All Entries Tagged With: "upstartnation"
A Deal with the “Devil”
What would you do if the devil offered you superfluous reward, but for the price of your soul?
Big Mac or Mocha Latte?
Can you say – FRANCHISE? Did you know that it takes far less money to start a franchise than you imagined – you might be closer to realizing your dream of owning a business more than you think.
Why Do You Want To Be, Who You Want To Be?
When did you know that this was who you wanted to be, or has this life been somehow forced upon you?
The Experience Economy
Cowen’s data on these slowdowns are compelling and have withstood the scrutiny of the online reviewers. He argues that our society, for the moment, has hit a technological plateau.
The Last Company Town
Employers used to provide workers with everything from houses to hospitals. It was the American dream – “It was so nice”. Those days are nearly gone.
The Difference Between A Person Who Finds A Job And One Who Doesn’t
Learn the elements that will separate successful job hunters from those who will be remain unemployed.
Google Finds It Hard To Reinvent Philanthropy
It declared that DotOrg would not be “conventional” — a four-letter word in Google-speak.
Web’s Hot New Commodity: Privacy
As the surreptitious tracking of Internet users becomes more aggressive and widespread, tiny start-ups and technology giants alike are pushing a new product: privacy.
Startup SeaMicro First To Use New Intel Chip
A Silicon Valley startup is now selling a microprocessor that was custom-tailored for Intel.
Looking For Speedups, Not Just Startups
The White House launched its Startup America Partnership to better support potential ventures. “Our primary focus will be on accelerating the growth of high-growth companies.”
The Cost Of Entrenchment: Why CEOs Are Rarely Fired
When I talk to my friends outside of finance and read the popular press, you find a knee-jerk reaction that not enough CEOs are fired.
Protect Yourself From A Downsizing Profession
Before you become a layoff victim, reorganize your finances so that your liabilities are as low as possible and set up an emergency fund.
Hulu Reworks Its Script As Digital Change Hits TV
Hulu is re-tooling its business plan to keep up with a changing digital world.
Rising China Bests A Shrinking Japan
China passed Japan in 2010 to become the world’s second-largest economy after the U.S., a historic shift that has drawn mixed emotions in the two Asian powers: resignation tinged with soul-searching in long-stagnant Japan, pride but also caution in an ascendant China wary of shouldering new global responsibilities.
Top 10 Young Women Of Power
Next week, both seasoned businesswomen and up-and-coming entrepreneurs will congregate in Orlando for three days of networking and insightful workshops. To celebrate the occasion, check out our list of 10 business mavens under 40.
Partying Amid Poverty Stirs South Africa Debate
Zwelinzima Vavi, leader of Cosatu, the powerful trade union federation allied with the governing African National Congress, accused Mr. Kunene of “spitting on the face of the poor” and declared that parties where people who have gotten rich in dubious ways flaunt their wealth “turn my stomach.”
Redifining The Woman: From Sugar Mammas To Frugalistas
Despite issues confronting women in the workplace, significant gains have been made. Women now outnumber men in the general U.S. workforce and female economic empowerment is on the rise globally.
Africa’s Hidden Wealth Of Opportunities
Look past the continent’s reputation for social problems, and you’ll see emerging consumers and businesses ripe for M&A, partnerships, and B2B relationships.
Five Steps Toward Projecting Confidence
Carry yourself with confidence. Does this mean that they never suffer from self-doubt? No! But they know how to keep it from view. Here are the ingredients for emoting confidence.
