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I recently traveled to London for 2 days of business. Round trip airfare in business class? Over $8,000! Couldn’t believe it – I think the airlines made more per hour than I did. Golden rule… Read more »

Coach has been on a real tear lately. From a stodgy brand that I used to buy in the bow-tie, Annie Hall 80’s, they have reinvented the brand, making it a must-have for the fashion… Read more »

Coach has been on a real tear lately. From a stodgy brand that I used to buy in the bow-tie, Annie Hall 80’s, they have reinvented the brand, making it a must-have for the fashion… Read more »

The more I read, the more I am coming to believe that those who can master simplicity are going to get a major edge over those who force their customers to struggle with their offerings…. Read more »

How is this for making money out of a nuisance? Like many of you, I am really bugged by junk faxes that arrive in my office all hours of the day and night. Experts estimate… Read more »

We had a delightful note from Gretchen J. Marks of Coinstar, letting us know what one of the companies featured in MarketBusters has been up to. Here it is: Rita and Ian, Thank you for… Read more »

OK, gentlemen, here’s a web site just for you! A new flower delivery service http://www.SaveMyAss.com which will remind you when it’s time to send a bouquet for a special occasion (or perhaps what you hope… Read more »

Well, here’s one I’d never have thought of. I just got a note from American Express offering me airmiles protection. It turns out that some bright spark over there must have figured out that with… Read more »

Well, here’s one I’d never have thought of. I just got a note from American Express offering me airmiles protection. It turns out that some bright spark over there must have figured out that with… Read more »

I made these suggestions in response to a reporters’ inquiry on picking a mobile phone for small business:First and foremost for a small business is coverage. Even today, most providers in the U.S. offer shockingly… Read more »

Our colleague, Walter Derzko, an avid student of new business development, is writing a book about a major category of MarketBuster move, which occurs when seemingly ordinary products get ‘smart’. From things like leaves to… Read more »

I read this excerpt from a story about Mark Hurd (new CEO of HP) with great interest. It reflects exactly the power of ‘framing’ which is setting forth the parameters for your future business, even… Read more »