Flux Business goes on during flux &uncertainty, and the best firms seize the opportunities arising. We all crave certainty. But what is certain, apart from death & taxes? ‘In or Out’ is the binary position on Britain’s exit from the EU. Would the only deal acceptable to all be so vague & meaningless it’s as…
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Face to face Face to face encounters forge the best partnerships. Digital networking has its place, but actually being in the room makes all the difference. Being out & about & following up leads brings possibilities to us – new ventures, jobs, orders. Let’s show up – who knows what might happen? Guessed the Word? …
Flypast 10 July flypast over Buckingham Palace, 100 days after Britain’s Royal Air Force centenary on 1 April. 22 Typhoons form ‘100’ in the sky, after 3 weeks secret practice over the North Sea. Per ardua ad astra – “Through struggle to the stars”. Each plane costs £110m ($145m), and £4,000 ($5,300) to fly for 1 hour. …
Fashion Fashion expresses identity of the individual & culture, and boosts pride & morale. No other industry radically redesigns its product twice a year to retain the same customers. Success requires innovation, business expertise & luck Guessed the Word? Series 23 (1/8) [pic: splitshire]
Feedback “If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would’ve said, “a faster horse”. ~ Henry Ford 1863-1947, Ford Motor Co. Do customers always know best? Guessed the Word? Series 6 (1/5) [photo: f4me0]
Freemium A mix of ‘free’ and ‘premium’ is dominant in internet startups & smartphone apps: basic features at no cost, richer functionality for a fee. Users become evangelists if the distinction between free and paid offerings are clear Guessed the word? Series 4 (4/6) [photo: Ryan McGuire]