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Picture Perfect a business story of innovation

Posted on Noviembre 8th, 2009 in innovation by admin

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Black’s Photography was well-known for decades among amateur shutterbugs across the country. Canadians bought their cameras at the chain’s stores, then returned to get their film developed, capturing memories of family vacations and birthday parties in either a glossy or matt keepsake.

But what’s lesser known is the story behind the chain’s coast-to-coast success. A recent book by Robert Black, who died unexpectedly prior to its publication last spring

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MOST CREATIVE PEOPLE in business

Posted on Mayo 29th, 2009 in creativity by german

Fast Company magazine has just published the list of the 100 most creative people in the business world. They wanted to find people who have managed to create a successful business by thinking creatively. Of course, first place went to Jonathan Ive from Apple.

It’s interesting to see that this list of high-flyers includes five names from the fashion world.

Stella McCartney is in 13th place, for having created her own ‘responsible… Continue reading

Global MBA Rankings 2008

Posted on Enero 5th, 2009 in Marketing by german

Rank

Business school name

Country

Weighted salary (US$)

Salary percentage increase

Employed at three months (%)

FT research rank

1

University of Pennsylvania: Wharton

U.S.A.

165859

132

93 (98)

2

2

London Business School

U.K.

144918

126

96 (99)

3

3

Columbia Business School

U.S.A.

165123

144

93 (93)

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Expert calls for innovative thinking

Posted on Diciembre 24th, 2008 in innovation by german

MORE disabled people should be given support to start their own business – according to a report compiled by Dr Gary Packham, of the Glamorgan Business School.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said the challenging economic climate called for innovative thinking around welfare reform, seeing job creation as an answer to rising unemployment figures and self-employment considered as a significant option for disabled people.

The FSBs biennial survey of 8,700 members… Continue reading

Science|Business Innovation Board Announces the Winners of the First Pan-European Awards For Academic Enterprise

Posted on Diciembre 5th, 2008 in innovation by german
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Academic entrepreneurs from Northern Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, England, Scotland, and Sweden were named as the winners of the inaugural ACES, the Academic Enterprise Awards 2008, at a ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.
The prizes awarded by the Science|Business Innovation Board, a blue-ribbon panel of leaders in industry, academia and policy at a ceremony at Sweden’s Royal Academy of Engineering, go to
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Marketing During A Recession: Economic Slowdowns Are Opportunities

Posted on Diciembre 1st, 2008 in Marketing by german

People are scared.

Recessions (OK, economic slow-downs) are scary things. Maybe that’s why I have noticed a recent theme emerge from some prominent bloggers - a lot of smart people are discussing risk and stability, and they are discussing the role of failure from a business POV.

This week, I will… Continue reading

Innovation, creativity, design, sustainability, technology, advertising and marketing, global business, and entertainment: 10 Best Business Books of 2008

Posted on Noviembre 30th, 2008 in Marketing, creativity, innovation by german

Fast Company just released their picks for the best business books of 2008.  The list spans topics as varied as innovation, creativity, design, sustainability, technology, advertising and marketing, global business, and entertainment.  Since Christmas is right around the corner (gasp), and books make great gifts, maybe you’ll find something here for the business fan on your list. 

 

Small Biz Bee will be putting together their list of top 20… Continue reading

Harvard, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Stanford , Wharton: Get a taste of your target business schools

Posted on Noviembre 30th, 2008 in Marketing, creativity, innovation by german
Be a hero. Make a bid on this ebay item to help the British Red Cross.

I’ve managed to collect quite a few brochures and documents of all kinds from various business schools. I am giving these all away in this eBay auction - with eBay giving all sale proceeds directly to… Continue reading

Creativity in business…

Posted on Noviembre 29th, 2008 in creativity by german

To help spark or re-ignite business growth a little creativity can go a long way.  Many creative business owners utilize creativity as a strategy booster by examining what their competition is or is not doing.  Other business owners start their businesses based on what they love doing, using their creativity to make

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The Key to an Attractive Network Marketing Business

Posted on Noviembre 23rd, 2008 in Marketing by german

When you venture into the network marketing business, you basically have two stakeholders to view as prospects: the downline and the buyers. Now, if you’re a newbie in the industry, don’t you wonder sometimes how some people who are in the network marketing business manage to drive prospects into them just as easy as a magnet does? Now, you don’t really have to think about that any more! We’ve come… Continue reading

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