Safe Horizon, the largest nonprofit provider of domestic-violence aid services in the U.S., is thriving under executive director Ariel Zwang, thanks to shrewd tactics she's taken from her experience in the private sector.
Read More »Author Archives: Philippe Matthews
Feed SubscriptionLeadership Hall of Fame: Seth Godin, Author of "Purple Cow"
We continue our examination of the business book Purple Cow with an interview of author Seth Godin. What companies are using a purple cow strategy now, and how is Seth trying to change book publishing?
Read More »Surviving Bankruptcy: What to Do Now
Ramez Toubassy, president of Brand Sense Partners and CEO of Shabby Chic, explains the steps he took to bring Shabby Chic out of bankruptcy. With several high-profile bankruptcies this year, including American Airlines, Blockbuster, SYMS and Filene's Basement, and Jon Corzine's MF Global, one might believe that businesses are surcoming to the stresses of the economy at an increased rate. However, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S
Read More »A Never Before Seen Optical Trick Creates Ultra-Secure Cash
Imagine a bill covered with microscopic holes that make it glow slightly in the light. It's tech borrowed from a butterfly, and it may soon be foiling counterfeiters around the world
Read More »Chicken, cilantro recalls underway: Are you at risk?
FDA announces cilantro recall, USDA announces cooked chicken recall - what do consumers need to know?
Read More »Seriously, Bro: Mark Cuban Invests Big In Brotips
Brotip #1202: If you can't think of a badass idea, take an old idea and do something badass with it. Here's how to build a new media empire in "Entourage" nation. Brotip #1314 : If it seems like you're going through an uphill struggle, just think about the view from the top
Read More »Your Television Is The New Hot Shop: Meet The Man Behind eBay’s TV Commerce App
Old Navy is teaming with Shazam, Verizon is working with the History Channel, TV Wallet has established a number of partnerships. The new gold rush is on--to empower you to buy what you see on TV and TV-like streams on your tablet or phone. Fast Company: How did the idea for Watch With eBay come about
Read More »Getting a Micro Loan Just Got Easier
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney introduced the 'microbiz' bill to help 1,000 lenders make $125 million in loans to small business. U.S. Rep Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today will introduce a bill in Congress aimed to help small businesses.
Read More »New Anti-Piracy Bill Still Threatens Start-ups
Call your representatives now: The latest proposal to crack down on Internet piracy still offers Big Business an easy way to clamp down on start-ups. Entrepreneurs have reason to beware the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
Read More »Bogus beliefs: 11 medical "truths" now overturned
Is grandma always right? Maybe not when it comes to medical advice, says Consumer Reports health expert
Read More »Afraid to Go Solo? Read This Pep Talk
You're afraid you'll never live up to your grand ambitions, right? Here's how to get past your fears. “Entrepreneur” is a magical word , but for many aspiring business owners it can also be an intimidating word
Read More »Gun in carry-on accidentally fired
A gun detected in a carry-on at a checkpoint was accidentally fired by an investigating officer around 9 a.m. Sunday, according to an Atlanta Police Department report.
Read More »Adults taking ADHD medication don’t face heart risks: Report
Previous studies tied ADHD drugs to higher blood pressure in adults, but new study found no added heart risks
Read More »ADHD medications won’t increase adults’ heart risks, says study
ADHD drugs may raise blood pressure, heart rate - but study found no added heart attack, stroke risks
Read More »5 Leadership Lessons from Gingrich
%excerpt% Read the rest here: 5 Leadership Lessons from Gingrich
Read More »