October 28, 2010 · 10:42 am
I was sitting in a local tech meet-up last evening watching a demo of a new video service. One criterion I always use to evaluate new stuff is “does it solve a problem and is that problem of a size that’s big enough to support a business?” This does (note to self – a post soon on SWAP’s – Solutions Without A Problem) but so do the other 20 or 30 solutions addressing the issue. So what makes this one a winner?
Simply put – The Power of Better. I think there is great power in innovating but I also think there is just as much – arguably more – power in being better and I can prove it. Continue reading →
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Tagged as Amazon, Amazon.com, business, business thinking, EBay, innovation, iPod, management, Netflix, Online auction business model, planning, Shopping, winning
October 26, 2010 · 11:00 am
A couple of weeks ago the Vice President told his fellow democrats to “stop whining” and do something. Now, long-time readers know that we avoid politics in this space (you think business issues are polarizing – try getting people to keep an open mind when you write about politics!). However, that comment made me think of something and I want to share it with you guys.
Many supervisors share the VP’s thinking. People should stop whining and get to work. If you don’t like something, change it. I disagree and here’s why. Continue reading →
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October 25, 2010 · 12:46 pm
We start the week with something that won’t tax our brains too badly. Today it’s a report that confirms something I think we probably all know but of which it’s nice to have confirmation. In a nutshell, we learn that people are the best brand ambassadors and that many folks tell their friends when they’ve had a great experience as well as when they’re unhappy. While there may be a tendency to assume that only the negative stuff gets talked about, that’s just not the case. Continue reading →
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