Even if you’re self-employed or own your own business, there’s still a chance that at some point you’re going to want to polish up your resume. Nobody likes writing resumes – they’re essentially the “story problems” of the business world.  But they’re still a vital part of any job search effort. They’re [...]

Some experts estimate the average US family of four wastes up to $2,000 or more per year on food they buy but don’t eat. Given that nearly 70% of Americans can’t afford even a $1000 emergency bill, becoming smarter in how we manage our eating expenses just makes good sense. Here are [...]

Ever wonder where entrepreneurs get their “crazy” ideas for businesses? Well, one source of inspiration for many was a book by business authors Kim and Mauborgne called "Blue Ocean Strategy." Most businesses tend to focus on areas where there's lots of competition. For example, auto repair or florists or even groceries. [...]

If you follow the tech industry, one of the leading indicators for “the next big thing” is whether a company has created “disruptive technology” – meaning they’ve managed to totally change how business gets done. Examples of “disruptive technology” typically include Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, High Speed Travel, and Robotics. But [...]

One of my favorite movie lines of all time comes from the original Star Wars film. It's that scene from Episode 4 (the first film released to theaters back in the Dark Ages) where Luke and the rest are buzz-bombing the Death Star. The screen is crazy full of Tie Fighters [...]

Complaining about government is a time-honored tradition pretty much no matter where you live.  It’s just a fact of life that the folks in power are going to do some things that just don’t seem to make sense. Quite often, it boils down to a difference of opinion about this policy [...]

One of the hot topics in business over recent years has been “the purpose-driven company.” According to Forbes, “With purpose, a company can create positive value that is far greater than the sum of its parts.” I think this is a good thing – but it’s not really revolutionary. As an [...]

Here’s a tasty tidbit… According to CNBC, a new sandwich from Popeyes Chicken has stock analysts buzzing. Demand for their spicy entrée into the chicken sandwich market overwhelmed supplies – and in August of 2019 the fryers ran dry. No sandwiches could be found. Here’s a bottom line recap for those [...]

One of the monsters of film was a portly and very dry-witted Englishman by the name of Alfred Hitchcock. With a career that produced such awesome titles as "Vertigo," "Rear Window," "North by Northwest," and "The Birds," Hitchcock was known for his total dedication to craft and a wry sense of [...]

Dudes & Dudettes, A happy September Saturday to you. Yours truly has successfully skirted a brutal neighbor get together so I can watch the annual Iowa Hawkeye beatdown over Moo U....errr...Iowa State. Sadly, The Princess has several family members who attended the Cow College.  They're now gainfully employed in animal husbandry [...]