ADS Security, a regional electronic security and automation company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., has acquired customer accounts from Integrated Systems Inc. of Opelika, Ala. The purchase adds approximately 450 accounts to the ADS Alabama customer base, growing the market to approximately 20,000 accounts.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Tor Releases Private IM Tool -- Here's An Idiot's Guide To Using Encrypted Messaging
The Tor Project has released an encrypted private messaging application. Here's how to download and use it with a good degree of security, and without hurting your brain.
Campaign 2016: Who Rules Social Media?
Whether socially liberal or socially conservative, presidential candidates need to harness social media to engage with the electorate. While Donald Trump once led in all the polls, which candidates lead on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook?
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Helping Security Startups Reach Escape Velocity
Mach37 is the speed at which an object can reach escape velocity (25,022 mph/s). It is also the name of an innovative accelerator program based in Herndon, Virginia. Mach37 is focused on information security. Currently seven startups are working with the accelerator as part of its Fall 2015 program.
The Fourth Qualification For Future Companies
After giving the organization a purpose, acknowledging the autonomy of workers, and ensuring the connectivity of people, the fourth thing to do is to create transparency in the organization.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
ScanSource Expanding Upstate S.C. Headquarters
ScanSource Inc., a provider of technology products and solutions, is expanding its headquarters location in Greenville County, S.C. The public company is creating more than 100 highly skilled career positions and investing more than $6 million in the expansion of its Greenville County headquarters location over the next five years.
Cisco To Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Lancope For $452 Million In Cash
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced yesterday that they are plunking down $452.5 million in cash to acquire privately held cybersecurity firm Lancope, Inc. who is based in Alpharetta, Ga.
Would Your Boss Throw You Under The Bus? 8 Side Effects Of Irresponsible Managers
Several years ago I was having a one-on-one conversation with a leader in an oil and gas company. He seemed discouraged and I asked him what was going on. He said, “A few weeks ago I was invited to go to a meeting with our new CEO to present a proposal. I had frequent conversations with my boss about the proposal and I knew my boss was in full agreement. When the CEO heard my proposal he reacted negatively and even said some disparaging things about me. My boss who had worked with me to create the proposal and was in full agreement said nothing. I have never felt more embarrassed and alone. My boss threw me under the bus and then left me there bleeding. He did not say a word and he has not said anything since.”
True Beef or Sloppy Sausage? Digging Into the Red Meat + Cancer Correlation
A recent study used meta-analysis to determine that meat is a carcinogen -- but how much danger are we really in?
CSAA Annual Meeting Begins New Direction
The 2015 CSAA International Annual Meeting in Sonoma, Calif., drew its highest attendance since 2008.
Leggett Named CEO of 3SI Security Systems
3SI Security Systems welcomed new CEO Todd Leggett in late September when he assumed all CEO responsibilities for the global organization.
Securitas to Acquire Diebold’s North America Electronic Security Business
Securitas AB has agreed to acquire the commercial contracts and operational assets of SDM 100 No. 7-ranked Diebold Incorporated’s Electronic Security business in North America, and will operate as Securitas Electronic Security Inc.
The Future Of Work Show, Episode 7: Inside PARC (Palo Alto Research Center)
For the past few months I’ve been working on a big new project called The Future of Work Show. The idea is to actually go inside some of the world’s most forward thinking companies to see what they are thinking about and doing about the future of work. I filmed inside 10 companies including SAP , Cisco, Pandora , Glassdoor, and several others. In each company I toured the offices and spoke with employees and executives to get a sense of how they see the workplace changing.
DMCA Ruling Ensures You Can't Be Sued For Hacking Your Car, Your Games Or Your iPhone
An exemption in the DMCA paves the way for car, game and iPhone hackers to do as they please with their connected machines. But the exemption only lasts for three years, and won't come into force until 2016...
SEC To Vote On Title III Equity Crowdfunding Rulings October 30th
After over three years of delays, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will vote to finalize rules on Title III of the JOBS Act this Friday, October 30th.
U.S.-Japan Military Space Alliance Promises To Grow In 'New Ways'
Japan is poised to become a bigger military space player. It says this will protect against security threats from North Korea and China, and also fortify its alliance with the United States. Japan’s space-related capabilities are not in doubt. Nor is there dispute about official and top-level support for these directions.
Leak: Apple Preps for First Real Android App Foray With New Apple Music App
App is expected to drop within the next month, appears to support all the same features that iOS users enjoy
COO Of One Of The Fastest Growing Retailers, Gloria Jeans, Reflects On His Rise From The CIO Role
Timothy Kasbe has been a chief information officer at three major companies, Reliance Industries, Sears, and Intrexon. For the past three and a half years, he has been the Chief Operating Officer of Gloria Jeans, a Russian retailer that is among the fastest growing retailers in the world. Kasbe credits his rise to being a business leader first and a technologist second. He also spent a decade as a consultant to the retail industry, and as such advised executives across the industry. He believes that CIOs who are oriented as he is will increasingly find opportunities to rise to the role of COO among others.
5 Keys To Fun And Success As A Serial Entrepreneur
Knowing all too well how hard it is to start a single new business, I?ve always wondered how several well-known entrepreneurs, including Richard Branson and Elon Musk, have managed to successfully lead dozens of startups to success, and thrive on the process.
Kennesaw Mountain Harris? FSTA Pulls A Play From The MLB Playbook With 'Daily Fantasy Commissioner'
In an effort to avoid external regulation of fantasy sports, the Fantasy Sports Trade Association today pulled a page out of the Major League Baseball playbook, circa 1921.
Did The Cyber Jihadi Holy War Start With TalkTalk And iTunes?
Overblown fears of 'cyber jihadism' hit peak farce this week with the TalkTalk debacle. Misinformation from media and 'cyber experts' are to blame.
Welcome Back Symantec
It has been a long road but it appears that Symantec has finally re-focused on its core business of securing its customers. Symantec announced today that it is introducing an automated malware analysis and response solution, Symantec Advanced Threat Protection (ATP).
Why Global Marketing Must Move Beyond Cultural Stereotypes And Go Deep
This article is by Luca Lindner, president of McCann Worldgroup.
Threats Pose Dilemma for SXSW Organizers
As I prepare to head off to Dublin this weekend to attend Web Summit, I'm reminded of another overwhelming gathering of geeks (and those who wish to profit from them). I'm talking of course about South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, which today finds itself in the proverbial PR pickle.
Facebook Denies Claims It Lobbied For Controversial Cybersecurity Bill
Facebook says it has never lobbied for CISA either in public or private, in the face of claims it is being underhanded. Even Snowden has chimed in...
Lego Ignites Consumer Uprising Online By Denying Bricks To Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei
Everything's Not Awesome: Danish toy giant stuns loyal fans by refusing to fill order for millions of bricks from celebrity Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei.
Cybersecurity Lessons Learned From the Ashley Madison Hack
As you may know, Ashley Madison — a website that connects users to engage in extramarital affairs — was hacked on July 15, 2015. Several days later, the hacking group, called “Impact Team,” released a small amount of personal data on users after the site was not shut down according to the hackers’ demands. Later in August, the hackers sent out another larger file full of user information — totaling 32 million users whose information was leaked. Whether your company works with such sensitive subjects or stores personal information, there is much to be learned from this massive data breach. Check out six lessons below learned from the Ashley Madison hack.
British Airways Trio Hit The Startup Capital Of America
Three British entrepreneurs share their experiences following a mentoring trip to Austin
Airbnb's Macabre Paris Halloween In The Catacombs Frightens More Than The Guests
Airbnb has scored a publicity coup by renting the creepy Paris Catacombs for an online contest giving the winner a Halloween night he and/or she will never forget.
Cybersecurity 2015 Year In Review: Sneak Peek At Hot Markets In Israel, Brazil, Australia, And India
We recently presented Forbes readers with the "The Business of Cybersecurity: 2015 Market Size, Cyber Crime, Employment, and Industry Statistics", a sneak peek at the cybersecurity year in review for 2015, which we’ll bring to you in mid-December.
Sixth Grader Starts Awesome And Secure Crypto Password Service You Might Want To Use Now
Everyone loves a story about a spunky kid who starts their own business from a great idea that’s been around for awhile, and that’s why I really like the story of Mira Modi, an eleven-year-old in New York who is making money by generating and selling cryptographically-safe passwords for two dollars a pop by rolling the dice.
Why A Former Beer Exec Relaunched A Troubled Brazilian Food-Tech Startup To Fight Childhood Obesity
Henrique Mendes, Jr. spent 16 years in the brewery business, and he knows all about the art of setting prices. Make your product too expensive, and consumers will reject it. Charge too little and your margins will suffer.
Buyout Roadmap: What To Do When Your Company Wants To Buy You Out
What is a buyout? Clearly a buyout is a better alternative to being laid off with nothing. For us, 2015 has become the "Year of the Buyout".
Women Taking Charge: 10 Favorite Tech Startups Of The Moment
This is a story about women who are willing to stop everything because they are driven by a passion to start something completely new, from creating an app of convenience to a technology that solves a life-threatening problem for your family member.
Off-Sites For Startups: Balancing Costs And Benefits
There are times when gathering everyone together away from everyday responsibilities is just the ticket for re-energizing teams, recalibrating strategy and marshaling the resources to move your business forward with renewed strength and purpose.
PayPal's Small-Business Lending Tops $1B As Loan Volume Reaches $3M A Day
Eight weeks ago, I predicted PayPal's small-business lending would top $1 billion by winter. Today it's reached that milestone.
What Every Marketer Needs To Know About Facebook Relevance Scores
If you?re running a social media ad campaign, you?ll need to learn how to use Facebook relevance scores to your advantage and how to create ads with the highest possible ratings.
Nasdaq Unveils Blockchain-Enabled Platform Linq, Announces 6 Inaugural Clients
Linq, which uses the technology behind Bitcoin, could offer a secure, transparent and more efficient way to manage shares in private companies.
Google RankBrain: What Does It Mean For SEO
Google announced yesterday that they were adding another layer to their already complicated ranking algorithm. This time, they were focusing on machine learning and are calling this update, RankBrain.
How To Capture Customer Attention In A World Of Information Overload
Attention spans have become shorter than at any time in human history. As a result, entrepreneurs who wish to get their message out and catch the eye of would-be customers must be more creative than ever before.
No Criminal Charges For Lois Lerner (Or Her Emailing Dog). What IRS Targeting?
The IRS's Lois Lerner is officially in the clear, sitting pretty with bonuses and pension.
Today Is The UK's First National Mentoring Day
Why we need to celebrate and better coordinate the UK's mentors and mentees.
How To Fix Chicago's Tech Industry
Esalen Co-Founder Looks To Future
Miguel Forbes sat down with Michael Murphy, co-founder of Esalen Institute, during the campus renewal dedication in Big Sur, California. Since its inception Esalen has evolved organically and remained true to its mission centered on the human potential movement.
Staff Training Techniques Are Changing Thanks To Adaptive Learning And Personalization
Two CEO?s overheard in conversation; one says to the other; ?What if we spend all this money training our staff, and when they pass their final course, they leave?? The other replies, ?What if we don?t train them at all, and they stay??
Maureen O'Hara's Ill Fated Cuban Oil Tax Shelter
Maureen O'Hara, who died Saturday, was a classic actress in some classic movies. So I guess it shouldn't be a surprise that she took a whirl at the classic tax shelter - oil wells. Julian Block sometime ago got me into checking whether celebrities who pass away played a role in tax history. That led me to Fitzsimons v Commissioner (37 TC 179), which was decided by Judge William Fay in 1961 in the first year of his service on the court. Judge Fay helpfully mention that "The petitioner is a motion picture actress known professionally as Maureen O'Hara.
Why The POTUS Loves New Belgium Brewing
President Obama hosted a day-long event at the White House on October 7, 2015 called The White House Summit on Worker Voice. One of the businesses invited to the event was New Belgium Brewing.
Is Data the Key to Better Content Marketing?
Many marketers I’ve seen approach content marketing with the sole aim of driving more sales for their business. While I appreciate their “let’s get down to business” attitude, and totally agree with the fact that content marketing can and does drive sales, here’s a caveat—when you kick off your content marketing program without giving so much as a second thought to value creation, it’s a recipe for failure. Why? Because today you’re marketing to a new breed of buyer that doesn’t want (or need) to talk to the sales people until they are more than half the way through the buying cycle. Not to mention, with every brand donning the publisher’s hat and new channels of brand-customer interaction opening up, it’s becoming more difficult to capture buyers’ attention.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
The Best Cities For Female Entrepreneurs
October is Women's Small Business Month, and with that in mind, personal finance site NerdWallet took a look at the metropolitan areas providing the greatest opportunities for female entrepreneurs.
The 10 Best And Worst Cities For Small Business Employees
The 10 Best And Worst Cities For Small Business Employees
Monday, October 26, 2015
Per Mar Security Acquires Northern Safety and Security
Per Mar Security Services, based in Davenport, Iowa, announced that it has acquired Northern Safety and Security of Bemidji, Minn.
Government Internet Kill Switches Violate Human Rights, But Telecom Companies Can Fight Back
Although experts at the United Nations have stated that internet kill switches are a human rights violation, governments often shut down internet access to repress reports of abuse against peaceful protesters.
5 Things You Can Do To Drive Corporate Culture
Tech companies may get all the attention for creating engaging and collaborative workspaces and strong corporate cultures, but the truth is that employee engagement benefits businesses in any industry. Enerplus, a medium-sized oil and gas company based in Canada, has made corporate culture a major emphasis in the last few years, and the results have been phenomenal. Keep in mind that this is a VERY conservative industry that isn't really known for progressive ideas about the workplace. However, not only is Enerplus driving innovation and inspiring other companies across the industry, it is also attracting top talent and can see revenue stability during a tough time in the industry. I sat down with Lisa Ower, Vice President of Human Resources, to learn the secrets to Enerplus’ success and to see how the principles can be applied to any business. Lisa and Enerplus are members of the Future of Work Community, a global brand council devoted to exploring the future of work, they have allowed me to share this information publicly.
Lenovo Whoa: Motorola Droid MAXX 2 and Turbo 2 Break Cover in Leaks
Droid MAXX 2 will target the mid-range while Turbo 2 will be the flagship variant
Sunday, October 25, 2015
War, Peace, And Vladimir Putin
Move over, Leo Tolstoy. Vladimir Putin has just come out with his own version of War and Peace. Though unlike the Tolstoyian version, Putin has so far no allies in what he declares is his attack on terrorism and the bombing raids over Syria since September 30. What if he’s the only one getting it right in the war with ISIS?
A Tragedy The World Will Celebrate
The effort to eradicate polio is approaching a successful end. UNICEF and Rotary hosted an event for World Polio Day to tout the progress toward a polio free world.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Leak: Apple Preps for first real Android App Foray With New Apple Music App
App is expected to drop within the next month, appears to support all the same features that iOS users enjoy
Friday, October 23, 2015
SIAC Launches Raise Your Hand Campaign
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) has launched a program to raise awareness of the continuing need to foster strong relationships between the electronic security industry and law enforcement.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Diebold Implements Computer-Aided Dispatch System ASAP
Diebold, Incorporated, a global provider of integrated self-service solutions, security systems and services, went live with ASAP in the city of Richmond, Va., on September 9.
iOS 9.1 Demonstrates Apple's Superpower Over Android
Apple has updated its own app store data chart with information on the uptake of iOS 9. Cupertino is reporting that sixty-one percent of devices 'as measured by the App Store on October 19' are running the latest major version of Apple's mobile operating system.
Who's Not Afraid Of The So-Called Adpocalypse?
Why aren’t we all freaked out about the so-called adpocalypse -- the end of days for digital advertising because of the rise of ad-blocking apps? That was one of the top questions on my mind last month when stories about a new wave of ad-blocking apps dominated -- yes -- the media. Ad-blocking apps -- which got a big boost in publicity with the introduction of Apple’s new iOS -- have been threatening doom and gloom to media companies, especially smaller ones, which increasingly have become dependent on “programmatic advertising.” But what about everyone else? Shouldn’t more businesses be alarmed by ad-blocking, a practice that’s likely to grow? Aren’t most businesses today -- media companies and non-media companies alike -- dependent on the survival of digital and mobile advertising?
Sony Again Doubles Down on Smartphones, Eyes Cost Cuts w/ New Thailand Plant
Plant will manufacture millions of high-end Xperias per year and will be wholly owned by Sony; meanwhile financial losses continue
White-Collar Wipeout As Bharara Drops Charges Against Steinberg, Six Others
The government drops charges against Michael Steinberg and six others after failing to reverse a ruling making it harder to prosecute insider trading.
Dissecting Alibaba's Growth - Part I
Alibaba (BABA) and Jack Ma have been two hot names in the past year. Just this week, Alibaba announced another deal that made newspaper headlines – the proposed acquisition of Youku Todou Inc. (YOKU) for more than $4 billion. Youku Tudou, just like Alibaba, has had phenomenal revenue growth in the past few years, but unlike Alibaba, has not made any profit since it was founded.
Prior to the announcement of the Youku Todou acquisition, Alibaba had also made a few other acquisitions that had phenomenal revenue growth, but have yet to show profitability such as UC Web and AutoNavi in 2014.
The Daily 'Power' Habit Top Entrepreneurs And NY Times Bestselling Authors Swear By
At one time I was the host of a daily radio show. Often I’d invite successful entrepreneurs and NY Times bestselling authors on the air to discuss the “secrets” to their success–and do you know what the most common answer was?
IRS Redefines 'Husband' And 'Wife' In Response to Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Decisions
In recent years, two landmark court cases have dramatically altered the treatment of same-sex marriages in our country.
Face Stats: You Are Missing The Entire World Of Social Media
We reveal critical points where companies are failing -- and failing hard, when it comes to the entire world of social media.
How Disney Parks Use Halloween To Update Their Classic Attractions
Candy! Costumes! Calacas! Halloween has always been a fan-favorite holiday. Without much in the way of religion or tradition to take priority, this is a day of pure fun. A time for kids to indulge in way too much sugar, and for adults to dress up in otherwise-socially-unacceptable costumes before hitting the town.
Are We Patients, Consumers, Or Customers?
As individuals, we are sometimes patients, and sometimes consumers, but we are always customers, and healthcare providers that embrace that view will do better in long run.
How A DJ And His Dad Built A Growing Custom Tailoring Enterprise
Mens Wearhouse founder George Zimmer made headlines over the summer with the launch of a startup service, zTailors, that connects tailors with customers in need. It turns out Zimmer is not alone in his belief that there’s still a lot of money to be made in making clothes fit.
LegalZoom Settles Fight With North Carolina Bar Over Online Law
LegalZoom and the North Carolina State Bar have settled a long-running dispute over whether the online provider of legal documents was serving up unauthorized legal advice.
The Dangers Of Keeping Confidential Information On Personal Email Accounts
The threat to email and the practice of stashing work documents on non-secure email accounts definitely falls under the heading of the first M: Minimizing risk.
With Cloud Computing, The Sky's The Limit
There are a lot of technical buzzwords floating around the business world right now, but “cloud” may still be one of the most misunderstood.
What Silicon Valley Can Learn About Storytelling From The Outdoor Industry
Technology, like most industries, can get stuck in our own way of doing things. We often forget that by looking at other industries we can innovate our own.
Why The Theranos Scandal Is Not About Gender
I don’t know if Theranos’ technology works. I don’t know if Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and CEO of the blood testing start-up, is telling the truth, if she has cut corners or if she has made false claims. I don’t know if concerns about her products are warranted.
How Often Do You Need To Create Content For Maximum Return?
A huge question I hear from people, particularly someone new to content marketing, is how often they have to create new content. That question can be answered with two different prongs of attack.
Has Crowdsharing Come Of Age ?
Sitting at Crowdsourcing Week Europe 2015 in Belgium it was clear that crowdsourcing isn't going to go away any time soon. With a strong line up from government officials, startups and experts from all corners (some traveling from as far as India and Kenya) it was proof of the impact of the sharing and collaboration economy.
From Feast to Fashion: What Urban Outfitters' Dining Foray Could Mean, in 3 Courses
Urban Outfitters is partnering with star-quality chefs to open stylish restaurants in its stores, an example of the “experience retail” trend. In reality, experience retail has existed for years. The desired experience, however, has changed, and while ushering in dining could draw new customers, it also introduces a few considerations.
Emerson College: A Top 10 School For Entrepreneurs
Emerson College was recently voted one of America's top 10 schools for entrepreneurs.
Too Much Assuming Leads To Over Quarter Million Late File Penalty
Lesley West, Peter West and John West were the executors of the estate of their mother (June West). The estate got hit with pretty nasty late file/late pay penalties - $317,821.05. The executors were in district court seeking a refund, because they thought they had a reasonable cause for being late. Things did not go well for them.
Five Quick Driving Tips That May Save Your Teen's Life
When teens start to drive, parents can get overwhelmed with how to supervise them. A new, five item check list, designed as a quick primer, aims to help by encouraging parents and teens to talk easily about good driving skills.
“When parents model and reinforce safe driving habits, they equip their teens with the skills to safely navigate the roadways for life,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. “Parents need to take the time to talk with their kids about behaviors that will keep them safe, and those that create greater risk.”
The “ 5 to Drive” campaign was announced earlier this week by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, which this year occurs October 18 to 24.
A Cynic's View Of The Internet Advertising Bureau
I may very well be the living embodiment of an oxymoron. See, I am one prone to always try and see the good in people, until they give me a reason not to. Conversely, I am equally cynical, if not more of organizations, the one-dimensional entities that they are.
American Express Invests In Bitcoin Venture, Abra, Which Announces U.S., Philippines Launch
Bitcoin startup Abra will soon launch in the US and Philippines, and is rolling out a merchant services API. It also received investment from American Express and Ratan Tata.
Why Millennials Are Flocking To Friend Finder App Sup
Ever taken 74 flights in one year? If you have taken even half that number, you probably know the value of bumping into a friendly face at the airport, even if it’s just for a quick coffee in the frequent flyers lounge before you jet off in different directions.
5 Messaging Apps That Let You Choose Who, What, When, Where And How
With an abundance of new messaging and calling apps and services being released each and every week, mobile users can be compared to kids in a candy store.
4 Ways To Get Your Business Ready To Sell
Maybe you started a business in order to sell it. Maybe you suddenly realized that selling it could be a good idea.
15 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Trips
From Arizona to New York City, some of the country’s finest hotels have cooked up quite the selection of holiday packages and meals.
Aer Lingus: New Owners Shake Up Flying With New Transatlantic Routes, Upgraded Service
Just bought by British Airways, Aer Lingus is enjoying a renaissance with new cabins, routes, and service - with much more to come.
Iowa Has The Best Tax Policy Proposal Of The Year
I spend a lot of time criticizing bad state tax policy. And my writings are usually imbued with negativity. Not today. There is a proposed regulation in Iowa (ARC 2178C) that should give hope to those who care about the principles of sound tax policy.
7 Things Every CEO And Entrepreneur Needs To Know About Content Marketing
content marketing is one of the most powerful and effective strategies you can use for growing your business. It’s far more than just writing an occasional blog post or posting on social media. Read on to learn exactly what you need to know to succeed at content marketing.
Latent And Lurking Cyber Risks: How Do Companies Properly Assign Value?
Jake Olcott is VP of Business Development at BitSight Technologies. He previously managed a cybersecurity consulting practice at Good Harbor Security Risk Management. He also served as cybersecurity attorney to the Senate Commerce Committee and House Homeland Security Committee. He is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. He holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Virginia School of Law.
Oprah And Weight Watchers: The All-In Brand Deal
Some celebrity and brand partnerships are straight endorsements, while others are licensing/royalty based. Oprah is doing a rarity.
How To Guard Your Online Marketplace Against Fraudsters
There is a rite-of-passage that every growing marketplace goes through, and it usually goes down something like this: The marketplace starts to show traction with the first $10 million or $100 million in merchandise flowing through your platform. Both sides of your two-sided marketplace are showing up in increasing numbers: buyers and sellers, renters and property owners or whatever exchange your marketplace facilitates.
6 Best Sites in London's Historic Chelsea
It’s hard to believe that Chelsea was a rural village until 1830 when King’s Road was opened to the public. Originally built as King Charles II’s private road for his travel to Hampton Court, this road was a royal domain and only those with a token showing the king’s head on it could use the road.
App Store Mistakes That Can Damage Your Trust In Apple
What would it take for iOS users to lose confidence in the App Store? Applications that ignore a user's permissions and do whatever they want on an iPhone? Collecting and uploading personal information without permission? Would that be enough? Apple dodged a bullet last week as both of those incidents happened, with little public acrimony. But hard-won confidence can be easily lost.
The Emerging Force Behind Corporate Venture Capital Investing? Women
Unicorns aside, let’s focus the lens on who is investing. Lately, a great deal has been written about the need to have more women on the investing side of the table. Researching the topic, I discovered a little known fact: As ranked by CB Insights, 17% of the top 20 Corporate VC firms in 2014 had women on the investment team. Women comprised 11% of CB Insight’s 2014 Top 20 VC list. According to a Babson College report, the national average of Women VC investors is 6%. There is not any current research that tracks the national average of women led Corporate VC investments.
10 Steps Trudeau Can Take Immediately To Improve Canadian Immigration
In the course of the recent Canadian election campaign Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau promised a variety of measures to improve Canada’s immigration system. For example, he proposed to adopt policies that would better facilitate family reunification by speeding up processing times and doubling the budget for that purpose. He promised to eliminate the two year wait time to get permanent residence for spouses of Canadians in the country and to double the yearly number of parents and grandparents who would be able to immigrate to Canada from 5000 to 10,000. He promised to provide extra points for siblings applying under Express Entry and to raise the age of dependents back to 22 from 19 years of age.
Want Some Nuclear Power Plant 'Zero-Day' Vulnerabilities? Yours For Just $8,000
A Russian exploit merchant tells FORBES he sells exploits for industrial control systems for as little as $8,100 a year. Why are they so cheap and who else is selling?
Funding Global Computer Literacy Is A Win-Win For The World And Microsoft
Microsoft is expanding its global effort to provide and enhance computer literacy and training under the banner YouthSpark, committing $75 million over the next three years.
Cybersecurity Events Calendar
If you haven't made it to one of the hot cybersecurity conferences or hacker conventions this year, there's still time.
IRS Announces 2016 Retirement Plans Contribution Limits For 401(k)s And More
Most retirement contribution limits don?t budge for 2016; are you on track to max out 2015 savings?
When To Be A First-Mover And When To Wait
In our volatile business world, the question of when to wait and when to move first is an important one.
Monarq: Empowering Women To Build Better Friendships With An Exclusive All-Women Social Network
The founders of Monarq believe that the future of empowering women lies in an all-female "friendship network" that has the potential to create an entirely new industry. Watch their Roadmap Video to find out how they plan to offer women a networking alternative that suits their needs and adapts to their busy lifestyles.
Seamlessly Integrating Communities Into Online Sales Processes
How seamless can social interaction become part of a business process? Some of the best examples come from online shopping. Now SAP is taking that one step further.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Rebuts Short Seller Claims Of Enron-Like Sham Transactions
Valeant calls short seller reports alleging sham transactions erroneous.
The Men Who Made A Fortune Off America's Most Controversial Stock
The Men Who Made A Fortune Off America's Most Controversial Stock
This Solution To Poverty In Slums Needs To Be Rapidly Replicated
The townships in South Africa are some of the largest slums in the world.
Wondering Why Augmented Reality Matters? The Gap At The Point Of Purchase
For those brand marketers, augmented reality offers a unique opportunity to control a consumer experience with their product at the point of purchase before the purchase is made.
New Patent Rules Pit Wall Street Against Big Pharma
Hedge funds have found a new way to make money: challenge a pharma company?s patent on a specific drug and then make a killing as they short the stock and the share price goes weak in the knees. But the long-term prognosis for this strategy is far from clear, as drug companies seek to close the regulatory opportunity they accuse hedge funds of abusing.
A Small World -- Should UK SMEs Pay More Attention To International Risks
The timing could probably have been a lot better. Just as Britain was gearing up for a state visit by President Xi Jinping of China, the struggling steel industry was rocked by news of further plant closures and redundancies. To be more precise, industrial giant Tata announced the loss of 12,000 steel jobs in Yorkshire and Scotland while Caparo confirmed that administrators had been appointed to parts of its UK operation. It was a triple whammy. Just a few days earlier, Thai-owned steel maker had signaled the closure of a plant in Redcar, with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
This Startup Is Building A Friendly Community For Gays That Is Not Just About Sex
Daniel Heller didn’t set out to build a perfect community for the LGBTQ community.
Would Your Brand Win A Debate?
Every day your brand is on the podium in front of a lot of people who don?t know it, don?t care about it, are already pre-disposed to their favorite brand, or are too busy to understand the attributes that make your brand unique. Our over-connected selves are immune to most brand messaging unless it has a Kardashian in it or is part of a sophomoric Carl?s Jr. spot. That being said, what can you do to make sure that your brand breaks through the clutter?
Critical Business Meeting? Make A Flawless First Impression In Milliseconds
You’ve heard that first impressions happen within the first five minutes, or even the first 60 seconds. But new research from Princeton shows that first impressions happen within tenths of a second, or even less. If you want to gain footholds for your next venture, you have to be ready for anything – the people you meet will be scrutinizing your every move without even realizing it.
Amazon AppStore and Google Play Defeat Lawsuit Over Infringing App Name
A recent court ruling reminds us why we shouldn't impose too much legal liability on app stores
5 Ways To Engage Customers Using Personalized Marketing
These days in the business world, it's really not enough to simply reach customers with your marketing message, because more often than not, your message will bounce off the customer just like raindrops on a freshly waxed sports car ? or something like that. It's far better to try to engage
The Results Of The First Ever Study Of Accelerator Best Practices
Everywhere you look nowadays there seems to be an accelerator. Cities, universities, investors and even countries are aggressively embracing the concept of startup accelerators as a means of positioning themselves as friendly to innovation and entrepreneurship. They are viewed as a quick and easy way to attract young people, support local economic development, and connect people to the global economy. And because there are no barriers to entry, almost anyone with a Wi-Fi connection and an open work space can call themselves an accelerator. The results have been uneven, and until recently, unmeasured.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Why KLA-Tencor's Sale Should Change Silicon Valley Forever
Here's why KLA-Tencor's sale on Wednesday should be considered a model for how publicly traded tech firms treat their corporate cash.
4 Top Lessons In Leadership From John Sculley
The success of Apple is often attributed to Steve Jobs, and clearly he deserves much credit. But it was another CEO, John Sculley, who took Apple from a million dollars to a billion in revenue.
Wikileaks Publishes 'Torture Letter' From Pilfered Emails Of CIA Director Brennan
Just days after a hacker starts publishing documents they claim to have stolen from CIA director John Brennan's AOL email, Wikileaks publishes documents from his personal accounts.
Why KLA-Tencor's Sale Should Change Silicon Valley Forever
Here's why KLA-Tencor's sale on Wednesday should be considered a model for how publicly traded tech firms treat their corporate cash.
SanDisk, KLA-Tencor Bought In $30 Billion Semiconductor Buying Binge
Western Digital is buying SanDisk for $19 billion and Lam Research is merging with KLA-Tencor as a wave of consolidation among semiconductors heats up.
Ford, Toyota, and Universal Pictures Celebrate "Back to the Future Day' in Style
Back to the Future Pt. II proves both prophetic and nostalgic in retorspect -- and some companies are eager to tap into this mojo
How I Unexpectedly Went From A 9 To 5 To Managing My Startup Full-Time
I was confronted with a choice. Blue pill: Familiarity. Comfort. The ground remains firm beneath my feet. Red pill: Take a risk and unintentionally discover just how deep in overdraft fees the bank account can go.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Could A Super-Fast Scanner The Size Of A Desk Lamp Be The Next Must-Have Digital Gadget?
There are few things I miss less about my old job running daily pricing points for some 300+ retail investment funds than the scanning.
Hart Is 'Acting CEO' At United Largely Because He Was Not Part Of The Continental Management Cabal
Those beeping sounds you hear from Chicago are coming from the moving vans backing up outside the homes of those senior United Continental Holdings executives who had strong ties to Jeff Smisek.
10 Habits Of Ultra-Likable Leaders
If you want to be a leader whom people follow with absolute conviction, you have to be a likable leader. Tyrants and curmudgeons with brilliant vision can command a reluctant following for a time, but it never lasts. They burn people out before they ever get to see what anyone
Critics Worry That New York LaGuardia Airport Renovations May Not Be Enough
New York City's airports are famous for their reputation as the source of many of the nation's air traffic delays as well as their constant state of deterioration. LaGuardia takes much of the derision. Its central terminal suffers from low, dark ceilings, infrastructure problems and crowded, narrow halls, leading Vice President Biden to refer to it as "third world."
How Indie Developers Can Survive In a Big-Budget World
In 2015, the mobile economy is booming and app marketing is feeding the beast. How can small startups and indie developers with no marketing budget compete in this landscape? It may seem impossible, yet there are many apps that have grown tremendously while spending little to no money on advertising.
How The Internet Of Things Will Transform High-Tech Marketing
It is estimated that by the year 2020, the Internet of Things (IoT) will consist of approximately 50 billion objects, each with its own embedded computing system, and able to interact with the existing Internet infrastructure. This being the case, the pace of development for the IoT is rapidly outstripping advances made in the areas of today's electronic devices, especially since it is widely considered that electronic device development is approaching maximum maturity.
No Sex, No Massage: Protests in Paris Against Bordellos Disguised As Massage Parlours
Paris officials and storekeepers are reacting against the explosion of Chinese massage parlors that in reality are fronts for prostitution.
Bitcoin Group: BnkToTheFuture Attracts $3m To Fund Investment In World's First 'Mining' IPO
A fund to invest in the world’s first ever Bitcoin mining company through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Australia, which recently went live on the online investment platform BnkToTheFuture, has secured pledges amounting to almost US$3m (£1,933,609) - representing 82% of its target - to invest in Bitcoin mining company Bitcoin Group Limited.
European Bus Upstarts Snatch 20% of Passengers from Rail
After the widespread deregulation of the markets for intercity buses in continental Europe, a new class of low-cost competitors is putting pressure on the traditional rail business. With aggressive marketing tactics, a smart route network, and large seating capacities, newcomers in northern Europe have been luring up to 20 percent of customers away from railroads.
Why Having Diversity On Your Board Matters
Choosing a board of directors may be one of the most important steps a startup?s CEO will ever take.
Are You Too Stressed To Work? You're Not Alone
According to the World Health Organization, stress is “the health epidemic of the 21st century,” and the driver of many chronic diseases. While some amount of stress is essential for productive performance, excessive stress greatly affects the health, productivity and engagement of an organization.
Meet The Under 30 Summit's House Band: The High And Mighty Brass Band
Just as their name suggests, The High and Mighty Brass Band mixes R&B, hip hop, Afro-beat and New Orleans-style funk that is loud and proud. They kept the crowd energized during the Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia.
Tuesday's Must-Reads For Entrepreneurs: A Tool To Tell You If Your Startup Is About To Die
Today's news and insights for business owners, including a teenage venture capitalist.
Superman Of Stocks Paul Scolardi Wants To Help You Get Super Rich
Though he’s often referred to as “The Superman of Stocks”, Paul Scolardi’s superpowers are all self-made. A veteran stock trader of 17 years, Scolardi is known for his preternatural ability to spot momentum before it appears on nearly any other radar. In another lifetime, Scolardi was a CPA in corporate finance. But after rising to CFO of the company and finding that he wanted more, he struck out on his own as a stock trader and reinvented himself as CEO of Super Trades LLC.
A Device To Track Children Wins $620,000 At The Rice Startup Competition
In New York’s Times Square, in the studios of NASDAQ, entrepreneurs and those that champion them exploded with glee as the trading index shut down for the evening on October 14. No, it’s not a young company celebrating its IPO, it’s a new company hoping it has a future.
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Good For Business
Exploring the role of corporations in helping to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Scalus: Business Tech That Millennials Actually Like
Scalus helps unify every conversation, communication and task ? allowing for much improved performance for any type of business.
Why Network Prime Time Won't Attract The Right Crowd To Grow Your Business
Clay Hebert has helped over 140 entrepreneurs raise over $40 million in crowdfunding. The funding part is incidental. His wisdom on how to attract a crowd is worth taking the time to listen to this recent interview.
Massachusetts Hits Staples For $10 Million On Sham Interest Deductions
Staples has a sophisticated cash management system. Cash is stripped from subsidiaries and all bills are paid from a central account. I could see that there must be all sorts of operational advantages to that sort of system, but some bright bulbs in the Staples tax department or perhaps a consultant dreamed up another advantage of the cash management system (CMS). Instead of looking at it as the parent taking the money from the subsidiaries, let's look at it as the subsidiaries loaning to the parent. The interest income and expense going back and forth will wash out for federal income tax and GAAP financial statement purposes, but if it breaks right it will save state income tax - unless state revenue departments catch on.
Managing Your Vendors: How To Avoid Picking A Bad Apple
Picking the wrong vendor doesn't just cost you money -- it can potentially cost your customers' trust.
Potter Acquires Product Lines
Potter Electric Signal Company LLC of St. Louis acquired three mainstay product lines in the fire alarm industry: Harrington Fire Alarm, Evax Systems and CPG Signals.
Idis Partners With Edge360 for All-in-One Law Enforcement Solution
IDIS announced the partnership with Edge360 on a new Edge360 Safe City camera solution designed exclusively for law enforcement agencies.
The 6 Things Everybody Should Do To Secure Their Facebook Account
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month, which means it's as good a time as any to take a deep dive into what it takes to keep your Facebook account secure. "People are seeing news stories and headlines about security problems every day, and we think it's important that people know they have effective controls for protecting their Facebook account," says Melissa Luu-Van, a product manager at Facebook who focuses on security tools. "We build these tools because it's important for people to be proactive about security and not just wait for something to happen."
To get the inside scoop on how to best weed through Facebook's many menus to hold off hackers, I talked to Luu-Van about her six-step path to securing your social.
1) Do An Automated Privacy Checkup...
Many people don’t know it, but Facebook comes with a built-in “Privacy Checkup” feature, which is basically a quick-stop way of tweaking the most important privacy settings in about a minute. To get to it, click the icon that looks like a padlock on the top right of the Facebook homepage. From there, select “Privacy Checkup”.
Once inside Privacy Checkup, you can quickly tinker with three key settings: Who sees your posts, who sees content that comes from specific Facebook apps, and who sees personal information such as your phone number, email address, birthday, or hometown. If you're anything like most Facebook users (hi Mom!), you probably set these things years ago and totally forgot why your Uncle Jerry or ex-boss doesn't get to see your phone number. Here's your chance to fix it.
2. ...And An Automated Security Checkup
Using the same basic formula as the Privacy Checkup feature, Facebook’s new “Security Checkup” gives you an easy-access way of checking up on some basic security settings. To access it, head over to facebook.com/securitycheckup. From there, you'll be presented with a three-stage checklist of action items. First: There’s the ability to easily log out of apps that you no longer use, but still could have access to your personal info. Second: The option to turn on alerts if your account is accessed from a new device (just in case it wasn’t you doing so). And, lastly, Security Checkup gives users some basic password tips, and the ability to immediately update theirs to something stronger than their mother's maiden name.
All He Does Is Win: 3 Marketing Lessons To Learn From DJ Khaled
There are few respected figures in Hip Hop who exert more enthusiasm than DJ Khaled. The proud Miami native pours every ounce of passion into each project he orchestrates to heighten anticipation and cement his slot as an architect of the culture. Following the recent release of two new singles, "Gold Slugs" and "You Mine" to tease his forthcoming studio album I Changed A Lot, the campaign rollout is officially underway.
Linda Clement-Holmes Ascends To CIO Role At P&G With Board-Level Membership Already In Hand
Like many executives at Procter & Gamble, Linda Clement-Holmes has had a wide array of responsibilities at the $76 billion Cincinnati, Ohio-based consumer packaged goods company. She has been the chief diversity officer, the senior vice president of global business services, and the global information & decision solutions officer. This is emblematic of the way in which P&G thinks about talent management. Once a rising star has been identified, provide them both depth and breadth of experience. When Clement-Holmes became CIO, she had been groomed for years for this post, and came to it with a much deeper understanding of how value is created within her enterprise than most new CIOs.
Death Toll On World's Roads Is Too High, WHO Finds
Some 1.25 million people die each year as a result of traffic crashes around the world, even though an increasing number of countries in recent years have made live-saving improvements on their roads. But the pace of change is too slow and traffic deaths remain too high.
Those were the main findings of a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) during a joint-press conference held in Geneva and London.
Why Are Women Losing Their Ambition In Their Careers?
A recent Bain and Company report revealed after just two years of working at their first job out of college, women begin to lose their aspiration and confidence. Why? What happens to women in those two years?
Brands Hunt For Superfans At New York Comic Con
If you were at New York Comic Con last weekend, you may have noticed a few unusual booths among the assortment of publishers, game developers, collectibles dealers and artists who usually exhibit at fan conventions. Maybe it was the Chevy vehicles parked in the show floor and lobby. Perhaps it was the GEICO trailer or the AT&T “fortress of rechargeitude” and lounge area.
The Rogue Psychology Of An Entrepreneur
Jeremy explained that he utilizes what he calls the "rogue psychology of an entrepreneur" to propel himself and his businesses to succeed. This psychology, the blueprint for his success, has driven this former underdog to the top of the business world.
How To Use LinkedIn To Boost Your Content Marketing Campaign
Many think of LinkedIn as a great place for professional networking, but using LinkedIn for content distribution can actually be an even more effective strategy for increasing your connections, traffic, and influence.
Where To Get Away From It All -- In Style: Explora Atacama In Chile
Every excursion is like visiting another planet, in the highest and driest desert in the world.
Chile's Fantastic Atacama Desert And Explora Lodge
Chile's Fantastic Atacama Desert And Explora Lodge
The Next Billion Dollar Companies -- Where Are They Now?
No more than six months after the launch of Forbes’ inaugural Next Billion Dollar Startups list (produced with TrueBridge Capital Partners), the list is already outdated. And in the best way possible.
How iPic Is Turning Moviegoing Into An Upscale Experience
Hamid Hashemi, a 30-year industry veteran, is out to transform the movie-going experience as CEO of upscale theater chain iPic.
How To Succeed In The Digital Workplace
This week’s episode of The Future of Work Podcast is with Sree Sreenivansan, who is the Chief Digital Officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Digital transformation in the workplace is a massive topic, everyone from Chief Human Resource Officers, to people in Innovation and Technology are talking about it. Chief Digital Officers are emergent titles; they are springing up everywhere as we move forward in the new digital workplace. Sree shares what he is doing and thinking about when it comes to the Digital aspects of work. The Digital Workplace is the collection of all the digital tools provided by an organization that not only allow employees to do their jobs, but connect with each other and the outside world.
Vine Star Twan Kuyper Is The Future Of Influencer And Brand Collaboration
If you don’t know social media influencer Twan Kuyper’s name by now, you will very shortly. Through his Vine, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat, Kuyper has skyrocketed to fame in the United States and his native Netherlands, gathering almost 2 million Vine followers in less than a year. His comedic Vines featuring his best friend Lele Pons and various other Vine comedians often go viral, grabbing hundreds of thousands of likes and 10 to 20 million loops per Vine on average.
Citi Helps Clients On The Long Road To A Paperless Office In Treasury
Citi is helping corporate treasuries get away from paper processes and writing checks to fully electronic workflows.
IRS Warns Offshore Account Holders: Disclose Before It's Too Late
IRS has collected $8 billion from 54,000 taxpayers participating in IRS amnesty programs. Now, IRS warns you should take the deal or else.
11 Things Entrepreneurs Know About Fear
Nearly every human experiences some level of fear at some point in their lives. Entrepreneurs are no different.
How James Altucher Taught Me To Choose Myself At 4:00 AM
Let's take it back to 1967 where Edward de Bono coins the term “lateral thinking” in “The Use of Lateral Thinking.” De Bono's research concluded that the brain is a self-organizing system that routinely interprets and inputs data into patterns inherently not designed for creativity. Our brains, as indicated in my book, The Big Trade Simple Strategies For Maximum Market Returns are highly developed for pattern recognition. Lateral thinking is defined as the deviation of conventional or traditionally accepted thoughts, which encourages creativity. James Altucher is the synthesis of this concept. He lives at the intersection of an endless array of ideas and philosophies, which for him, are all inextricably linked.
5 Common Myths About Creativity
Mention the word creativity, and people begin to squirm in their chairs. The very thought can prompt anxiety, fear, and doubt – even in the most accomplished professionals.
Marketing In The Age Of Disruption: Getting Better, But Still A Work In Progress
For much of the past couple of decades, marketers struggled. The world moved at the speed of technology, and shifts in customer behavior disrupted the enterprise’s business model. But it finally looks like marketers are beginning to focus on driving business growth.
Flipboard Offers Advertisers More Precise Targeting
With its new "Interest Graph Targeting," the social magazine Flipboard is opening up to advertisers its trove of data on 34,000 topics to help them target people more precisely.
The Last 10 Things I Bought: How An Entrepreneur And Mom Spends Her Money
Today, Heather Shore, a 36 year-old fashion designer, entrepreneur and single mom gives us peek at the last 10 things she bought.
5 Easy Ways To Exit Your Business
A secret to exiting your business is to decide what overall approach is desirable and then work with your advisors on the specific technique.
How To Rehabilitate An Historic Vineyard, Sonoma-Style
Sonoma's version of a turnaround story is the slow, patient rehabilitation of Cohn Vineyard from Benovia's winemaker Mike Sullivan. Here's what that looks like.
What Should Investors Know About Argentina's Upcoming Presidential Election?
Argentina is one of Latin America's most confounding economies. It is a country with stately, European style cities such as Buenos Aires and Cordoba and an export base that remains trapped in the nineteenth century. It has been said that in Latin America, Argentina is turning into Venezuela and Venezuela is turning into Zimbabwe. Argentina has many positive attributes but it remains a very challenging market for investors. While Argentina remains an important market for companies such as Ford and GM and has experienced rapid growth in e-commerce, Argentina has missed out on a lot of the positive economic trends under way in other parts of Latin America. Because of the country's complex political and economic problems, Argentina's large market of credit-card holding online shoppers hasn't attracted much attention from Amazon, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart, companies that are investing heavily in Mexico. To get a sense of what trends are worth following as Argentine voters go to the polls on October 25 I reached out to Carl Meacham, the director of the Americas program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a bipartisan Washington D.C.-based think tank.
The Entrepreneur's Spouse: TGIM (Thank God It's Monday)
1998. All get-out has broken loose. Charlie, my entrepreneur husband, has been involved in four ventures over the last couple of years - all with varying results: one flop, one hanging in there, one too-new-to-tell and one which looks like it has some legs. This is not a bad track record considering typical success rates with new businesses.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Are You Making These 5 Common Startup HR Mistakes?
Confusion created by HR policies can lead to costly mistakes in your business.
IRS Offshore Account Penalties Go Up, More Banks Sign U.S. Disclosure Deal
Undisclosed offshore accounts are in the cross hairs again, and IRS penalties are up as more Swiss banks pay for non-prosecution deals with the U.S.
New York Times Agrees: VW Diesel Owners May Decide To Skip The `Fix'
VW owners may not comply with a recall that hurts the performance of their diesel cars, the New York Times concludes.
T-Pain: His Best Advice For Entrepreneurs In The Music Industry
I recently caught up with T-Pain, an award winning singer, producer, and rapper, to speak to him about how him pioneering the auto-tune helped him stand out as an artist, his view on how to make money in the music business, the new album, the creative process he uses to make new music and his best tips for entrepreneurs.
Bringing Money Into The United States
For a multitude of reasons, the ultra-wealthy are bringing momentous sums of money into the United States. By addressing the matter proactively, they can often avoid all sorts of complications.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Android Circuit: Moto X Style Defeats iPhone 6S Plus, Priv Launch Date, Android Security Heartache
This week’s Android Circuit includes Samsung's 3D Touch ambitions, a review of the OnePlus 2, the latest research on Android's vulnerabilities, Google's inability to force OS updates, preorders opening for the BlackBerry Priv, a head-to-head review of the iPhone 6S Plus and the Moto X Style, fixes for some Galaxy Note 5 issues, and the release of Minecraft Story Mode.
2016 Honda Civic: Honda Redefines the Small Car with All-New Civic
The first new car I ever bought was a 2000 Honda Odyssey minivan. As a longtime automotive enthusiast with a 15-year history of performance car ownership prior to the Odyssey, that's not really a boast, just a statement of fact. But it's also a powerful statement about what Honda represented to me back in 2000. Growing up in Golden, Colorado I thought of Hondas as small, fuel efficient and well built; all fine traits, but none that genuinely appealed to an adolescent vintage muscle car fan. Later, while launching Super Street magazine in 1996, I was regularly exposed to Honda vehicles.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Irwin Schiff Famed Tax Protester Dies In Prison
Irwin Schiff, grandfather of the contemporary tax protest movement, died Friday according to the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. Schiff promoted a theory that the federal income tax was very limited in its application and that ordinary Americans are tricked into paying it. He is the author of How Anyone Can Stop Paying Income Tax, Federal Mafia: How It Illegally Imposes and Unlawfully Collects Income Taxes, and The Biggest Con: How the Government Is Fleecing You,
Friday, October 16, 2015
Android Circuit: Danger In Android's Heart, Samsung Hunts Apple's Tech, Moto X Fights iPhone 6S Plus
This week?s Android Circuit includes Samsung's 3D Touch ambitions, a review of the OnePlus 2, research on Android's vulnerabilities, Google's inability to force OS updates, preorders opening for the BlackBerry Priv, a head-to-head review of the iPhone 6S Plus and the Moto X Style, fixes for some Galaxy Note 5 issues, and the release of Minecraft Story Mode.
IndyCar's Pippa Mann On Breast Cancer, Racing Macho Men
Pippa Mann is one of a handful of women to have competed at the Indianapolis 500, other notables being Janet Guthrie, Lyn St. James, Sarah Fisher, Danica Patrick and Simona De Silvestro. She has run the prestigious race four times now, and hopes to grab a slot in the starting field of 33 drivers next year.
bellabox Gives China a Taste of Australian Beauty
The reputation of Australian brands is widespread in China and many companies are benefitting. Australia is synonymous with authentic, quality, natural and safe.
Hottest London Exhibitions This Winter (Followed by Afternoon Tea)
The days are getting shorter and the wet weather is looming upon us in London. But why stay home reminiscing about summer sunshine when the chilly climate calls for a different kind of pleasure? In a city never short of top-notch cultural events, here are the best exhibitions that you shouldn’t miss this Autumn/Winter.
This American Oil Company Lost $3.5 Million To 'Evil Corp' Hackers But Still Won
Penneco Oil of Pittsburgh was robbed of $3.5 million, but it managed to get all its money back, as did its bank. It seems there are ways to work with Russia to recoup funds lost to the country's organised cybercrime gangs.
Tax Court Holds Joint Return Is Not A Return If Not Signed By Both Spouses
In a recent Tax Court case, the court considered the effect of the missing signature of one spouse on a document purporting to be a joint tax return.
Cybercrime Is The Modern-Day Mafia
Organized crime is nothing new. Mob gangsters and mafia families have been romanticized as the stuff of legend since the days of Prohibition. Just as the Internet has transformed the way we access information, shop, interact with each other, and conduct business, it has also completely altered the world of organized crime.
The $250,000 Connecticut Probate Fee & The $20 Million Estate Tax Cap
Does Connecticut want to keep hedge funders or not?
Where Not To Die In 2016
Tennessee drops its death tax; eight other states usher in changes for 2016.
The Business of Cybersecurity: 2015 Market Size, Cyber Crime, Employment, and Industry Statistics
Here's a sneak peek at the cybersecurity year in review for 2015, which we'll bring to you in mid-December.
Three Surefire Moves To Beat State Death Taxes
Are you willing to move to avoid state estate or inheritance taxes?
What You Can Learn From Entrepreneurs
My entrepreneurial story began as the financial world seemed to be in free-fall in 2008. I was a relative newcomer to the startup scene -- I?d been a radio beat reporter, talk show host, news anchor, and documentary producer. I knew a lot about reporting on people facing and overcoming adversity, but now I was expected to do something about it.
United Shares Sink As New CEO Hospitalized With Reported Heart Attack
United Continental Holdings' new CEO Oscar Munoz was taken to a hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a heart attack. News of his condition was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier today and then confirmed by the airline in a brief statement:
We have been informed by Oscar's family that he was admitted to the hospital on Thursday and we will provide further details as appropriate. In the meantime, we are continuing to operate normally.
This Week In Credit Card News: Target's New Secure Credit Cards, What's Your Stolen Data Worth?
Target Converts to Credit Cards with PINs, Not Just Signatures, for Security Reasons
Four Kinds Of Vitamin C Prevent Professional Scurvy
For centuries, prolonged service at sea resulted in sailors contracting a malady called scurvy. Those so afflicted bruised easily, had joint pain, gum disease, tooth loss — you get the picture.
Fragmentation Frustrates Digital Healthcare Innovation
Fragmented and redundant digital healthcare innovation threatens to frustrate the innovation ecosystem.
UK Tech Venture Drives Peer-To-Peer Revolution in Africa And Peru
We're working with people who have previously never been asked for their opinion,? says Kenny Ewan, CEO of WeFarm.
Traffic-Boosting SEO Fundamentals For Content Marketing
Thinking about using content marketing for your business? Not sure were to start with SEO? Check out 15 ways to grow your business and get it at the top of Google rankings.
How Did Starbucks Initially Market The Pumpkin Spice Latte?
How did Starbucks initially market the pumpkin spice latte? This question was originally answered on Quora by Paul Williams.
How YouTube Stars Mint Their Millions
To help the world better understand the magic behind the millions?or perhaps to further perplex?we have compiled a list of the most popular video from each creator.
Blood Simple: Photogenic Stanford Dropout Elizabeth Holmes
I have been a long-time fan and somewhat regular attendee of the New York Tech Meetups where month after month ten entrepreneurs take the stage to showcase their tech-driven startups before a discerning audience of coders, students, VCs, journalists, entrepreneurs, etc. Mostly missing from the mix, however, are PR professionals who would be charged with building awareness for and usage of the fantastical products and services being touted.
The Funny Side Of The Corporate Machine: William Goodspeed's 'Buzz Kill'
William Goodspeed, after years as a corporate manager and a voice in the boardrooms of various firms, has dedicated the latest chapter in his career to exposing the more hilarious side of company culture as an author.
“As my career progressed I noticed a lot of funny things happening in companies,” says Goodspeed, who’s 56. Bureaucratic absurdities, corporate correctness, amusing human behavior—Goodspeed wrote them all down just so he could remember them. “Then I decided, after I quit working full time, to weave it all together into a novel.”
Cornerstone OnDemand Developing Next Generation Cloud Solutions For The Enterprise
Adam Miller is the founder and CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand, which creates cloud-based talent management software. Through the Cornerstone Innovation Fund, his company works hand in hand with entrepreneurs to help them develop their startups in ways that they never thought possible. He is eager to help out the community
The Weekend's Must-Reads For Entrepreneurs: How One Startup Got Addicted To Cash Advances
Today?s news and insights for business owners, including why a luxury bus service in San Francisco failed.
Robert Sillerman Offers New Non-Binding Deal To Take SFX Entertainment Private
SFX Entertainment founder Robert Sillerman is trying to take his company private... again. This time he says no financing is needed to get a deal done.
Apple To Issue Restricted Stock To Employees: Siri, What Are The Tax Consequences?
Last night, I watched a fascinating film about the megalomaniac brainchild of the most influential and innovative brand of the last twenty years. But enough about Dr. Dre and NWA, let's talk about Apple for a bit.
Why Don't We Eliminate The Charitable And Mortgage Interest Deductions?
CPA ponders presidential run. Starts with out of the box tax plan.
How Online Food Ordering Saved This NYC Diner
What should you do when no one on the street can see your store?
Next Chipotle? 14 Fastest Growing Restaurant Stocks
Next Chipotle? 14 Fastest Growing Restaurant Stocks
Five Leading Start-Up Entrepreneurs Graduating From ?MassChallenge UK
Ahead of MassChallenge's London awards, Philip Salter speaks with five of their first cohort about their challenges and ambitions.
Study Says Campuses Have Gaps in Active Shooter Drills
A new survey suggests that campuses nationwide might be unprepared to deal with an active shooter.
The Damage Brands Suffer From Breaking Promises
This article is by Ernan Roman, president of Ernan Roman Direct Marketing and an expert on customer-experience innovation.
Apple iOS 9.0.2 Flaws Let Facebook Eat Your iPhone Battery
Facebook's iPhone application is eating away at the battery life on iPhones around the world. While everyone is looking to Facebook to fix the code that keep the app running in the background, questions should also be asked of Apple. Isn't the walled garden of iOS meant to keep badly programmed and over-eager applications away from my smartphone?
Quick Note: Whoops, Microsoft Pushed Unwanted Windows 10 to Some Users
"Glitch" caused checkbox to default to enabled in Windows 7/8/8.1 causing some to be given an unexpected gift of Windows 10
For Digital Know-How, Even The Most Experienced Look To Startups
Common sense tells us that anyone involved in the creation of a startup should learn all they can from experienced executives from established companies. But when it comes to technology, the reverse seems to be the case -- startup entrepreneurs these days apparently have business-tech savvy that major-company executives are craving.
How Accelerators Can Serve Societal Needs And Transform Corporate Brands
Large multinational companies are in a very unique situation. They have reached maturity and have scaled their operations to derive considerable profit and return for their shareholders. Some have crossed the 100 year mark. And some may be facing decline and irrelevance.
Hackers Can Turn Siri And Google Now Against You
One of the new features in iOS 9 is the ability to train Siri to only recognize your voice so your phone doesn’t respond to commands from just anybody. According to a report from Wired, though, a pair of researchers at ANSSI—a French government agency—have figured out a way to use radio waves to silently activate Siri or Android’s Google Now from across the room.
Cyberattack Triage: How To Address The Three Stages Of A Breach
How do I protect my organization from a breach? This question was originally answered on Quora by Robert Shaker.
Jive-x Bolsters Customer Advocacy Support For Marketers
Social business and communities were all the rage five years ago. Enterprise social solutions and communities surfaced to help businesses connect their employees and increase collaboration. These tools also extended to external social communities for partners, suppliers and customers. In 2015, digital marketing has emerged as the front line for driving brand awareness, engagement and loyalty.
CNN Resorts to Internet Censorship to Promote Clinton Over Senator Sanders
Meanwhile Sen. Paul continues to face similar attacks from the media, which is accused of favoring Trump
VW Diesel Cheating Could Lead To Auditing Of Automotive Software
The cars and trucks that we drive today are better performing, more efficient and higher quality in almost every measurable way compared to the machines of 20, 30 or 40 years ago. For this, we can thank electronic control systems and the software that makes it all work. As computing power continues to advance, it is enabling autonomous control systems that will hopefully eliminate many of the remaining traffic fatalities that still happen every year. Unfortunately, as the ongoing Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal has demonstrated, there is also a dark side to our reliance on software.
Why You Should Care That Danny Meyer Is Ending Restaurant Tipping
Once again, Danny Meyer is ahead of the curve. Here's why it should matter to you.
Malware Alert: Donald Trump Virus Fires Your Smartphone Apps
Hackers have written a slew of new viruses named after the leading Presidential candidates.
I Asked Spotify Why It Accessed Private Twitter Messages So It Stopped
Spotify is in the process of changing its Twitter permissions, in response to concerns raised by your reporter.
How to Calculate the Opportunity Cost of Different Investments
In my previous article, I touched on the importance of each investor’s opportunity cost when it comes to the discount rate (link to the article is here).
One of the questions I received was how to go about calculating opportunity cost for different investments. This is a great question, and I have yet to come up with a great answer. But I’ll try to share the common approach and the one I use personally.
How To Turn The Family-Friendly Universal Studios Into A Gory Nightmare In Under An Hour
Universal Studios Orlando is about to undergo a stunning metamorphoses. As thousands of daytime patrons are cleared out of the park for the 5 pm closing, a small army of Universal employees bursts into action to transform the park into something else entirely: A massive immersive playground filled with hordes of zombies, vampires, masked murderers, and all sorts of other grotesques.
“We try to have the entire park switched over in just over a half hour,” says Michael Aiello, the event’s creative director. “It’s a really tedious process. This is a working theme park during the day, so it requires a highly choreographed dance and a huge number of people to do it in a specific order as the lighting is switched out, the audio is switched out, and the fog machines are turned on.”
This is Halloween Horror Nights, a 25-year-running seasonal event that sees the popular Florida theme park skinned into a massive Halloween party. On-site: Nine massively ambitious haunted houses (or “mazes”, as the park calls them), pedestrian pathways that have been transformed into themed “Scare Zones” filled with nightmarish characters, and easy access to rides that are kept open deep into the night. Depending on the date, the Halloween event operates as late as 2 am.
In case there was any doubt: This isn’t for the kids. Some of the haunted houses are shockingly graphic, and the event feels more like a Halloween-themed Mardi Gras than a quiet day at the park, where alcohol flows freely from the on-site bars, which are enjoyed by thousands of horror-loving adults who have turned the traditional down season in between Summer and Christmas into a destination.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid On The Road To 1 Billion Views
Entrepreneurs face a lot of challenges when building a company from the ground up. The CEO of Prezi explains how to avoid three of the biggest obstacles that founders encounter—the key is to be mission-driven.
Is It Time To Go Bargain Hunting In Walmart's Stock?
Walmart’s (NYSE:WMT) business has been squeezed from all directions these days. The first is the impact of Amazon on the company’s top line, as we wrote in a previous piece here.
Then came the squeeze from minimum wage hikes, which pressed the company’s bottom line. Walmart is among the largest employers in the country, employing 2.2 million people, according to a recent count. So a wage hike places Walmart in a further disadvantage compared to Amazon.com, which has less labor-intensive operations.
In fact, Amazon.com is far more efficient than Walmart, producing roughly one-fifth of Walmart’s revenues with one-eighteenth of its number of employees (see table).
Despite Delta's Ownership, Virgin Atlantic Is Committed To Keeping Its Distinctive Brand
Virgin Atlantic is influencing Delta Air Lines' design of its lounges and possible upgrades to its premium economy offerings.
Syrian Refugees Could Fill A Gap For Berlin Startups
Syrian refugees could fill a gap for Berlin startups. Developers in Berlin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem are a hot commodity. The imbalance of supply and demand is great for programmers, who have high earning power, not so great for startups, who often can’t afford the most skilled developers. The need for more technical talent is what inspired three Berlin-based entrepreneurs to come up with Refugees on Rails, a coding school teaching refugees Ruby on Rails.
Bringing Ethiopian Entrepreneurship To The World
This article appeared in the August/September 2015 issue of Forbes Woman Africa
Get Ready For More Social Shopping - Pinterest Widens Its Strategy
Pinterest and a handful of other platforms are starting to push the envelope with a phenomenon quickly becoming known as “social shopping”—a clever blend between typical social media and e-commerce experiences. Should the trend continue increasing, it could mean the beginning of a new era in social marketing and advertising.
Is HR Disconnected? Here's How HR Can Reconnect And Embrace The Future
“The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” If you’ve talked to anyone in the Human Resources field lately, you might have heard some version of Chicken Little’s proclamation. Why the distress signal from HR?
Why Some Ad Campaigns Keep Doing Great Work, Year After Year, Campaign After Campaign
While the vast majority of advertisers in the country, bounce erratically from campaign to campaign, strategy to strategy, agency to agency, a few advertisers appear to have cracked some sort of code.
How Prosper Discovered The Missing Piece To Take Marketplace Lending Mainstream
Things are looking good for the marketplace lending industry: Lending Club, the largest player offering personal and small business loans over the Internet, went public in 2014 and Prosper, the #2 player in the industry has surpassed $5B in total loans generated on its site.
When And How To Hand Over The Reins To Your Business
Each month, a little more than a quarter of a million Americans turn 65 and many of those are entrepreneurs who have worked hard to build successful businesses and are often reluctant to give up control of the business to the next generation of leaders.
When This Pediatrician Launched A Blog, Explosive Marketing Happened
This Atlanta pediatrician markets his business by using the strategy he loves best: telling educational stories exceptionally well. His efforts have produced an international following and an unmistakable professional brand.
Credit Cards: Your Friends Or Foes?
Whether your credit cards will help or hurt you depends entirely upon how you use them.
8 New Rules For Growing An Enduring Startup Brand
Every new business dreams of becoming the premier brand in their space, here are eight tips for growing a lasting startup.
How Useful Is Christensen's Theory Of Disruptive Innovation?
Innovation requires radically different management.
Don't Be Modest: New Study Suggests Hearing About Your Accomplishments Can Improve Work Performance
A new study suggests that hearing stories of when you were at your best from those in your social network has numerous work-related benefits.
We Do Our Eight Hours And Then What?
This year I spent some time in the Lofoten Islands, just off the coast of Northern Norway. The land of the Vikings, a stunning place with wonderfully hospitable people.
Green Halloween: How Smart Companies Are Making Halloween Eco-Friendly
For small companies looking to get a piece of the Halloween action without playing the lowest price game, going green offers a great way to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.
The Daily Fantasy Sports Scandal: Why Insider Trading May Be Just Tip Of The Iceberg For DraftKings
(Disclosure: The author consults for a fantasy sports provider that is in current litigation against DraftKings)
How To Make Your So-So Product Look Sexy Online
You need to stand out from the competition, here are some tips for jazzing up your product's presence online.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Your Votes Are The Secret Sauce For This Startup's Design Marketplace
Minted competes against Etsy, eBay, and Amazon with a new model of retail: you.
The 'Shrinking Effectiveness' Crisis: 4 Reasons Organizations Fail To Fully Utilize Employees
I regularly ask groups of executives and managers the following question: “How much of your capability and talent does your organization use?” Yes, this is a highly subjective question, but I have been struck by the consistency of the replies I receive. The answer is invariably 40%. Ouch! Remember, these are not office clerks or factory employees. These are middle and upper level executives.
Evil Corp Hackers' Biggest Mistake Might Have Been Using Gmail
If you're a cybercriminal mastermind, maybe don't use Google services for mapping out your evil plans.
Hackers Are Tapping Into Mobile Networks' Backbone, New Research Shows
Security researchers have found evidence that across the world, hackers are exploiting the long-standing SS7 protocol to track locations and phone calls of some unlucky mobile users.
Danny Meyer Eliminates Tipping (But What If You're No Danny Meyer?)
New York restaurateur Danny Meyer announced today that his Union Square Hospitality Group is eliminating tipping entirely, making them the first major U.S. restaurant group to do this. (Other individual players, including Ivar’s, a venerable seafood institution with multiple locations in greater Seattle, have also done the same.)
Microsoft Publishes Figures For Government Data Requests
Microsoft's released its latest report on requests for customer information from law enforcements and governments around the world.
Steps To Follow For A Woman Who Wants To Stop Worrying
Ever find yourself lying awake at night and worrying about what?s gone wrong at work during the day and what might go wrong next? If you?re nodding your head, you?re in good company with 50% of women reporting that they experience feelings of self-doubt about their performance and careers, compared to just 31% of men. The truth is it appears the female brain is wired to worry more.
With August Access, Smart Locks Could Be Key To Service Economy
Consumers are increasingly using home service providers to deal with busy lives. With August Access, the smart lock maker tries to ride this wave and differentiate in a crowded smart lock market.
Who Danny Meyer Is Helping By Eliminating Tipping At His Restaurants
I know I'm not the only proponent of fair wages and equitable restaurant work standing up at my desk and acting like my favorite sports team just won a big competition today (you can see where my passions lie).
Uber Exposed The Personal Information Of Hundreds Of Drivers
Uber failed to protect the personal information of its drivers and exposed the Social Security numbers, tax information and drivers license numbers of hundreds.
Healthcare's Latest Game Changer: Medicare's Comprehensive Care Joint Replacement (CCJR) Program
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS’s) recently announced the Comprehensive Care Joint Replacement Program –the CCJR-- is a five-year payment initiative that aims to bundle all inpatient and outpatient payments for patients who have lower-extremity joint replacement surgeries. The idea is to establish a payment arrangement that accounts for the cost of an entire episode of care. It’s a risk/reward arrangement viewed as a sign of the times, if not the future, as it reveals how CMS and other payers will likely reimburse for most major procedures going forward.
Is "Home Automation As A Service" The Future?
As I prepare to head to CEDIA this week to visit with companies such as Comcast, Control4 Corporation, Core Brands Nortek, Honeywell International, Insteon, and Napco Security Technologies, I’ll be excited to see what’s new in the Home Automation space. Tradeshows are a fountain of information, and as I try to determine who (and what) consumers are going to buy, I keep coming back to the same question: Will Home Automation as a Service (HAaaS) dominate the market? My basic instincts tell me that though the large players are not consumers’ favorite companies to deal with, the factors driving customer “purchases” have already given incumbent providers of services to the home a leg up—but maybe not for the reasons most people think.
30 Under 30: Stage Presence
Catch up with all-star panelists from the Forbes Under 30 Summit, in 30 words or less.
Dell's Secret Cybersecurity IPO
Dell is buying EMC for $67 billion. The more interesting news is Dell's secret cybersecurity IPO.
Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Abolishes Tipping at Restaurants
Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality?the company behind 13 of New York City?s most popular eateries including Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke, and Union Square Cafe?just announced it will implement a "no tipping" policy starting next month.
The Dangerous Vulnerabilities Hiding In The Heart Of Android
I've spoken before on Forbes about the inability of the Android ecosystem to cope with the vulnerabilities and malicious exploits that are attacking one of the world's most popular operating systems. A recent study from the University of Cambridge backs up this view, showing that just under nine in ten Android devices (87.7 percent) are exposed to at least one of eleven critical vulnerabilities.
This Startup Wants To Clean Up The Ocean By Selling T-Shirts Made Of Beer Bottles
As I covered a month or so ago, Google's Project Sunroof was a great example of a big company looking to change the world by helping the environment while making some money through a brilliant marketing and outreach campaign. Well, another company has stepped up to the plate and created a great way for a business to help the world while making a great product.
10 Billion-Dollar Startups Backed By Big Fund Firms
10 Billion-Dollar Startups Backed By Big Fund Firms
Healthcare Innovation The Market Wants Now
Today, the market is embracing several ?futuristic? digital health solutions so entrepreneurs take note. Here are five technologies poised to change healthcare for the better and that CEOs and investors are asking for today.
With August Access, Smart Locks Could Be Key To Service Economy
Consumers are increasingly using home service providers to deal with busy lives. With August Access, the smart lock maker tries to ride this wave and differentiate in a crowded smart lock market.
Warren Buffett Says Most Activist Investors Offer 'Promise of Performance'
In a conversation with friend Carol Loomis at the Fortune Most Powerful Women event Tuesday, Warren Buffett (Trades, Portfolio), CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B), spoke out about the increase in investing activism in recent years, saying he had “zero interest” in participating.
Buffett said a portion of the activism “makes sense, in certain cases,” such as when corporations are mismanaged to the detriment of shareholders. The bulk of it didn’t fit into that category, though, he said.
The Swedish Meal Kit Startup That Inspired Blue Apron, Plated And HelloFresh Speaks Out
Blue Apron, Plated and HelloFresh are racing to bring home-cooked dinners back to the U.S. table. But they all learned how from Swedish meal kit pioneer Linas Matkasse. CEO Niklas Aronsson speaks out.
Analyzing Big Data: 8 Tips For Finding The Signals Within The Noise
Companies are collecting more data than ever before. The next challenge is how to separate the signals or insights from the noise in your data. This article will share 8 tips for reducing the noise and amplifying the signals so you can drive more value from your data.
5 Tips For Making Parental Leave Good For Your Small Business
In spite of the costs, a well-planned parental leave policy can help small businesses grow.
Investing In Cloud Innovations: An Interview With Venture Capitalist Chris Haroun
Chris Haroun is one of the partners at tech-focused venture firm Artis Ventures. He is currently looking at series A, B, and C companies that have great ideas and a passionate team. The firm has a passion for companies that want to build on the cloud. They are looking for unique companies that completely disrupt the way we live. He focus on software and Internet cloud-based investments.
8 Hotels With Outrageously Beautiful Pools
Whether you get to soak in the water all by yourself or you?re soaking up the social scene, these swimming holes are worth a trip.
Global Women's Entrepreneurship Rankings by Country
Global Women's Entrepreneurship Rankings by Country
Stop Apologizing And Start Leading: A View On Female Entrepreneurship
Successful male CEOs don't apologize for having a clear vision. So why do women?
Want Impact in Education? Pay Attention To Ideas (Not Just Ventures)
When do "ideas" become "ventures" in the education startup landscape? Are more developed ventures edging ideas out of the edtech arena? We take a look at the data from the 2015 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition.
Blue Apron Vs. Plated: Who Wins When Celebrity Chef Kelvin Fernandez Cooks Up Rival Meal Kits?
Blue Apron and Plated have become popular meal kit companies on the strength of their food, portioned ingredients that arrive ready to cook. But what happens when celebrity chef Kelvin Fernandez cooks up a meal from each startup's food?
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Chinese Hackers Announce First iOS 9 Jailbreak But Don't Go After The Big Bucks
Team Pangu announces the first untethered iOS 9 jailbreak, and it's decided to forego a $1 million payday in favour of making the tool free and open to everyone.
Charging Order Jurisdictional And Foreign LLC Issues Become Clearer In Vision Marketing
Vision Marketing Resources, Inc. ("Vision") sued James L. McMillin and McMillin Group LLC, claiming that Vision has purchased several sets of golf clubs from the latter which were neither delivered or the payment refunded, and that the former used McMillin Group LLC to conduct his personal business.
Two Big Lessons From Improvisation That Can Help Entrepreneurs Get Unstuck
A lot of entrepreneurs I come into contact with are creative types. Able to come up with new ideas and design better mousetraps, they see the world and its issues differently and come up with new solutions for problems that often mire others down. Unfortunately, that creative spark can often be stalled once the responsibilities of running a business come to call. The urgent starts to overpower the important. Entrepreneurs get stuck. They stop entrepreneuring (yes it’s a word) and start managing. How can entrepreneurs get unstuck? Well, it’s time to tap in to our inner actor and practice two simple, yet big, lessons offered by theatrical improvisation. And…action! (That’s theater speak for let’s get moving!)
Lesson #1: It’s not just about reacting – it’s about creating
Greatest Challenge Facing The Tech Industry?
30 Under 30 list members tell us the biggest challenges they are facing in the tech world.
Seeking Youth, Macy's Flagship Gets A $400 Million Face-Lift. But What Of Loyalty?
Youth comes but once, but if you are a retailer, it comes continuously. As Macy’s Inc. continues its three-year strategy to appeal to teen shoppers, a flagship effort presents further opportunities for its rewards initiatives.
Bitreserve Rebrands As Uphold Changing 'Status Quo' With New Financial Functionality
Uphold, formerly Bitreserve and the world’s leading cloud-based money platform, has announced a complete rebrand and the launch of new functionalities, products and services to key markets across Europe , the US, China and beyond. Businesses and consumers can now fund their Uphold accounts via bank transfer or by linking a credit/debit card in addition to bitcoin.
Getting Taxpayers To Rat On Each Other Is Uncool
I must confess I've never been big on tattling, particularly when the tattlers have something to gain financially. There is a lot of that going on in the state tax world these days. I'm talking about qui tam lawsuits, of course. Most Americans don't know much about them. Indeed, a lot of legislatures don't know much about them. Yet they have been proliferating in recent years.
Interactive Marketing: Target Your Customers In Real Time To Increase Sales
People don't shop today they way they did 20 years ago. Buying has changed. Marketing has to change, too.
Which Candidate Won On Millennial Issues At Last Night's Debate?
Win the youth vote and win the presidency. Which candidate made the best pitch to millennials at last night's debate?
Cops Knock Down Dridex Malware That Earned 'Evil Corp' Cybercriminals At Least $50 Million
The Dridex botnet, one of the most significant cybercriminal operations seen in recent years, has been dealt a severe blow, with one arrest and a takedown of the malware infrastructure.
Is OPEC Losing Its Power? US Oil Frackers Flex Production Muscles
There was a time when OPEC set the rules in the oil market and exercised its power to cut production and reverse a slide in oil prices. Then came fracking -- a technology, which allowed oil to be extracted from places it could never have been imagined before. Some of these places
Five Tools For Online Privacy And Security
These tools will help you block ads, thwart sneaky third party trackers, and more.
Rotary International Leader, Corporate CEO, Challenges All To Respect Religious Traditions
As I visit with social entrepreneurs around the world, I often find that religion is a motivating factor for their desire to do something that matters. Although rarely discussed, taking religion out of social entrepreneurship would, for some at least, rob it of its heart and soul.
Apple's New "Magic" Peripheral Line Packs High Tech, High Prices
Scissor Keys, Force Touch, Li-Ion Batteries make their way into the peripherals
Mapping An Adversary's Digital Footprint
In the early 20th Century Dr. Edmond Locard famously observed "every contact leaves a trace," and that principle in forensics is no less true today in computer forensics. Everything we do online leaves a trail of IP addresses, of services used, of log files created. And whenever there is an online attack, either consciously or unconsciously the adversary leaves a digital footprint. So it stands to reason that if one could map out these footprints, scope out the infrastructure being used, one might prevent future attacks. That's exactly the type of thinking at RiskIQ and it starts to explain the company's acquisition of PassiveTotal last week.
How Automation Is Helping You Relate Better To Customers, Not Worse
Robots now perform 10 percent of manufacturing tasks, and that’s projected to reach 25 percent by 2025 according to a recent study by the Boston Consulting Group. This scares many people because robots and automation aren’t just fundamentally changing blue collar work, new business and marketing technology are also shifting how people think and behave.
Meet Mrs. John McAfee, Cyber Party's First Lady
By now you’ve probably heard that John McAfee is running for president. One of the luminaries of cybersecurity, McAfee is creating his own party - dubbed the Cyber Party.
Twitter's Dorsey Made Innovative Share Give-Back
Twitter's CEO may be cutting jobs, but he knows how to reward employees, even when it comes out of his own personal pocket.
Quick Note: Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10565 Fixes Boot Camp 6.0 Issues
New build tunes up Windows 10 into fine form
Dick Daniels' Path From Interim To Permanent CIO Of Kaiser Permanente
In early 2015, when Dick Daniels took on the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Kaiser Permanente, he did so on an interim basis. He had been a senior vice president with the company since 2008, and as such, was a known commodity. As he notes in the interview herein, he did not feel pressure as such to focus on quick-wins, or to make dramatic changes to the IT strategy or priorities. Things were not broken, but there were strengths to continue to leverage. One of those is innovation. Kaiser Permanente has a center for innovation, and IT plays a significant role in all aspects of the Center, referred to as the Garfield Center. Daniels highlights the role IT plays, along with the other disciplines that come together to make the Garfield Center effective.
How To Find A Mentor In Today's New World Of Work
Today, it?s not up to the company to provide mentoring or ?take care? of employees in the same parental way that defined the past. The onus of personal and professional development is on the individual.
Pepsi Smartphone? Empty Calories Coming Soon to the Midrange
Device spec isn't bad, but the CPU listing is curious given that it labels a clearly non-64-bit MediaTek chip as a 64-bit SoC
The Benefits Of Starting A Business In An Unstable Nation
Leaders of two prominent business enterprises in Turkey, Rahim M. Koç and Hamdi Akin, discuss the advantages and challenges of being entrepreneurs in an emerging country, in interviews with HBS Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee.
How To Score A Meeting With A Busy Executive
Next time you?re turned down by a busy C-level executive that you?re trying get time with to pitch your new product or service, don?t be discouraged. A little understanding and empathy for what that CEO is up against might just be what gets you in the door.
CMOs' Top Priorities For 2020: Greater Agility, Flexible Agency Rosters, Better Performance
This article is by Graham Brown, director and founder of global media advisory firm MediaSense.
Facebook Lead Ads: How To Use Them Effectively
Remember how excited Facebook marketers got when Facebook introduced calls to action such as "sign up" to its link ads? Lead ads take the whole thing a step further, allowing users to sign up for a newsletter, contest, more information, or any other gated content without leaving the network.
Tax Geek Tuesday: Daring To Take On The Section 263A Adjustment
Somewhere, in the darkest recesses of our great nation, there resides an individual so damaged, so disturbed, that my recent awakening to their existence has shaken me to my core. A person who's inner workings are so divergent from the rest of society that it threatens to destroy it . Someone who, and it terrifies me just to type this -- wants to learn more about Section 263A.
Dear Jim Collins: Here's What's Next For Our BHAG
In a Forbes.com post last year, I shared how my team and I at ShareFile defined, set and achieved our original BHAG — our Big Hairy Audacious Goal — and mentioned that we, now part of Citrix, were in the process of selecting a new one.
How Digital Data May Help Studios and Brands Find More Hit TV Shows
The old adage about “show biz” is that it’s a “hits” business, and this is rarely truer than during the launch of the fall’s new television series, which began weeks ago and continues this month.
How Much Will Democrats Say About Taxes In Tonight's Debate?
So, as it turns out, the big debate tonight is not exactly between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. There are three other candidates. Podium order is determined by putting the front-runner Hillary Clinton in the center flanked by those closest to her in the polls - Sanders and Martin O'Malley - and the long shots- Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee at opposite ends of the line.
'Why Own Anything Anymore?' Zuora Founder Explains Rise Of Subscription Economy At Subscribed Ldn
Having coined the term, perhaps it’s not surprising that Zuora founder Tien Tzuo believes that the “subscription economy” has almost limitless potential.
Why Old Marketing Approaches No Longer Work
Companies used to think they had to convince potential customers to buy products and services ? without much regard for whether or not people needed them. Marcus Sheridan shares how you can successfully adapt to today's customers and capture attention from your ideal audience.
Ultimate Las Vegas Guide: Everything You Need To Know
No city packs so much variety of tourism into such a concise package. But this variety can make Vegas overwhelming. Here are concise guides to the best food, hotels and entertainment Sin City offers.
5 Building Blocks To Entrepreneurial Success Parents Should Instill In Their Children
In today's world of high-profile startup acquisitions and overnight Internet millionaires, what should parents do when their children tell them they want to skip school and become the next Mark Zuckerberg?
How Much Does It Really Cost You To Get A New Customer?
Knowing how much you're spending on acquiring customers is critical, and yet many business owners don't know where to start.
A Y Combinator Startup Tries To Take On The Geek Squad
The upstart Eden, offering on-demand, mobile tech support and business maintenance, is taking on Geek Squad.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
10 Destructive Habits To Avoid While Running A Business
The most successful people in the world share a number of time management habits that lead to higher productivity. But it's what they don't do that's most intriguing.
9 Idiotic Office Rules That Drive Everyone Insane
Companies need to have rules?that?s a given?but they don?t have to be shortsighted and lazy attempts at creating order. I understand the temptation. As TalentSmart has grown, so has our difficulty maintaining standards. There have been many instances where someone crossed a line, and we were tempted to respond with a
Student Entrepreneurs Win Hult Prize With Radical Early Childhood Education Model
Juan Deigo Prudot helped found IMPCT, a social enterprise that enables women in the developing world to provide quality early childhood education in place of mere daycare, winning the Hult Prize.
Is App SEO Going To Be Necessary In 2016?
A new type of SEO is starting to emerge?one that threatens to replace site-based rankings as a primary goal for search. App-based SEO is already here, but you can still have a thriving SEO strategy without worrying about it. Is that about to change in the next year?
15 Most Important #s From The Under 30 Summit
The 2015 Forbes Under 30 Summit is in the books. Here are 15 important facts & figures culled from four days in Philadelphia.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Leaders Do 3 Things Every Day To Strengthen Their Personal Brand
Personal Branding is a leadership requirement, not a self-promotion campaign. Successful leaders know this and they make it a point to focus on advancing themselves by serving others. According to my organization?s research, less than 15% of leaders have defined their personal brand and only 5% are living it every day. A lot of leaders talk about personal branding, but few hold themselves accountable to take action. This explains why leaders have difficulty reinventing themselves; only 32% of leaders define themselves as being change agents ? at a time when every leader must be a change agent or face extinction.
5 Personal Branding Tips for CEOs with Dan Schawbel
5 Personal Branding Tips for CEOs with Dan Schawbel
What Should Investors Know About Colombia's Peace Process?
After decades of bloody conflict Colombia's government may finally be close to brokering a peace agreement with the leftist FARC guerrilla army. The peace process is significant both for Colombia's residents and for companies looking to do business in one of South America's biggest economies. After all, companies such as Blockbuster and parastatal oil-giant Ecopetrol have faced attacks in recent years. Most recently a bomb attack in June 2015 forced Ecopetrol to shut down its transandino pipeline. Even though a judge eventually dismissed the case in 2014, Chiquita bananas has seen its reputation damaged over allegations that company employees paid "protection money" to armed paramilitary groups in Colombia. Over the last decade, however, Colombia has seen its macroeconomic performance and reputation improve. The peace process is another positive development. I reached out to Samuel Logan, a Latin America-focused security expert who works at Southern Pulse, a consultancy, to ask him what he thinks about Colombia's ongoing negotiations with the FARC and what the peace negotiations could mean for investors.
Lilly's Struggle To Come Back: Can Once-Great Pharma Companies Be Great Again?
Note: The following blog was written before the cancellation of Lilly’s high-profile evacetrapib program announced this morning (10/12/15). This unfortunate setback validates the concerns expressed below.
CEO Gets 7 1/2 Years Prison Over Employment Taxes, Owes $21M In Restitution
If you’re in business, paying taxes, wages and expenses can involve juggling. But when you withhold taxes on employee wages, you’d better send it to the IRS. Don’t buy a Bentley, a Maserati, or pay for your wedding. Those are some of the purchases prosecutors claimed were made by the former CEO of Arrow Trucking Company, Mr. James Douglas Pielsticker. He was sentenced to seven and one-half years in prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States, bank fraud and tax evasion. After that, he’ll have 3 more years of supervised release. And he was ordered to pay a whopping $21 million in restitution.
10 Ways To Lose Friends And Alienate Coworkers With Bad Mobile Behavior
10 Ways To Lose Friends And Alienate Coworkers With Bad Mobile Behavior
Dell's $67 Billion EMC Buy: Winners and Losers
Round Rock, Texas-based Dell is acquiring Hopkinton, Mass.-based EMC for $67 billion.
This Wearable Wants To Deliver Your Powerpoint Presentations From Anywhere
The Bird is a wearable smart ring has gesture control, remote touch and mouse functionality from 100 feet away.
What Every Founder Needs To Know About Scaling Startup Culture
What every founder needs to know if you want to be intentional about creating a culture that will best serve your organization as you grow.
Obama On Hillary: It's Not A 'National (Cyber) Security Problem'... Come Again?
The President of the United States says that if a Secretary of State installs a private email server in her home - and uses it to exchange U.S. government related messages, then that is not a national security problem. That sums up what President Obama told CBS' '60 Minutes' in an interview on Sunday when he was asked about Hillary Clinton's email indiscretions.
A Garden Chat With Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei
In early Sept., I paid a visit to Huawei's Beijing campus and had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Huawei's founder, Ren Zhengfei, in a beautiful garden.
New Ways To Avoid The Airport When You Fly
Signature Flight Support, a network of private jet terminals, is expanding the VIP departures and arrivals services it offers to commercial airline travelers.
Billionaire Michael Dell Strikes $67B Deal For EMC In Biggest Tech Buy On Record
Dell is offering EMC shareholders a total of $33.15 for their stock, in deal that includes $24.05 a share in cash and 0.111 shares in a publicly traded vehicle that will track the value of EMC's interest in VMWare.
Cognac Travel Guide: Louis XIII's Youngest Cellar Master on What to Do, Eat, and Drink
At just 33 years old, Cognac native Baptise Loiseau is Rémy Martin Louis XIII?s youngest cellar master?and he knows the region like the back of his hand. Here are a number of his recommendations.
The Jack Dorsey Productivity Secret That Enables Him To Run Two Companies At Once
Jack Dorsey was named CEO (again) of Twitter last week, and he’ll continue to hold the same title at pre-IPO Square.
Your Last Chance To Crowdfund InvizBox Go, A Portable Open Source VPN Router
If successfully crowdfunded, this small Linux-based router will tether to public WiFi, block ads, and even charge your tablet or phone.
Google's Inability To Force Software Updates Threatens Android
Next month, Google's fifth major version of Android will have been publicly available for one year. In that time, new handsets have shipped with the OS, and some older handsets have been offered a software upgrade to reach the latest version with the stability and security that it offers. After a year of work, how much of an impact has Lollipop had on the Android ecosystem?
The Chinese Yuan Beats The Japanese Yen. Is The Dollar Next?
The Chinese yuan is rising. And rising fast, beating the Japanese yen in the process.
Use This Free Resource To Achieve Tier 1 Press
For entrepreneurs or PR pros, HARO (Help A Reporter Out) emails a digest several times a day of specific requests from reporters looking for sources to fit their article needs.
Before A Fatal Drone Accident, The FAA Must Finalize Regulations
Imagine waking up to the news of a major and fatal commercial airline incident caused by a drone. I have been predicting that we will experience this at some point over the next year. Major incidents have already occurred that have been disruptive, but not fatal, including a drone crashing on the lawn of the White House (the Washington, D.C. region has a ban in place on almost all aviation), the grounding of aerial fire fighters in Southern California during the most recent forest fires and crashes at major sports events including at the U.S. Open in New York City.
6 Steps To Writing An Award Winning Business Plan
After being selected from over 100 applicants to become a Global Good Fund Fellow (GGF). I spent 2014 working alongside my GGF leadership development coach to create a personalized development plan. The focus of my 13-month fellowship would be: 1. Increasing the social impact of my organization by launching a pilot fashion production program in West Africa and 2. Securing additional start-up capital.
Ashley Madison Users: Just When You Thought It Was Safe, Hactivist Ups The Ante
The scope and method of hactivist's doxxing (outing) attacks and threats Thursday set a dangerous precedent for broader, louder outing of Ashley Madison users' breached data.
Open Mic: Fundraising As Performance Art
Having worked with entrepreneurs for nearly 30 years, there are certain subjects that are talked about constantly?technology, talent, capital and revenue. But over time, there are also little threads of genius that pop up and persist. One of those fascinating unknown secrets of fundraising entrepreneurs is the use of stand-up comedy courses and courses on performing your story to turn your pitch, timing and corporate story into a blockbuster.
The Evolution Of Japanese Startups: Innovation From The Ground Up
Japan is an extremely entrepreneurial society, with a long history of individuals creating businesses and striking out on their own.
Unusual Persuasion Tactics You May Find Hard To Believe
Life unfolds as a series of persuasive interactions?to get a date, a mate, a job, a promotion, a sale. What can you do to influence how others think or act as a result of your encounters? Here are 3 counter-intuitive principles of persuasion that most people find hard to believe.
Gregory Lowe: How Celebrities Can Boost Your Startup
I spoke to Gregory Lowe, who is the Founder of Songbooth, iFlypt and Fitbox, about how technology and entertainment are merging, why celebrities are investing their brand and money in tech startups, the importance of celebrities in creating the next wave of technology companies, his creative process, how celebrity endorsements can be a double edge sword and his best advice to entrepreneurs.
4 Signs That Silicon Valley's Tech Bubble Is Bursting
Bubbles are a great way to make money if you can get in as they're blowing up and get out before they burst.
New And Improved Hot Beach Destinations For Your Winter Vacation
If the first chills of fall are making you think about winter beach escapes, we talked to expert travel advisors and editors to find out what new and hot stretches of sand near and far you should put on your planner.
Key for Health IT Entrepreneurs: Don't Disrupt the Wrong Thing
The crucial advice from two of the savviest digerati doctors in Silicon Valley can be summed up this way: disrupt medicine without disrupting the lives of those who practice it.
Negotiating 'Sweat Equity' For Your Consulting Gig
Even though the IPO market for tech companies has been shaky, the fact remains that the offerings still fetch large valuations. After all, last week Pure Storage came public at a hefty market cap of about $3 billion.
Startups: Why Giving Stuff Away For Free Is The Best Marketing Tool
Startups – giving stuff away for free is the best marketing tool. This story demonstrates why. Austin has been named the best American city for startups, according to a report by the Kauffman Foundation and the surprising second is Miami. The data is part of an infographic exploring Factors that Influence Startup Success. It reveals interesting facts and statistics relating to age, professional background and sectors as influences on the success or failure of a startup.
The Limits Of Global Franchising
For years, Yum Brands and McDonalds have been replicating their success at home overseas, with little adjustment to their business model. That brought the two companies enormous economies of scale, boosting their top and bottom lines.
Recently, this strategy seems to have been running out of steam, as both companies are reporting sluggish sales.
Are Organisations Offering Their Customers Too Many Customer Service Channel Choices?
Are Organisations Offering Their Customers Too Many Customer Service Channel Choices? Do customers face 'choice paralysis' when offered a large number of customer service channel options?
The Simple Formula For Creating Profitable Business Opportunities
Consistency + Trust = Profitable Opportunity
Should Small Business Owners Go The Extra Mile For Troubled Employees?
A number of years ago, I had a colleague who had a heart-problem and became ill. After months of struggle, she left the company. It made sense on the surface. She couldn’t do the job well anymore - and our employer provided an exit package to cushion the blow.
Capital Continues To Flow Into Food-Tech As Farmigo Lands $16 Million For Its Farm To Table Startup
Farmigo completes its Series B round of $16 million bringing its total funding to $26 million. This article takes a look how Farmigo Founder and CEO Benzi Ronen used "Organizers" to pivot from a SAAS model to a "Direct to Consumer" model to successfully change the farmers market.
Captured On Video: Nine Surprising Moments At Forbes Under 30 Summit
When you have more than 1,500 overachievers in one place you're bound to get a few surprises, like the High and Mighty Brass Band playing their way up the escalator and through the crowd. That's what happened at Forbes second Under 30 Summit in Philadelphia this past week. Attendees included those who nabbed a spot on our annual Under 30 list, which honors people 29 and younger who are changing the world. So what did you miss? From poignant to unfiltered and funny, we rounded up some of the most honest and unexpected moments caught on video.
6 Things To Know About Buy-Sell Agreements
How would you like your business partner’s ex-spouse to help run your company? Does it sound like fun to have a bank own part of your business should your co-founder file for personal bankruptcy?
Without a buy-sell agreement in place, business owners risk facing these scenarios and other situations that can disrupt the business and hurt its value.
Having a formal agreement can define a desired exit strategy and ownership succession plans, providing a roadmap in the event of a death, divorce or disability, says Rachel Flaskey, a senior manager in the valuation services practice of Baker Tilly, a top 15 accounting and advisory firm in the U.S.
Has Airbnb Gone Soft?
Remember when Airbnb was poster boy for the disruption of traditional industries? The latest corporate personification of the American dream, formed literally as AirBed & Breakfast when its co-founders were looking to pay the rent during a tech conference, was going to shake up the complacent hotels sector.
Riviera Maya's Tourism Growth Focuses On Luxury, Sustainability While Seeking To Improve Local Life
Riviera Maya is balancing growth with sustainability and a focus on luxury, adventure and experiential travel.
Bentley's New 200-MPH Bat Out Of Hell: The 2016 Continental GT Speed Grand Tourer
Do you know that in the remote red desert sand of central Australia there’s a long, dead-straight section of highway with no speed limit? Other than Germany's Autobahn, it is one of the world’s few public ribbons of asphalt where one can test a supercar legally at maximum speed.
Think You're A Risk-Taker? Try Marrying An Entrepreneur
I hurried down the stairs to answer the doorbell, as quickly as I could, given that I was nine months pregnant. As I opened the door, I was met by a man looking sheepishly at my heaving stomach. “I’m the bailiff with a letter for Mr. Crawford” he said. Having not the slightest clue what a bailiff was, I invited him in. He promptly refused, handed me the letter and was on his way. I closed the door and anxiously consulted the Merriam-Webster dictionary: a bailiff is “someone hired by a sheriff to bring legal documents to people and to take away possessions when people cannot pay for them”. That was the day I was baptized ‘the entrepreneur’s recruit’.
Why I Switched From Blackjack To Texas Hold Em Poker
My reasons for leaving blackjack behind and taking up the practice of Texas Hold Em poker.
5 Tips From Andy Berlin, An Ad Agency Icon, On How To Inspire Superior Creative
If you talk to those in the advertising agency world, they will tell you that finding a great client is tough. Client behavior not only impacts the quality of the advertising developed, but it can impact the degree to which creatives are inspired to do their best work. Procter and Gamble used to think this was so important?learning how to be a great client?that they sent young brand managers to partner agencies to work for a few months as creatives. The belief was that by understanding how hard it is to be a great creative, these brand managers would return to Procter as better clients. To better understand how marketing leaders can become better clients, we sought perspective from Andy Berlin?a co-founder of Goodby Berlin Silverstein and Berlin Cameron United
IRS Scandal Narrative Still Inspires Passion
As something of an amateur historian, my biggest question about the IRS Scandal, which I sometimes refer to as Teapartygate, is how prominent it will be in our historical memory in a few decades. There are certain controversies about particular incidents that become vehicles for ideological freight and achieve a long life at least among the culturally literate. Think of the Dreyfus affair (l'affaire Dreyfus) or the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti . The IRS Scandal certainly has an ideological dimension as it can be portrayed as Washington insiders using the most feared federal agency to intimidate people advocating a return to constitutional values.
Finally, An Acquisitions Solution That Works
Acquisitions are notoriously bad ideas. All the research shows that most acquisitions done by both big companies and small end up being non-accretive to the acquirer.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Selling Your Middle Market Business -- Federal Tax Considerations For Residents Of Zero-Tax States
Sellers of businesses who are residents of zero-income-tax states can reduce their federal income tax burden through a long-used type of trust typically used by residents of high-income-tax states. At first blush, "zero" residents might discount the strategy. But, closer examination reveals meaningful benefits.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Microsoft Pays $24,000 To Researcher For Preventing Dangerous Outlook Worm
Webmail security sucks. But at least researchers can make big money by making a mockery of it, thanks to Microsoft's generous bug bounty program.
For Tailgating, Hunting and Thwarting Bears, Yeti Coolers Are The Best
If it can absorb the thrashing of a 500-lb. wrestler, withstand an explosion of fireworks and thwart a grizzly bear mauling, a cooler made by Yeti will likely satisfy your tailgating, hunting and storage needs better than any other on the market.
The World's 50 Best Bars for 2015 Announced: London's Artesian Tops List Four Years in a Row
Drinks International magazine?s much-anticipated event is now in its seventh year. And Langham London?s renowned bar, helmed by Alex Kratena, is taking home the top spot again.
The Aristocratic Roots Of The European Obsession With Privacy
The European concept of "privacy" has a lot more to do with controlling one's image than with keeping the government from snooping on your affairs.
Conviction Of Former Reuters Journalist 'Shows American Hacking Laws Are Broken'
Matthew Keys' case proves yet again that the CFAA hacking laws are inappropriate and open up the possibility of excessive sentences, activists argue. Keys himself tells FORBES CFAA is being used to target journalists.
Reading Aaron Levie's Tweets Out Loud Is The Least Funny Thing I've Ever Done
Over ten years Aaron Levie and team built Box into a cloud storage company with the audacity to take on Oracle and Microsoft. He and I talked at the Forbes Under 30 Summit about what he's learned from taking his company public – and what's next. He warned me not to read his tweets out loud because reading someone's funny tweets out loud is the least funny thing you can do. And you know what? He's right.
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