The logical thing to do when a company wants to generate the most revenue from its resources, is to put its most experienced leaders in charge of those resources. Continue reading… “More experience equals worse bootstrapping”
What $100 is worth in every state
According to recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, you might consider moving to Mississippi or Arkansas, if you want the most bang for your buck. Continue reading… “What $100 is worth in every state”
Blockchain tech could change auditing for good
Something unprecedented happened following the Enron Scandal in October of 2001. Although for a short period, for the first time in its modern history the global audit industry lost its most precious asset: public trust. Continue reading… “Blockchain tech could change auditing for good”
After student exodus, 900 laid off by University of Phoenix
Over the past five years the for-profit institution has shed about half of its students, and since September the university has fired 900 employees. Continue reading… “After student exodus, 900 laid off by University of Phoenix”
The vaule of information is declining in our networked society
According to a recent paper published in the Portuguese academic journal, OBS, the single most striking element explaining the difficulty in the discovery and implementation of new business models for the media in the digital age, is the declining value of information in the networked society. Continue reading… “The vaule of information is declining in our networked society”
The death of car ownership?
Owning a car, in just a few short decades, could be a lot like owning a horse — mostly for hobbyists and really unnecessary for transportation purposes. Continue reading… “The death of car ownership?”
Planning for the future: Generation Z
A mart HR manager is already looking at the generation Z, oldest of whom are turning 18 and slowly entering the workforce, while a lot of companies are still struggling with millennials. Continue reading… “Planning for the future: Generation Z”
Marriage in America is going out of style
June is the time of year when we’re supposed to hear wedding bells. The invitations start coming in and you find yourself scurrying to order gifts from registries and block off summer weekends to attend ceremonies and parties.
Continue reading… “Marriage in America is going out of style”
A look at the numbers behind non-profit crowdfunding
Non-profit organizations require money to stay operational, spread awareness and get the job done, and that is where crowdfunding has really helped. Continue reading… “A look at the numbers behind non-profit crowdfunding”
Silicon Valley and Wall Street converging for a new gold rush called Bitcoin
What do you think of Bitcoin? My answer is usually the same: “It’s intellectually interesting, but not really practical.” Continue reading… “Silicon Valley and Wall Street converging for a new gold rush called Bitcoin”
Egypt’s plans to open new Suez Canal with August 6th ceremony
Officials announced last Saturday, work on a parallel waterway to allow two-way traffic on Egypt’s Suez Canal will be finished in time to allow ships to transit for a gala inauguration ceremony at the key trade route on Aug. 6.
Continue reading… “Egypt’s plans to open new Suez Canal with August 6th ceremony”
The end of the big banks is coming
In the near future, banks will no longer be on street corners or housed in high-rise towers, they will be in our pockets or on our wrists. Continue reading… “The end of the big banks is coming”
