After the unveiling of the new Apple Watch, it was apparent that wearables are just as functional as they are fun. Continue reading… “How wearables can transform small and growing businesses”
The average cost of room service in 15 U.S. cities
Perhaps you should think twice about ordering a club sandwich through room service in New York City. Continue reading… “The average cost of room service in 15 U.S. cities”
Bad urban design cost $1 trillion a year
According to a new research paper, America’s sprawl cost somewhere in the range of a trillion dollars every year. Continue reading… “Bad urban design cost $1 trillion a year”
The decline of the diet soda drinker
According to the latest industry data after four years of outselling Pepsi, Diet Coke is back in the No. 3 slot for top sodas in the U.S. Other sugar-free brands are also dropping quickly. Continue reading… “The decline of the diet soda drinker”
Startups cashing in on the cashless economy
We are now at a place in time when electronic payments technologies are accelerating like never before – and now is the moment for start-ups to break-through. Continue reading… “Startups cashing in on the cashless economy”
The sharing economy to disrupt business travel
The foundations of the business-travel ecosystem are under more strain than ever before, even with U.S. companies projecting to spend $310 billion on business travel in 2015 (up 6.2 percent from last year). How they spend that money has become a source of tension and uncertainty. Continue reading… “The sharing economy to disrupt business travel”
Does welfare make America more entrepreneurial?
When governments provide citizens with economic security, research shows that they embolden them to take more risks. Continue reading… “Does welfare make America more entrepreneurial?”
What if restaurants billed like hospitals?
Going out to eat would be a downright miserable experience if restaurants started billing like hospitals. Continue reading… “What if restaurants billed like hospitals?”
The big shift in marketing
Marketing was pretty simple, you would develop a compelling message, used mass media outlets to get your message to as large and audience as possible and grew market share. Continue reading… “The big shift in marketing”
The cost of California’s drought
With the northeast U.S. emerging from yet another snowstorm, California has just recorded its hottest winter ever, with average temperatures 4.4 degrees hotter than the 20th century average. Continue reading… “The cost of California’s drought”
FAA green lights Amazon for delivery drone testing
Amazon’s delivery drones may be more than just a publicity stunt. The Federal Aviation Administration announced on March 19, that Amazon is receiving an experimental airworthiness certificate. This will allow them to test drone aircraft. Continue reading… “FAA green lights Amazon for delivery drone testing”
Craft brewers now have more than 10 percent share of beer market
According to the nonprofit Brewers Association based in Boulder, CO, Craft brewers increased their market share of the American beer industry in 2014. Continue reading… “Craft brewers now have more than 10 percent share of beer market”