Networking and creation (external blog response)
Location 180, a site focused on giving business advise to small businesses, posted a blog in the form of a question….
Startups, Investing and Africa
Usually, when I hear about startups they are often stories about American entrepreneurs that create businesses in America. That, however, may…
Nintendo and differentiation
I recently had the opportunity to read Allison Cheng’s blog regarding Nintendo’s decision to start developing smartphone apps. In terms of…
Does new technology market itself?
I recently came across Micaela Pfeffer’s blog regarding the Uuboard. It seemed like a wild idea to me, but at the…
Does the one-for-one business model really benefit the needy?
After reading the class prep regarding the one-for-one business model, I was skeptical about its effectiveness towards the individuals that…
Entrepreneurship and Recreational Marijuana
Last month Mexico announced that it was unconstitutional to prohibit the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. It seems that…
Walmart providers used the Enron strategy to get away with sweatshop labour
The textile industry has always had allegations of outsourcing their labour and hiring firms in third world countries so that…
A look back at the Enron scandal
After our lecture on financial accounting I became very interested on learning more about accounting fraud; and even more so…
Taco Bell and their innovative take on customization
Taco Bell has recently announced an online customization service which allows their clients to tailor-make their meal. One may believe…
Price-Fixing in the German processed meat market and its relationship to business ethics
Last year I came across a good example of unethical practices in a market that is very traditionally linked to…