Tag Archives: Business
Branson’s New Baby
Richard Branson’s entrance into the decrepit, tawdry world of high street banking is now rolling forward at lightning speed. The tycoon has purchased the failed lender, Northern Rock, from the government after its nationalisation four years ago; many are saying … Continue reading
Filed under Business, business news
It’s a Zuckerberg World
One of the most appealing aspects of the British broadsheets must be the readers’ comments under the editorials; they are usually quite informed, full of pluck and tend to be more acidic than a bottle of vinegar – often correcting … Continue reading
Filed under Business, business news, United States
Rebuilding Trust
The US government has just dissolved the ‘super committee’ set up for finding a way out of the deficit. They couldn’t reach a bipartisan agreement on spending cuts and so have quit, highlighting just how divided the country is. Meanwhile, … Continue reading
Filed under Government, United States
Alan Azizollahoff: Gaming and Giving in Equal Measure
Anyone who has spent time in Las Vegas can understand the thrill of casino life, a Mecca devoted to the big pay-out is almost intrinsically linked to the very notion of what America means; the idea that you start with … Continue reading
Filed under Branding, Business, business news, Economy, Marketing, Profiles, Social Media, Tech
Hewlett-Packard’s Lateral Thinking
The news is awash with computer giant Hewlett-Packard‘s new purchase of software company, Autonomy. This is an interesting change and one that signals that CEO Leo Apotheker is turning his attention away from the battle to take-on Apple for it’s … Continue reading
Let the Public Hangings Begin
If we’ve devoted a fair amount of ink to the Murdoch phone-hackingscandal, it is because the story reads like an ever- evolving-hydra-headed-Shakespearian drama; a journalistic dream source (except for those doing the hacking). The true mettle of a business, brand … Continue reading
The Language of Globalization
It seems obvious for businesses now to have multi-lingual websites when they are attempting to expand their brand. But how many are doing it? And are they doing it effectively. The internet will only continue to thrive as the true … Continue reading
Africa’s Fertile Technological Landscape
After attending a recent design forum, where advertising, brand innovations and discussions about the communication possibilities the internet provides for businesses were the key topics, it was interesting to hear what many cutting edge designers had to say. Firstly, there … Continue reading
Israel’s Entrepreneurial Power
When one thinks of technological advancements and new-frontier industries, it’s understandable to think of Japan, the growing innovation in India and China, and the US. But, It’s incredible to think that a small nation, such as Israel, with less than … Continue reading
Ford Defies Gravity
It’s interesting to see the re-invigoration of stalwart American brand, Ford, when all around has either died or had their begging bowl out for government intervention. Indeed, it must be the mark of an exceptionally run business engine to defy … Continue reading
Filed under Automotive, Business
