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Mark Shurtleff: A Case Study in Political Corruption
Have you ever wondered how all those boiler rooms in Utah get away with so much fraudulent behavior without any apparent repercussions? Answer: Mark Shurtleff, Utah’s Attorney General Some of the largest call centers in Utah have given Mark sizable campaign contributions (i.e., “protection fees”) over the years. For their contributions, they get carte blanche […]
Continue readingThe Myth of the Killer Idea
Your idea is the least valuable “ingredient” in building a successful business. So argues John Warrillow in this excellent article, “Idea is least important part of a company.” If you run a business, you know that your idea was the least difficult part. My guess is that your idea has evolved considerably since you first […]
Continue readingGoogle Love
I love it when Google features my site next to Entrepreneur.com and About.com. I’m Type A like that. -Ryan M. Healy
Continue readingThe Easiest Way to Grow a Business
The easiest way to grow a business is to be in a growing market. If the market is growing, more new people are showing up than leaving. The growth is outpacing the attrition. Even if you don’t have the greatest product… even if your marketing is sub-par… even if you make some mistakes… chances are […]
Continue readingA Tipping Point in Books
Always be looking ahead to see where your market or industry is headed. What are the trends? What are the ramifications of those trends? This summer marked a tipping point in the book industry. From Bloomberg as reported by the July 30, 2010, issue of The Week: The e-book revolution has reached a tipping point. […]
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