Great respect is due for anyone starting a venture. A tremendous undertaking in leadership is entailed. Here are some ideas in bootstrapping which have been helpful to me, and which I hope will help anyone growing their own organization.READ»
Fundraising is a tough name for one of the most important, and sensitive, ways to engage people. Raising funds for your venture really isn't about the money. If you want to be successful in this money business, focus on people, not funds. READ»
One of my favorite partnerships was formed in 2006 between Danone and Muhammed Yunus' Grameen Bank. The goal was that Grameen could help Danone create a unique community-based business model.READ»
Even if you are a domestic company, your employees are increasingly from all over the world. So now your domestic company is global even if you don't have offices overseas. And as a socially responsible company, international giving is no longer optional.READ»
A new Illinois tax would apply to large online retailers like Amazon who do business with affiliates in the state. But local businesses are up in arms, claiming it will hurt their bottom line and lead to the loss of jobs, without raising significant revenue.READ»
In Part Three of our continuing series on global CSR, we discuss the importance of building relationships in the region you are attempting to work in.READ»
In Part Two of our ongoing series about effective global CSR, we discuss the importance of having your headquarters and your local offices work together to set your CSR goals.READ»
Thinking about expanding your company's corporate social responsibility program to the international level? It can be a daunting prospect. We'll discuss key strategies and helpful ideas for how to achieve an Effective Global CSR Vision--benefiting a company's bottom line, and the community at the same time.READ»
Microsoft's quarterly (and yearly) earnings report came out today, and it's mostly good news: major sales for Windows 7 and Xbox, with Bing losing money but showing positive growth.READ»
As if you needed more evidence that streaming video is putting the smackdown on physical media, Netflix's quarterly report shows more and more of its customers choose to stream.READ»
Intel posted a whopping 34% jump in sales in the second quarter of this year, which makes it the chip giant's most profitable quarter ever. Isn't this supposed to be a recession?READ»
In case you weren't one of the 700 million-plus fans to watch the World Cup Finals yesterday, Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time. But the España soccer stars weren't the only winners--and certainly the Holland ...READ»
The arrival of the paradigm-defining iPad, the best iPhone to date, and strong rumors of a renewed entry into the digital TV market, 2010 may be Apple's best year ever. May be. Because Apple has serious issues to tackle. 70% Growth is ...READ»
