3-D Commercials Slated For Superbowl
The News: Popular Science reports this weekend's superbowl will have a series of 3-D commericals airing during the 2nd quarter. You need glasses that you can pick up for free at SoBe. Full report.
Why It Matters: How can you take advantage of this new technology on the horizon? Will you be ready to exploit it by the next Super Bowl?
Amazon Surges
The News: CNN reports Amazon's Q4 earnings beat Wall Street expectations, despite challenging times for retail sales. Full report.
Why It Matters: Not everyone is closing their doors, and some businesses are even growing. Get Amazon's annual report and use what they are doing right in your business.
Buy American Debate Brewing
The News: CNN reports on a growing debate over a US economic stimulus measure that would require construction materials are purchased only from American companies. Full report.
Why It Matters: It could seriously backfire. A restriction of purchasing will result in other countries doing the same - resulting in even less US exports. The only real long term solution is to become ultra-competitive.
Need To Fire Someone? Do It Right.
The News: CNN reports and interview with Tom Peters on the "art" of the layoff. Full report.
Why It Matters: Hire slowly and develop your people. Fire quickly and have a heart.
Community Banks Increase Loans For Small Businesses
The News: BusinessWeek reports on increasing availability of loans through community banks, all while the big banks struggle. Full report.
Why It Matters: Small banks are making the difference. Small business is making the difference. 2009 is the year that small becomes the new big.
Compiled by Mike Michalowicz, Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
