Thinking Aloud
Reclaiming The American Dream
The U.S. workplace has become an investor-driven market, a place where workers are treated as disposable cogs who are costs to be minimized rather than capabilities to be maximized on-the-job. The only way out, according to Peter Weddle, author of "A Multitude of Hope: A Novel About Rediscovering the American Dream", is something he calls "economic disobedience."
Where Have All The Leaders Gone?
As Tom Endersbe, co-author of "Three Commitments of Leadership", interacted with multiple organizations over the last month he is left wondering - where have all the leaders gone?
[Singapore] Newstead’s Second Digital Style Outlet In Jurong Point – A Sign Of Changing...
Singapore-based IT retail chain Newstead Technologies launched a second Digital Style outlet less than six months after its first in IT haven Funan DigitaLife Mall last September. Is that a sign of changing consumer behavior in the way they shop for electronic goods?
The Value-Driven Startup
Startups can attract high quality employees by providing a work environment that helps them feel as though they are accomplishing something greater than themselves.
New Year’s Resolution: Get An Early Start On Tax Season
As one year comes to an end and another begins, people often look to make changes in every aspect of their lives – especially finances. So now is a good time to think about taxes. Yes, really!
Alexander Interactive’s 3 E-Commerce Predictions For 2012
Alex Schmelkin, co-founder and president, Alexander Interactive, predicts that e-commerce will explode in 2012. He gives his reasons why.
Avoiding Death by To-Do List: 15 Ways To Overcome Overload And Work Smarter In...
Your to-do list and bursting-at-the-(cyber)seams in-box loom large. Workplace performance expert Jason Womack explains how to get a handle on both — and maybe even find the wherewithal to finally change your life.
2012 Will Be The Year Of The Empowered Merchant, says Schedulicty
Jerry Nettuno, founder and CEO of Schedulicity, believes that 2012 will be a year that will see a majority of small businesses harness and leverage the power of technology and online productivity tools to effective manage and grow their business.
What Were The Largest Trends In 2011, And What Does The Future Look Like?
The global recession has also had a massive effect on technology and start-ups, but just as often as new opportunities rather than challenges, says Christian Lanng, CEO of Tradeshift. He predicts what trends we may see in 2012.
Why Was This Sales Letter So Successful?
Mark Satterfield investigates the most successful sales letter of all time and finds out why it worked so well.
Hallmarks of Successful Entrepreneurs (An Asian Perspective)
Are there certain intrinsic qualities in entrepreneurs that make them who they are? What could we observe about their personalities, emotional make-up and life views that makes them different from the rest of us, asks Walter Lim.
Will NFC Technology Take Off In Singapore?
Nokia in Singapore recently announced various initiatives that showcased interesting applications of NFC technology.
Steve Jobs Managed From The Heart
While Steve Jobs is a business hero of mine whom I admire much, I think it is idiotic for anyone in business to deify...
Are Online Classes For Business Worth The Investment?
There isn't a profession in the world that wouldn't benefit from continuing education, and that includes entrepreneurs as well, says Kevin Kaiser of Startup Biz Blog.
Entrepreneurial Evolution Will Occur During Long-Term Economic Environment
Entrepreneurs who are serious about their commitment to capitalistic self-drive need to recognize the correlation between the economy of today and tomorrow, and the natural world, says Kevin Kaiser of Startup Biz Blog
[Causes] Relief 2.0 – Bringing Relief Through Social Entrepreneurship
Relief 2.0 is an organic movement of multidisciplinary volunteers and partner organizations from around the world working together to promote efficient disaster response and sustainable disaster recovery through the active engagement of local stakeholders.
[Infographic] What Are You Doing When New Ideas Happen?
Can you remember what you were doing the last time you came up with a great idea?
10 Famous Businesspeople Who Benefited From Nepotism
Nepotism is a nasty business, especially because it’s hard to imagine we’d behave much differently given the same chances. Here are 10 famous businesspeople who’ve at least been suspected of benefiting from the ugly game.
$4 Per Gallon Gas = Energy Innovation
Long lines at the gas pump weren’t the only product of the twin energy crises of the 1970s. A legislative push toward energy conservation and innovation were also born as a result. And that’s why Robert Brands believes the skyrocketing price of oil will do the same in 2011.
[Infographic] The Anatomy Of A Startup
Having the chance to cover several start-up stories across Asia and also building one myself, I know it’s never easy to build and manage a business. My friends always have the idea that an entrepreneur is rich, famous and successful.
Focus.com – Top Entrepreneurs Of The Last Century
Focus.com's 20 top entrepreneurs in the last century, through a nice graphic. The list includes Apple’s Steve Jobs, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Walmart’s Sam Walton and Ford’s Henry Ford.
Indonesia, The Rising Tech Start-up Nation
When we think about start-up nations, U.S, Europe, Japan and China quickly come to mind. But watch out for Indonesia as investors are keeping a close watch on the country.
Is Innovation The Cure To America’s Ills?
Something that kept creeping up in President Barack Obama's State of The Union address was the word 'innovation'.
[ADV] Does The Singapore Education System Stifle Entrepreneurship?
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor lists Singapore as one of the least entrepreneurial societies in the developed world, averaging 5.7 per cent in Total Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA). Does Singapore's education system really stifle entrepreneurship?
Groupon’s Business Model From A Different Angle
Contributor Rama Muamaya of DailySocial.net ponders on how a startup’s business model should be flexible and how it relates to a customer’s and your own company’s profit.
A Smarter Planet? We Need Smarter People Too.
In November 2008 IBM announced its Smarter Planet initiative - how world leaders, change-makers and citizens can leverage information technology to improve the world's systems and processes.
Youth Ideas On Social Entrepreneurship Shows Future Is In Good Hands
Welcome to the Rotary Youth Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (RYSEC) 2010, where some two-score teams of youths aged 16 to 35 pitched their ideas on socially responsible businesses.
Here’s Hoping For A “The Social Network” Effect
Come October 28, Columbia Pictures' The Social Network - based on the story of young billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook - will play across cinemas in Singapore. Will it spur technopreneurship here?
Stay Away From The Gray Twilight
An inspiring quote from Theodore Roosevelt, for entrepreneurs and everyone else.
Singaporean Students Want To Be Entrepreneurs, Not Office Drones
The Global University Entrepreneurial Spirits Student's Survey, carried out in 2008, shows that more than 80 percent of students in Singapore want to start their own business.