Category Archives: Basic Business Concepts

How NOT to use the Internet

Posted on February 20, 2007 by David St Lawrence

I was talking with a local beverage maker today and she told me that she was in the midst of bottling last year’s production. That caught my interest, as it would make an interesting story about a recent startup that … Continue reading →

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Handling nepotism issues intelligently

Posted on January 30, 2007 by David St Lawrence

Nepotism, the favoring of a relative over other employees, can operate at any level in a company. High level nepotism may be so ingrained in the DNA of a company that it cannot be eradicated, but nepotism amongst mid and … Continue reading →

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Moving out of your comfort zone – part 4

Posted on December 29, 2006 by David St Lawrence

Earlier this year, I wrote an article about moving out of your comfort zone in which I said that this action can produce rewards beyond your expectations. This pastel drawing is a result of this kind of adventure. It is … Continue reading →

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The Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander is still a product catastrophe

Posted on December 15, 2006 by David St Lawrence

If you did not read my earlier article  on this botched product, you should take the time to read it now, because Linksys has not significantly improved the product experience in the last 12 months, even though they have changed … Continue reading →

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