Category Archives: Basic Business Concepts

Deprogramming a Vista machine – part 1

Posted on April 10, 2008 by David St Lawrence

One of our shiny new Compaq laptop is no longer a Vista machine. The benefits of better graphics and more sophisticated software were frequently offset by disturbing hang-ups and interminable screen blackouts. It also seemed that the machine ran slower … Continue reading →

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Technical Support that raises my hackles

Posted on April 7, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Occasionally, I get in surreal exchanges with Technical Support people and it is all I can do to keep my composure. The images accompanying this article have nothing to do with the companies I spoke to, but they illustrate ways … Continue reading →

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Failing to get to the point…

Posted on April 3, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Writing for the Internet and researching on the Internet has given me a new sense of what is important in communicating ideas to readers. This is the order that I consider important: 1 Get the reader involved 2 Deliver the … Continue reading →

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Aloha to another broken business model

Posted on April 1, 2008 by David St Lawrence

The closing of Aloha Airlines is a tragedy for the nearly 2000 employees involved. They were given less than 48 hours notice that they would be out of work. Here is the spin from Aloha management: Airline president and chief … Continue reading →

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