Monthly Archives: October 2009
How Much Is Too Much?
How Much Is Too Much? Every day, politicians of the wealthiest nations are trying to claw back some control over the free-wheeling banking sectors that ostensibly got us in this recession in the first place. Regulations, it seems, are the … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – So Crack The Whip!
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind – So Crack The Whip! Well, it always takes a study to verify what you already know. But, here’s a new one: A 2008 study from The University of Bristol concludes that employees are more productive … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary
The Oldest Profession In The World
Banking. Prostitution. Which came first? and what’s the difference? Good question. Hot on the heels of a recent blog, about workplace inequality and how the UK is starting to tackle gender discrimination, another series of articles have crossed my path. … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary, business news
A New Dispatch From The Kremlin
Eurocheddar has dedicated a fair amount of digital ink to Russia and its ever-evolving economy and state affairs. We also write quite a bit about the environment and how global businesses are dealing with the demanding nature of climate change. … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary, Green Businesses, Russia
More Trees, More PC’s
It’s not hard to imagine print media suffering in this day and age, but might this be a good thing for the planet? It makes sense with the world wired and constantly online that paper mills, the logging industry, and … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary
The Glass Ceiling
The Observer newspaper recently ran a piece on advancements for women in the workplace. It seems the UK government and companies are eager to modernize their Stone Age attitude towards women, helping them achieve the acceptance necessary in the office … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary, business news
Goodbye Red, White and Blue
Goodbye Red, White and Blue It’s not a huge surprise that the dollar, as the global yardstick currency, may be leaving the building – or at least sharing power with emerging economies like China and India and a new Gulf … Continue reading
Filed under Business Commentary, High Finance, Russia
I’m Open To Suggestions
I’m Open To Suggestions The Federal Trade Commission is clamping down on internet advertising in the U.S., with hardy fines meant to discourage undisclosed product endorsements, and one can assume Europe is close behind with similar regulations. It’s no surprise … Continue reading
Filed under Commentary
What I Learned at School Today
What I Learned at School Today Vast swaths of information are produced online and in book form about better business management. There are millions of blogs and experts giving advice on how to better run your business and get the … Continue reading
Filed under Commentary
The Knives Are Out In Phoneland
We try hard at Eurocheddar to avoid discussing the banal or mentioning business news deemed trite. It has always been our objective to shine a lateral light on current events and leave the often-dreary headlines to others. It’s with this … Continue reading →
Leave a Comment
Filed under Business Commentary, business news
Tagged as Apple, Business, Intellectual property, iPhone, Mobile phone, Nokia, Patent, Smartphone, Technology