Some people think that America would be a utopia if only the wealthy would stop hoarding their riches like a dragon guarding its treasure. But before you grab your pitchforks and torches, let’s remember that the source of American wealth isn’t as simple as the rich hoarding it all for themselves. It’s a little more complicated than that. But one thing is for sure, the wealthy are definitely not using their money to buy practical things like matching socks or adulting classes.
Author Archives: Christopher Padilla
Master the Future of Tech: How Gartner’s Hype Cycle Reveals Game-Changing Investments and Puts You Lightyears Ahead of Competitors!
Discover how Gartner’s Hype Cycle helps organizations understand technology trends, maturity, and adoption, enabling informed decisions for investments and implementations, while providing entrepreneurs with valuable insights for competitive advantage.
Understand the Product Life Cycle to Give Your Business an Edge
The Product Life Cycle is the theoretical cycle that a product will go through from introduction into the market through decline. Knowing what it is and where your product is can maximize your revenue.
Breakfast and The Illusory Truth Effect (Psychology in Marketing)
Do you believe that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” If so, then you may be a victim of marketing and the illusory truth effect.
Demonstrate Trust in Your Firm by “Eating Your Own Dog Food”
Are you projecting confidence in your firm’s product or service? If you are not eating your own dog food, then customers may ask why they should trust you above the competition. The dog is man’s best friend and many dog owners have asked why you would give food to your dog that you would notContinue reading “Demonstrate Trust in Your Firm by “Eating Your Own Dog Food””
Consider These Market Forces When Planning Your Business…
When considering what type of business you will create, make sure you consider not only the demand forces, but also whether that demand is being served and to what degree.
So, What Did I Learn in College?
Since graduating with my MBA from the University of La Verne this year, people have been asking me two repeating questions: 1) Can you help me with my business idea, and 2) What did you learn in college? I am definitely not alone in terms of receiving a graduate degree and having people ask meContinue reading “So, What Did I Learn in College?”
When a Hobby Becomes a Business
I am currently helping one of my friends get his business up and running. Something interesting happened… I was told early on that as I progressed through my MBA coursework, friends and family would begin asking me to help them with their business ideas. My professor must have been speaking from experience because that’s exactlyContinue reading “When a Hobby Becomes a Business”
Another End, Another Beginning
The first steps in my transition from MBA student to entrepreneur through acquisition.
Environmental Destruction and Corporate Social Responsibility
There is no conflict between business productivity and a healthy environment. In fact, the trend is that profit will soon be tied to corporate environmentalism.
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