“You just did a very bad thing,” said Bill Gates, reacting to a presentation of Stan Slap’s suggestions. In this excerpt from his upcoming book, “Bury My Heart at Conference Room B,” consultant Stan Slap relates how Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and a room full of Microsoft execs loved and loathed the concept of leading with your values.
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Thiel’s Deals: The Best of What’s Around*…and Other Stuff | Paul Thiel
A newsletter of deal flow and human capital opportunities in the California counties of Orange, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino.
UShip’s $6 million cargo cult | money.cnn.com
In 2001, Matt Chasen’s mother wanted to send an antique dresser from Ohio to Texas, but was staggered when she received a $1,000 shipping quote — far more than the dresser was worth. Unable to find a cheaper option, she never sent it.
See how this prompted an entrepreneur to find his blue ocean business.
“Daddy, What’s a Brand?” and 9 More Awkward Questions for Uncertain Times | Fast Company
For a brand, nirvana is when your good name is so widely endorsed that it enters the language. “Pass the Kleenex.” “Google it.”
Ford Syncs With U of M Students for Cloud-Connected Car Apps | Fast Company
In-car apps have been a bit of a buzzword for some time, but Ford is in pedal-to-the-metal mode since launching its Sync technology last month. The system allows for all sorts of four-wheel fun and japes, including voice control. The next step: cloud-based apps.
The Toyota Crisis Calls for a Logo Tune-Up | Fast Company
The bad news at Toyota is in overdrive. Since the recall of the Prius for its deadly acceleration problems, the carmaker has been hemorrhaging sales and consumer confidence. Now, even its luxury brand, Lexus, is under investigation for “stability” problems. Ouch!
Best Places to Launch a Small Business 2009 – Lending Hot Spots – FORTUNE Small Business
The link below has
data on banks that have made loans through the SBA’s 7(a) small business loan program in the 2009 fiscal year.
Got Good Credit Score? Prepare for High-End Google Ads
Users with good FICO scores might soon start seeing ads for more expensive luxury goods and services than those with lower scores, as Google has started to experiment with targeting ads based on users’ credit score.
Stimulus News Digest #10 – November 2009 | California Office of the Small Business Advocate
The Office of the Small Business Advocate has this news:
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USB Credit Card – Korea’s Shinhan Card|Trendhunter.com
“The USB credit card provides the online and contactless payment function and works the post-paid transportation card as well,” the Electronic Times wrote.
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