Category: Business Models

Oct 11 2007

Is Your Business in Growth Mode?

I love taking quizzes that help me better understand myself and my approach to life. I found this quiz over at Andy Birol's blog and learned that I'm proudly passionate about my business. Co…

Jul 21 2007

The Business of Harry Potter

It would be difficult to let this day go by without mentioning the phenomenon that is Harry Potter on this the release day of the final edition of the classic epic.

Whether you've read it or not,…

May 23 2007

Business Model Good Enough to Eat

Who out there is NOT counting calories, counting points, avoiding sugar, carbs and fat and trying to be healthy?

South Beach and Weight Watchers, just two of the recognizable healthy choice companies…

Apr 30 2007

Dr. Stanley Pearle – An Industry Legend

As a prior employee for Pearle Vision I would often be asked if there was a REAL Dr. Pearle. I would proudly say "Yes, and I know him. He is amazing."

I first met Dr. Pearle in 1987 at an e…

Apr 27 2007

Business Model Gone to the DOGS?

Are you ready for the latest in business ideas? The food industry should sit up and take notice:

Dollar Hotdogs.

Yes, you can go to DollarHotdogs for just a dollar plus .99 for shipping and handling…

Mar 29 2007

Business Model or Plan: Which Do You Use?

Dan Sitter brings up an interesting point this week in his blog Idea Sellers: Business Models: A Track to Run On.

He asks "What is the difference between a business plan and a business model?&qu…

Mar 24 2007

Looking To Increase Your Income? On Line Home Based Businesses That Work

How would you like to earn 1.9 million this year? Greekgear.com was started by Joseph Tantillo who wanted to try his hand at online retailing.

He started by investing about $80 – the cost of an on-li…

Jan 09 2007

Do Nice Guys Finish Last?

You know the old saying "nice guys finish last" or how about "the good die young." Have sayings like that prompted us to "get what we have coming to us" or climb over oth…

Dec 17 2006

There is a Business For EVERYTHING

Check out this photo. Remind you of days gone by, sitting at the bar, chatting up a member of the opposite sex? Perhaps last night? Or maybe 15 years ago?

Well, this guy THINKS he's going to get …

Sep 20 2006

Target Stores are Like Google

I have been reading the recent book by Chris Anderson called The Long Tail and it is a fascinating read. I now find myself taking the Long Tail concept and trying to apply it to everything.

Ok, so ho…