How to Form an Innovation Strategy

Great post on thinking about your innovation strategy. But one comment he makes here is so true. How many of innovate one product at a time thinking that it is the answer. Remember, even with a well thought out strategy, you are not always right, especially when it comes to innovation. The word kind of Read More …

Why don’t I use Squidoo?

I always forget. I go to Slideshare, Youtube, LinkedIn, Facebook and on and on. But seldom do I use Squidoo, Why? It seems such an oversight because it is ideal for the posting of events. You can then post to Facebook, Ebay and even twitter.   http://www.squidoo.com/mannufacturermarketing http://www.squidoo.com/fundingyournonprofit Am I the only one that doesn’t use Read More …

Should Your Service Dept. Blog?

I am pitching to a couple of manufacturers to set up a blog with their service people to cut and paste their emails, service reports, etc. into a blog categorized by product. Have their customers subscribe to get updates on products and to see problems others encountered with like equipment. I think it is great Read More …

Startup Lessons Everyone Should Read

Ben Yoskovitz wrote this and as many startup that I have been talking to lately, I thought I needed to post this. If you read number 3, you will find out that their mostly marketing mistakes. Why? Here’s a sampling of some great startup lessons worth reading about. Your Pitch Sucks. Patrick Lor lays it Read More …

Wackiest Excuses for Being Late to Work

  More than 27 percent of hiring managers say they are skeptical of employees’ excuses for showing up late. It turns out their doubt is warranted: 24 percent of all employees decide to make up a fake excuse rather than tell the truth. What does this mean to you? If you’re sitting in a traffic Read More …

It’s No Fable: ESOPs Can Protect Indiana Jobs

 Loraine Ball, Roundpeg  blogged about this today on the Smaller Indiana Site. Since this week seems to be about finance, it must be an election year, I thought it was great initiative. It’s No Fable: ESOPs Can Protect Indiana Jobs By: Donald M. Meyer – Tax Partner in the Business Services, Executive and Employee Benefits Read More …