Category Archives: General Business

Why “Word of Mouth” is now more important than ever

Barry Schwartz, professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College, has written a book called, ‘The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less” The goal of choice has been to liberate us, to give us a degree of … Continue reading

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Univ of Michigan Entrepreneurial Study

early release news University of Michigan – “Panel Study of Entrepreneurial Dynamics 2” The study has followed 1,200 business start-ups since 2005. 1.    At the end of 2 years there was zero correlation between the amount of start-up capital and … Continue reading

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Hill and Emerson

“You know, it’s not more knowledge, it’s not more education, it’s not more facts that we need. It’s a better use of what we already have that we need to have. You have each and every one of you, within … Continue reading

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You can’t make money in the past.

It struck me like a thunderbolt yesterday while reading the previously mentioned June 14 issue of Fortune Magazine > you can’t make money in the past!   Because it’s over, done, gone! People pay money for what they think is valuable.  … Continue reading

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The Wizard of Westwood Passes

John Wooden would have been 100 YO this October.   A simple elegant man who’s legacy extends far beyond being a basketball coach. I especially appreciate his focus on improving your best personal best by just 1% daily….and for his example … Continue reading

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