Steve Jobs's Non-Apology
In the wake of the unprecedented response to last week's post about Michael Vick's apology, I thought I'd continue that line of thought with a look at another recent apology by someone on a bit of a different plane -- Steve Jobs.
How Apple Sold A Million iPhones
It's not rocket science. We learned a valuable lesson from Steve Jobs in recent weeks. If a product isn't selling so well, and its cost seems to be its main prohibitor -- then, slash it's price significantly. That's exactly what Apple did, dropped the 8GB iPhone to $399, and gave $100 store credit to the crybabies who were early adopters and originally paid $599 for the device.
iPhone Exuberance: How Do You Actually Like Yours?
So with Steve Jobs slashing the price of the top end iPhone today by 33 percent -- from $599 to $399 (boy am I glad I didn't actually drop $599 on one on Saturday) -- how do you actually like your iPhone?
Most Popular: What Business Is Buzzing About
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The 25 Top Jobs for 2005-2009
What are the best jobs to pursue for the next five years? Fast Company draws on the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an innovation expert to tap the top jobs.
Girl Power
No rich relatives? No professional mentors? No problem. Ashley Qualls, 17, has built a million-dollar web site. She's LOL all the way to the bank. :)
Why You'll Be Watching More and More TV On Your Computer
It's "The End of Television as We Know It," suggests a recent report from IBM. The study reveals that 60% of respondents spend 1-4 hours a day online vs. 66% who watch 1-4 hours of TV. Here is the next generation of content creators and providers.
Relationships for the Self-Employed
Working as a small business owner, consultant or freelancer doesn't mean working alone. Get an expert's tips on how soloists can connect.