May 2008
Monthly Archives
Latest stories
-
Increase Your Compensation With Non-Cash Benefits
Earlier this week we looked at how to make your case for a raise, but what if your employer truly can’t pay you more? Instead of walking away with nothing, why not get creative? After giving you a sob story about low company profits and tight times everywhere, your boss may be willing to agree […]
-
New Job Salary Negotiations – 3 Disastrous Mistakes
One of the best ways to increase your salary significantly is by changing jobs or companies. The stronger negotiation position for getting the big bucks is when they offer you the job, as opposed to after you’ve already accepted it. Here are bank account killing mistakes: • Never – Let the past predict your future. […]
-
10 Investing Books Recommended By Warren Buffett
Over the years, Warren Buffett has recommended many books in a variety of venues about a variety of subjects. Continuing our ongoing series of books recommended by Buffett (our last entry in this series was on Buffett’s political book recommendations) here we highlight ten books that Buffett has recommended on investing. Take on the […]
-
Why Women Almost Always Do Better in Business Than Men
The Washington Post has a great article today that explores the reasons why empowering women eliminates the cycle of poverty, particularly in post-conflict Rwanda. It’s hard to imagine the lives Rwandan women have lead, hard to relate to a circumstance where you have no rights, no standing, and no physical power to protect yourself. So […]
-
James Frey Pisses Off Oprah And Lives to Write Again
James Frey has a new book out. Bright Shiny Morning. After the controversy with his ‘memoir’, A Million Little Pieces, Frey decided to write another book – a novel, this time. His last book should have been called a novel too. So what? It’s a good book isn’t it? And more important from a business […]
-
4 Generations of Workers – Can You Relate?
Today’s workforce is a diverse mix of generations that each come with their collective background and value systems. Understanding their unique perspectives is important in a large organization where they are likely to be working side by side. Professor at the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain, Cristina Simón’s study Generation Y and the Labor […]
-
“Iron Man” Lessons Of Business
Grossing over $150,000,000 in its first two weekends at the box office, “Iron Man” has come out of the gates as one of the top blockbusters of the year. If you haven’t seen it – believe the hype. Bar none it is the best ‘hero’ movie I’ve seen. Aside from being wildly entertaining, Iron Man […]
-
Frat Boy Drug Dealers Embrace Technology
How stupid do you have to be to send out illegal solicitations via text message? You’d have to be like – a crack head to do that. Or a college student. Maybe both… San Diego State University suspended six fraternities Wednesday after an investigation resulted in 75 students, including members of three fraternities, being arrested […]
-
The Sub-Prime Primer
Here’s a funny 45 page slide show that explains how we got into the current financial crisis over sub-prime loans.
-
Jeans Insurance Serves Micro-niche
Ryan gave us 15 Crazy Ways People Make Money in Today’s Economy. I give you number sixteen: Jeans Insurance. Bertie Ranger has tapped into a need of thousands of dieters and vain women everywhere. I’ll be watching to see if this one takes off! The Problem You want to look your best so you stock […]
