As we should all know, Apple and Samsung have been major smartphone competitors for quite some time already. With Apple’s recent release of the new line of iPhones: iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, Samsung has replied with the unraveling of the new Samsung Galaxy Note III. As a consumer, it is perfectly understandable that these companies would like to heed to their consumer’s wants by releasing a new smartphone line and of course, compete with each other. As a Samsung smartphone user myself, I begin to question whether the the Samsung Galaxy Note III will have the sufficient features to be a successful product.

Looking back, the Samsung Galaxy Note was only released two years ago, whereas the first generation iPhone was released back in 2007. It is quite evident that Apple has made big changes to each successive version of the iPhone, including features such as Siri, but there have mainly been internal changes and larger screens, as highlights, for the Galaxy Note production line. If Apple makes more recognizable changes to its versions, how come Samsung has been more successful than Apple over the past year (aside from the obvious passing of Steve Jobs) Shouldn’t Apple have an advantage over Samsung with its other production lines such as the iPod?

Certainly, price seems to be a major factor when it comes to the quantity demanded for smartphones, but how long will Samsung’s success last? I am intrigued to see how the latest, most competitive, smartphones will be received by the world, in the next few months.

Southbrook Farms has produced award-winning wine in the years of its existence. Despite being projected to produce 15, 000 crates, a whopping 9, 000 more crates than its production 5 years ago, owner, Bill Redelmeier and his wife, Marilyn, have had to turn down orders from its clients. The reason being they lack access to local certified organic manure to fertilize their crops.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/the-challenge/niagara-vineyard-in-deep-organic-doo-doo/article14223250/

To see owners turn down the opportunity to expand their business to maintain an earth-friendly environment is not uncommon these days, as we, humans, strive for a greener world. We sometimes need to question ourselves, “Do I do what’s in the best interest of our company or do I need to consider the potential dangers it will cause the people and the environment around us before taking any action?”

In present day, businesses need to be conscious about all of their actions, especially considering its effects on its stakeholders. This article may not portray how this decision, by the owners, directly affects its stakeholders, but it shows that sacrifices need to be made to maintain the ethics of a business. By maintaining their reputation as a certified biodynamic winery, Southbrook Farms should continue to grow, as soon as it can find more organic material to support its production.