This eclectic set of posts from the first half of June are ripe for discussion. Check ‘em out and let me know what you think:
Carbon emissions tracking,
Risk management by banks,
How reducing projects increases innovation,
A global warming airline,
Pride and prejudice in the consulting ranks,
Suing your ERP vendor,
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California is in trouble again. Running itself like a charity it spends based on public whim that drives vote buying legislators. My congresswoman, Sharon Runner, comments in her Runner Report about the most recent budget approach (click here for a subscription):
Our plan establishes a strict spending limit and creates a rainy day fund that will […]
Imprimis is an excellent leaflet/newsletter that I get every month with amazing analyses of the issues of our times. If you want to think for yourself you should get a subscription. Their often historical approach brings you up to date on why we are where we are. The latest issue is no exception as it […]
Our b5media business channel does “fun friday” topics to attempt to get us all on the same page, trade comments, and, hopefully, enlighten each other…and YOU. This time out we are commenting on our business epiphany: the one moment that influenced our career or business more than any other. Our business channel editor, Kelly of […]
SPI, the Society of the Plastics Industry, announced it’s upcoming attempt to overcome misinformation about it’s industry in Plastics News (paid subscription required).
I have some personal experience here- the plastics industry has done a very poor job of marketing itself and overcoming the bad science aimed at it. A perfect example are the plastic bag […]
A CFO magazine article encourages cost cutters to “just ask for it” when pursuing discounts. They go on to give some great advice:
“This usually involves an exchange: customers agree to buy a broader range of products and services from the vendor, or commit to a minimum purchase amount, and in turn get a better price.”
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Gary Player, golfer extraordinaire gave this advice in a recent TV commercial:
“When you get to a certain level, it’s definitely how you prepare your mind.”
I would add “prepare your mind for opportunity”. As Tiger Woods says “give yourself a chance”.
Have any pearls of wisdom- share them!
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Our b5media Theme Day focuses on Graduation - New Beginnings in a Challenging Economy led by Darlene at www.interviewchatter.com. Since my three daughters are in their “new beginnings” periods, I’m a sought after advisor. They are: 27 years old- just married and building fitness business, 25- radio show host of S&H Culture Club and fashion […]
“Companies are now concluding that in order to control costs they must better understand them.”
This seemingly obvious conclusion from CFO magazine surprisingly is the state of most companies. In other words, they don’t know HOW to control costs. In the same paragraph CFO then gives some incomplete guidance:
“Increasingly, analyst firms are uging clients to get […]
Once again my local congresswoman, Sharon Runner, ids a ridiculous project play in our California state legislature. Read it for an idea of things to come from our silly government:
During the debate for the 2008-2009 State Budget, no issue has caused more public concern than education funding. School districts, teachers and parents criticized the Governor’s […]
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