Archive | June, 2009
Business lessons from a competitive marketplace… and why carbon credit programs are so important

Business lessons from a competitive marketplace… and why carbon credit programs are so important

I have a healthy appreciation for competitive markets and the incentives they provide. Market-forces in our economy encourage competitors to provide goods & services more efficiently, cheaper, and better. If your business isn’t continually striving to be better or adapting to change, I can almost guarantee you someone out there is. Granted, competitive markets aren’t [...]

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Apple’s Snow Leopard is prowling just around the corner

Apple’s Snow Leopard is prowling just around the corner

If you’re not already buzzing with anticipation about what’s coming up at Apple, here’s why you should be… and I’m not just talking about the new iPhone & iPod Touch people expect to see next week. About a year ago at WWDC ’08 (Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference) they announced something special; they were [...]

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How to choose the right investment and diversify risk

How to choose the right investment and diversify risk

The moment some people find out I have a degree in economics, they seem compelled to ask me where to invest their money. While it makes me laugh a little, I need to point out to those of you who might have the wrong idea; economists should not be confused with the “get-rich-quick” types of [...]

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