Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
"Just returned from a conference on the “Future Operational Environment,” with representatives from 13 different nations briefing the challenges facing their countries out to 2020. Cyber warfare/crime was listed as one of the top 10 issues facing world security from just about every speaker who took the podium. Among the ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
"In the meantime, I’ve looked through the news articles and blog posts from Monday, March 17, 2008, to try to identify the top ten stories on Day 1 of the event. While this list is no substitute for actually attending SES New York 2008, it will give you a quick ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
"The following are the top ten complaints people have about retail establishments, and my thoughts on the list: 10. Sales Associate (SA) A ignored you - did not say hello, smile, make eye contact 21 9. SA didn't listen when explaining what you wanted 22 8. Product/item was out ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
"We are experiencing a critical time in the stock market. The ongoing credit crisis has sent stocks spiraling down and the light at the end of the tunnel is very dim. However, there will always be speculation (including my own) so if you are involved in the market ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
"Cleveland-based Flight Options hosts the nation’s elite business travelers, and while the top destination, New York City, came as no surprise – the results provide a compelling snapshot of current business travel trends. The Top Ten U.S. Business Destinations for Private Jet Travelers are:"Flight Options Names Top Ten U.S. ...
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
"BrinkPoint Consulting LLC, providing comprehensive consulting services for boards, has announced its annual list of Top 10 Challenges for in 2008. The list serves as a guidepost for directors and executives as they navigate the most significant period of governance reform in decades. “Our Top 10 Challenges List reflects ...
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
"Where will the next Silicon Valley spring up? Philip Auerswald, professor of public policy at George Mason University, surveyed regional innovation trends across the U.S. and came up with a list of up-and-coming tech centers."Webgrrls Wisdom » Top 10 Up-And-Coming Tech Cities
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
"10. We don’t innovate around here any more. Baloney. Your people are innovating all the time. The problem is, your innovations are no longer differentiating your company. Your innovations, in other words, parallel your competitors’ innovations, with the result that you all look more or less alike. Customers, seeing little ...
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
"Climate change, longevity, increased competition, and too many rules: the global insurance industry is facing its biggest challenges yet. In a recent survey by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers, 139 industry professionals from 21 countries (including Thailand) were asked to identify their main ...
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
"It’s tough to build trust, but you can regain it with the right attitude Trust is the most foundational block of any relationship. Nothing provides the strength and the solidity you need for a lasting relationship as trust. It is not just about big promises and commitments, but goes ...
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