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Is Going Public the Right Move for Your Company?

November 29th, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Business

“Some people are extremely private and want no one to know their business. But if you bring your company public, everyone will know your business. Yes, your annual salary, perks, potential conflicts of interest and details about the board of directors that you have chosen are all available to the general public ó even to your neighbors, if they are so inclined to inquire.”

How to Get More Done in Less Time

November 29th, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Life

“Have you ever had the experience of looking back on your week with the sinking feeling that you didn’t get as much done as you’d hoped? When building a business, your time is perhaps your most valuable asset, and your income is a direct result of how you spend your time.”

What Not to Do

November 29th, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Entrepreneurship

“A seasoned entrepreneur reveals the 17 most common mistakes startups make and how to avoid themóplus, the 5 things you must do to ensure success.”

Ambient Executive Dashboard Preview

November 29th, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Technology

“The Executive Dashboard keeps you in touch with the details that make up your day… Stock Market trends, weather forecasts, traffic on your commute – all just a glance away! A quiet interface that avoids the buzzing of cellphones and the complicated interfaces of computers, the Executive Dashboard provides the flexibility of digital information with the simplicity of analog displays. Easy-to-swap faces allow you to track information that’s relevant to you: A countdown to your next sales meeting, the number of emails waiting for you, or how the market is doing.”

What is a business blog?

November 23rd, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in The Web

“There are many potential applications of business blogs, including: Customer Relations: Building relationships and community with customers; Customer Service: Dialoging with customers, gaining feedback, providing support, knowledge base archive…”

CoolBusinessIdeas.com

November 23rd, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Business

“Based in Singapore, CoolBusinessIdeas.com is dedicated to the gathering of brand new promising business ideas and opportunities from around the world and informing our newsletter subscribers of emerging trends in the business world so that our worldwide subscribers can gain an edge over the relentless competition.”

IBM Doesnít Want My Money

November 23rd, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Customers

“Thereís an old adage in business that youíve got to ask for the sale. Thereís an older adage that a man has to stand on a hillside with his mouth open for a long time before a roast duck flies into it. Iíd like to suggest that if a roast duck (or sale) is flying towards your open mouth you shouldnít close your mouth. Nor should you require the duck to fill out lots of paperwork before you deign to eat it.”

Hourly RatesóConfusing Effort with Results

November 23rd, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Project management

“By charging a client for time alone, you completely undermine the expertise youíve spent years building, and you limit the profit you can justifiably earn. Dozens of pricing alternatives exist that donít rely on the hourly rate. Look for alternatives that lead to discussions with clients about the outcomes they want to achieve. When pricing your next project, think results, not effort.”

For Best Results, Forget the Bonus

November 17th, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Leadership

“‘Do this and you’ll get that.’ These six words sum up the most popular way in which American business strives to improve performance in the workplace. And it is very popular. At least three of four American corporations rely on some sort of incentive program… Most of us, accustomed to similar tactics at home and school, take for granted that incentives in the workplace are successful. After all, such incentives are basically rewards, and rewards work, don’t they? The answer, surprisingly, is mostly no. While rewards are effective at producing temporary compliance, they are strikingly ineffective at producing lasting changes in attitudes or behavior.”

TeachMeFinance.com

November 17th, 2004 | Comments Off | Posted in Finance/VC

“TeachMeFinance.com teaches you basic finance concepts.”