrative cash-cow. The years-long, ongoing military effort has resurrected fears […]
(Image: USA Today) From Businesswire: Texas oil and gas tycoon T. Boone Pickens stepped into the oil debate today by announcing a far-reaching set of solutions to the nation’s oil dependency problem. According to Businesswire: …The objective of this plan – The Pickens Plan – is to underscore the need to declare a national emergency […]
(Image credit: Jennifer Graylock/Associated Press) In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the most notorious inheritance move made by a mogul in years: Hotelier and real estate magnate Leona Helmsley left $12 million in her will to her dog, Trouble…(a move that) led to death threats against the dog, which now requires security costing […]
Over the years, Warren Buffett has recommended many books in a variety of venues about a variety of subjects. Continuing our ongoing series of books recommended by Buffett (our last entry in this series was on Buffett’s political book recommendations) here we highlight ten books that Buffett has recommended on investing. Take on the […]
Today, Starbucks announced that its quarterly profit has dropped 28 percent. With the announcement of the drop in profits, Starbucks plan is to cut U.S. store openings and focus on the growing international market. Do they think this is really the answer? Perhaps the best thing would be to share real estate with Wallgreens. Instead […]
While successful entrepreneurs may tell you that starting your own business is hugely rewarding, and that everyone should pursue entrepreneurship as an ultimate goal, there are a substantial number of reasons for why entrepreneurship may not be the ideal choice for a large number of people. So before you ditch the salary, consider what it […]
This blog became successful because in the early days of blogging, when most blogs were personal diaries, I never wrote about my life. I have also tried to steer clear of any religious, political, or scientific controversies, particularly as the increased exposure led to many people I know reading this blog. But with 10 days […]
Fortune has an interesting article about the new compensation package awarded to CEO Ken Chenault. It is a massive option grant, but Chenault has to jump some pretty high hurdles to hit the mark. To receive the full grant, he must beat several goals over the next six years, an unusually distant time horizon. AmEx's […]
A brilliant idea will make you rich, right? And if you don't protect that idea, someone will steal it. These fallacies, along with a few others, are addressed in an interesting post that discusses the top ten business myths that geeks often believe. In general, I think geeks can learn to be good business people, […]
In case you didn't see this, it's worth a look. Myth#1 – When I'm an owner, I'll be my own boss. Yeah right. Let's see, when I started a small business, I worked ungodly hours, and put in a six month stretch where I only had one day off. (the crazy thing is that I […]
Here is a story that warms the heart of businesspundits like myself. It is about a guy who has never applied for a real job – just invented things and sold off companies. John Osher holds out his battery-powered toothbrush. It's encased in clear plastic as if it has just been pulled from the rack […]
