Some economists and philosophers have even argued that in cases of environmental preservation 0 percent is the only ethically defensible number. That is, no discounting at all. But this debate over percentages may actually be a distraction from a more serious problem with the formulas used in discounting.
Author: CBPS
Peter Mehit is co-founder and Managing Partner of Custom Business Planning and Solutions, a business consulting firm that provides problem solving, planning and process help. He has worked from private equity to the Fortune 100 at all stages.
He can be reached at pmehit@wbpllc.com or at 800-741-8444.
Mobile devices overtake computers on Wi-Fi networks | Tech News and Analysis
“Smartphones and tablets are so much more mobile than laptops; the idea of someone pulling out a laptop in a store to check email, Facebook or prices — it’s very impractical,” said Sekar. “What we’re seeing with these mobile devices is it’s practical and enjoyable to do that.”
Your Business Card Is A Billboard For Your Brand–What Does Yours Say? | Fast Company
We live in a super-cluttered world where no one has time for anything. We’re bombarded with text messages, TV commercials, billboards, and online ads, and so companies need to know what they stand for. It’s a fact that you cannot remember more than three television commercials in a row, let alone recall the design of your average business card unless they manage to rise above the cacophony and stand out in a way that’s completely relevant.
How the Deficit Got This Big | NYTimes.com
Despite what antigovernment conservatives say, non-defense discretionary spending on areas like foreign aid, education and food safety was not a driving factor in creating the deficits. In fact, such spending, accounting for only 15 percent of the budget, has been basically flat as a share of the economy for decades. Cutting it simply will not fill the deficit hole.
New Thiel’s Deals
Our buddy Paul Thiel publishes a deal sheet for ‘the best of what’s around’ in Southern California. We’re happy to offer it to our readers. Check it out.
5 Types of Content That Every Business Must Employ | Duct Tape Marketing
The word content is confusing enough as it’s bantered around these days, but it’s also difficult for many small business owners to come up with a big picture view of the role content plays in the acquisition of clients.
Drunken man found lodged head first in storm drain | Modbee.com
Venture For America Will Do For Entrepreneurship What Teach For America Does For Education | Fast Company
Like Teach For America, VFA will bring promising college graduates to work in underserved communities for at least two years. Startups that focus on up-and-coming industries (i.e. education innovation, energy, biotechnology) will be offered a VFA fellow for a salary of $32,000 to $38,000 annually. At the end of the two years, the companies can opt to hire fellows under new terms.
Weekly Economic Update | LAEDC
THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
- U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in May Due to Rise in Oil Prices
- A Mixed Retail Sales Report for June
- Taking a Harder Look at Weekly Data on Initial claims for Unemployment Benefits
- California’s Budget Position at June Fiscal Year End
- Southland Home Sales Fall by -14% in June
- California Exports Continue to Shine
- May California Imports
- June Port Figures – Record Growth Trend Comes to an End
- Headline Inflation Declines in June
- Wholesale Prices Decline in June
- Events of Interest
- July 20, 2011: Mid-Year Economic Forecast
- July 28, 2011: LA NABE Luncheon Meeting
Ex-Apple Designer Creates Teaching UI That “Kills Math” Using Data Viz | Co. Design
There was nothing difficult about the concept of multiplication — the problem was that numbers, at the time, had a bad user interface.”
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