When Greg Ryan and his son came up with the technology to pasteurize water, they didn't know they would be leading the most important and lucrative subsector of the water industry. Perhaps no one understands the value of water better than a farmer
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As demand for clean water rises, and the supply of clean water decreases, the time for innovation in the water sector is now. Why It's Hot Every statistic about water scarcity is more staggering than the next: One out of eight people in the world doesn't have access to clean water, and one out of every five deaths in children under the age of 5 is from water-related disease.
Read More »Apple Settling On $2.25 Million Sum In Australian "4G" iPad Issues
News updates all day from Fast Company. Apple has been under fire from Australian authorities over claims it misled consumers there with information that the new iPad is a "4G" device.
Read More »Leading Through Change: John Caplan
He's spearheaded brand expansions, business makeovers, and reputation restorations. John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, is a master of change. He shares the best lessons he's learned
Read More »Facebook Opens The Door On Its App Center
Over 600 apps listed in the company's new hub. Facebook today launched the App Center it announced last month . The goal is
Read More »Employee Performance: Give Straight Talk
Employees need to know how they are doing--especially (but not only) if they're underperforming. What may seem like common sense sometimes gets overlooked when it comes to managing people.
Read More »Design a Company Logo That Stands Out
Hold a design contest online, says Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.
Read More »Thank Your Employees in Just 8 Words
Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. The other day I was given the challenge to recognize 30 people by writing each one of them a note, which got me thinking about the amazing implications of recognizing employee's contributions
Read More »Shaker Is Your Friendly Neighborhood Bar–Online
Israeli entrepreneurs create a "Cheers" for the Internet.
Read More »The $4 Million Complaint Call
Several years ago, a single problem customer changed the fate of my company. Here's the story.
Read More »5 Reasons to Hire More Moms
They're organized, can multi-task, and have zero time to screw around.
Read More »Find Capital for a Fast-Growing Business
With banks taking a more conservative approach to financing, it's wise to explore these other options. Growing your small business is challenging, whether you're an ice cream company looking to significantly expand distribution, a software company establishing a new office to double your staff, or a parts manufacturer looking to create a new customized production line. One of the biggest hurdles is getting the capital you need to take the business to the next level.
Read More »How To Move Your Brand From Good Enough To Remarkable
Make Your Customer Trends Pay Off
One way to manage the peaks and valleys of cash flow is to plan marketing strategies based on your customer trends. An important aspect of any business is identifying and reacting to trends; then laying these trends over your demographics in order to manage for peaks and valleys. This has been a normal approach for me when conducting a financial analysis on turnaround clients
Read More »Apple Rumor Patrol: What To Expect At WWDC 2012
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference starts next week with a Tim Cook keynote, so the rumor mill is spinning frantically.
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