What seems like fantasy or science fiction today could yield "the small businesses of the future," according to Joel Stonington, who goes in search of 20 examples that could make trend-savvy entrepreneurs very rich indeed. 3D printing, bio-engineered body parts and holographic theater all get a mention, as does lunar tourism and lab-grown steak.
http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/20101105/20-small-businesses-of-the-future/
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Macy's gives employees a little "magic"
Macy's strives to generate passion and excitement among its workers so they'll fall in love with their jobs, says Lisa Gick, vice president of employee engagement at Macy's. Among her tactics: engaging workers through informal conversations that encourage feedback, and dubbing the employee handbook "100 ways to make magic."
http://smartblogs.com/workforce/2010/11/08/lisa/
http://smartblogs.com/workforce/2010/11/08/lisa/
Saturday, November 6, 2010
How It Works: What Happens When You Search Google?
What actually happens when you type a search into Google? Just 5 minutes of your time and this post will have you up to snuff on how Google works - as well as a few SEO takeaways!
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/seo/how-it-works-what-happens-when-you-search-google/1211?tag=nl.e540
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/seo/how-it-works-what-happens-when-you-search-google/1211?tag=nl.e540
Friday, November 5, 2010
Justify 30 Minutes of Exercise
Some useful tips on justifing 30 minutes of exercise, by Chris Brogan.
1. Step Away from the Desk
2. Learn Something
3. Schedule Calls
4. Clean Your Inbox
5. Just a Start
http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/lifestyle/article/justify-30-minutes-of-exercise-chris-brogan
1. Step Away from the Desk
2. Learn Something
3. Schedule Calls
4. Clean Your Inbox
5. Just a Start
http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/lifestyle/article/justify-30-minutes-of-exercise-chris-brogan
The Criticism Sandwich: A Stale Idea
Some practical tips for taking the sting out of critical remarks, byBruna Martinuzzi:
1. Focus the conversation on the future rather than the past.
2. Replace the long diatribe with a dialogue.
3. “Let silence do the heavy lifting.”
4. Use the conversation as an opportunity to grow the relationship.
http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/the-world/article/the-criticism-sandwich-a-stale-idea-bruna-martinuzzi
1. Focus the conversation on the future rather than the past.
2. Replace the long diatribe with a dialogue.
3. “Let silence do the heavy lifting.”
4. Use the conversation as an opportunity to grow the relationship.
5. Help the person save face.
6. Use the salami-method when you establish goals for others.
7. Give praise en route
http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/the-world/article/the-criticism-sandwich-a-stale-idea-bruna-martinuzzi
Monday, November 1, 2010
Latest browser stats: Chrome, Safari, Opera, IE9 up, Firefox suffers enthusiasm gap
Has the initial enthusiasm for IE9 been able to sustain itself? Ed Bott just got the latest browser usage stats for this site.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/latest-browser-stats-chrome-ie9-up-firefox-suffers-enthusiasm-gap/2533?tag=nl.e539
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/latest-browser-stats-chrome-ie9-up-firefox-suffers-enthusiasm-gap/2533?tag=nl.e539
The Tech Scares That Weren't: Urban Myths of Technology
Technology is scary! Turn off the lights, wrap yourself up in a blanket, and prepare to be terrified! Or mildly concerned. You know, whatever.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/the-tech-scares-that-werent-urban-myths-of-technology/14354?tag=nl.e539
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/the-tech-scares-that-werent-urban-myths-of-technology/14354?tag=nl.e539
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