Monday, August 30, 2010

Retargeting Ads Follow Surfers to Other Sites - NYTimes.com

Another look at how businesses are using technology to market (or "remarket") again raising the issues of privacy - or how much privacy is a good thing.

Retargeting Ads Follow Surfers to Other Sites - NYTimes.com

Location Sites Experiment to Attract Mainstream Users - NYTimes.com

Technological advances or personal intrusions? How can businesses capitalize on these breakthrough trends? And will the next generation even consider "privacy" and "safety" issues?

Location Sites Experiment to Attract Mainstream Users - NYTimes.com

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Your Brain on Computers - Overuse of Digital Devices May Lead to Brain Fatigue - NYTimes.com

This is what your mom (and I) have been telling you for years! Downtime allows your brain to process and store information/memories into long-term storage. Take a break from the electronica and go for a walk!

Your Brain on Computers - Overuse of Digital Devices May Lead to Brain Fatigue - NYTimes.com

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

NorthJersey.com: Applying for a loan can still be a nightmare

It is difficult to finance small business operations. Here is a look at the promises and pitfalls of a government loan program.

NorthJersey.com: Applying for a loan can still be a nightmare

Nordstrom Uses Web to Locate Items and Increase Sales - NYTimes.com

Tech-savvy and customer friendly, Nordstroms is seamlessly integrating brick and mortar stores with their website to move product. This article discusses how it is generating a competitive advantage, boosting margins, increasing turnover and improving earnings. How can you apply these lessons to your business?

Nordstrom Uses Web to Locate Items and Increase Sales - NYTimes.com

Egg Industry Faces New Scrutiny After Outbreak - NYTimes.com

This is an interesting dilemna at intersection of business, government (regulation) and science (various claims by activists, etc...)
Would you be willing to pay more for a more 'humane' egg?

Egg Industry Faces New Scrutiny After Outbreak - NYTimes.com

Saturday, August 14, 2010

As China Expands in Latin America, Tensions Fester at Its Mining Venture in Peru - NYTimes.com

Interesting spin on the age-old tension between colonial power and the colonized. But the twist is the colonial power is a nation advancing the idea of solidarity. Could China only be in it for their own financial gain?

As China Expands in Latin America, Tensions Fester at Its Mining Venture in Peru - NYTimes.com

Thursday, August 12, 2010

As E-Books Gain, Barnes and Noble Tries to Stay Ahead - NYTimes.com

Remember the two key words for any business success - "competitive advantage". No amount of money, talent or time will compensate for this. Knowing what makes you special and how a market segment values it is the key to a successful business. Read this article through to the end to see this discussed and applied.

As E-Books Gain, Barnes and Noble Tries to Stay Ahead - NYTimes.com

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Merck discloses probe of foreign sales practices

MNC's, culture, bribery, business practices continues to be a big topic in International Business - one where the lines seem to shift. Merck, the big pharma company, is being investigated for making illegal payments.

The Associated Press: Merck discloses probe of foreign sales practices

Fed-up attendant curses out fliers, exits JetBlue flight by emergency slide – USATODAY.com

Maybe we have an issue with a boss, customer, or simply do not like our job. And this exit may seem like one you wish to emulate - but not at the expense of seven years in prison this employee is facing.

Fed-up attendant curses out fliers, exits JetBlue flight by emergency slide – USATODAY.com

Saturday, August 7, 2010

A Man With Muffin Secrets, but No Way to Cash Them In - NYTimes.com

Cloak-and-dagger stuff, secrets, code-words, "need to know basis", James Bond has nothing the exciting world of business does not!

A Man With Muffin Secrets, but No Way to Cash Them In - NYTimes.com

Hurd Resigns From H.P. After Sexual Harassment Inquiry - NYTimes.com

I don't know why I find this surprising - maybe because it seems such people (any person!) would know better than this? A married millionaire fudging expense reports to canoodle with a 'consultant'.
Remember, ethics and your personal integrity does matter!

Hurd Resigns From H.P. After Sexual Harassment Inquiry - NYTimes.com

Sunday, August 1, 2010

NorthJersey.com: U.S. firms find profits abroad

Very interesting look at where current and future economic growth and opportunities will be found.
What does this mean to American businesses and US entrepreneurs?

NorthJersey.com: U.S. firms find profits abroad