Needing just $50,000 more dollars to help the Summit Series protect a 70-square-mile section of the Caribbean, today the Zappos founder is offering $25,000 if people on the Internet will match him.READ»
The good news is that many of us will live to be over 100 years old. The challenge will be--and already is--preparing ourselves for new jobs as technology advances and markets change. This requires workforce training and education on ...READ»
At the World Innovation Forum, one of the presenters was Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos. He talked a lot about happiness, what makes Zappos one of the top workplaces and, I think, a great place to buy from.READ»
Nobody has ridden skateboarding to moguldom like Tony Hawk, who traces his unlikely journey in a new book, How Did I Get Here? The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO.READ»
While it can be argued that social media is broadcast word of mouth marketing, to treat it as such is to overlook the key to social media success. Brands like Zappos, Starbucks, and Ford have large communities because they talk tirelessly to their fans or followers.READ»
Many firms are still smarting from a very tough recession, and feel like they are on life support. These seven criteria will help keep your company out of the emergency room.READ»
Tony Hsieh sold earthworms, greeting cards, and slices of pizza. Along the way, he never considered that a failed business meant he was a failure. Then, the guy who wore the same pair of shoes founded Zappos. Today, Tony says it's all about Happiness, and he's got the business to prove it.READ»
In an unexpected--and quirky--video announcement, Amazon is
acquiring the shoe-seller-turned-everything-seller Zappos for $807
Million in stock (that number from the press release rose to $880
million by the market's close, plus ...READ»
It's not about shoes, it's about customer service. At least that was the gist of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh opening keynote at SXSW this year. Although the hoodie-wearing entrepreneur—#20 on the 2009 Fast Company 50—does sell about ...READ»
