Description: Goya says it became the U.S.’s biggest Hispanic-owned food company by catering to the tastes of varied Latin-American groups. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 19, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2012/09/19/sbiz-hwgs-goya.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the entrepreneurial factors that explain the success of the firm? What are the demographic and other factors that suggest the… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Starbucks Gives Single-Serve a Shot
Description: Starbucks is planning a big ad campaign to launch its Verismo single-cup espresso-based beverage machines–the coffee company’s first foray into selling machines–which CEO Howard Schultz claims will be a “game changer” for its ability to make lattes with milk pods. Julie Jargon has details on Lunch Break. Source: Moneywatch.com – video report Date: Sep… Read more »
Medicare Bills Rise as Records Turn Electronic
Description: When the federal government began providing billions of dollars in incentives to push hospitals and physicians to use electronic medical and billing records, the goal was not only to improve efficiency and patient safety, but also to reduce health care costs. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 21, 2012 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/22/business/medicare-billing-rises-at-hospitals-with-electronic-records.html?_r=1&hp Questions for Discussions: What are… Read more »
Ancestry.com’s Genealogical Juggernaut
Description: In July, Ancestry.com (ACOM) announced that it had uncovered evidence that links President Barack Obama, through his white Kansan mother, to one of the earliest known slaves in North America. Obama’s also related to Brad Pitt. The genealogical website says they’re ninth cousins. Warren Buffett is family, too. He’s Obama’s seventh cousin, three times… Read more »
Apple stock: the sky is the limit?
Description: Commentary: Killer products sell, but there are some concerns Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Sep 21, 2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-stock-the-sky-is-the-limit-2012-09-21 Questions for Discussions: What is driving the share price of Apple? Why are there concerns that the trend may stop abruptly at some point soon? What are some specific products and services that Apple can provide in… Read more »
PayPal cofounder Thiel’s startup advice
Description: The venture capitalist says anyone building a startup now must be able to do one thing “uniquely well.” Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 14, 2012 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2012/09/14/t-thiel-advice-to-startups.fortune/ Questions for Discussions: What advice does Peter Thiel offer to those seeking to start up new businesses? What does he say is wrong with the… Read more »
Nokia Debuts Free Streaming Music Service
Description: Simon Constable talks with Nokia’s Jyrki Rosenberg about the handset maker’s new streaming-music service, and Kelli Grant looks at the best comparison-shopping sites. Photo: Nokia. Source: Moneywatch.com – video report Date: Sep 14, 2012 Link: http://on.wsj.com/R03ssx Questions for Discussions: Describe the Nokia strategy. Do you think it will succeed, given the level of competition… Read more »
American Retailers Face Challenges in Expanding to Canada
Description: Nordstrom and Target are about to open stores in Canada, J. Crew and Tory Burch just did so, and Ann Taylor and Kate Spade are scouting locations. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 14, 2012 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/15/business/american-retailers-expanding-to-canada.html?ref=business Questions for Discussions: Summarize the challenges facing American retailers entering the Canadian retail market. What are the factors that… Read more »
U.S. stocks extend Fed-inspired rally
Description: U.S. stocks on Friday sealed a second week of gains as the Federal Reserve’s bond-buying program fueled demand for riskier assets including the euro and commodities. Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Sep 14, 2012 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-extend-fed-inspired-rally-2012-09-14 Questions for Discussions: What does this report say is the primary reason for improvement in the stock market? What must… Read more »
Savvy Shoppers Drive Robust Online Holiday Sales
Description: Online holiday shopping will account for nearly a quarter of retail ecommerce sales for 2012 Source: eMarketer.com Date: Sep 14, 2012 Link: http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1009348&ecid=a6506033675d47f881651943c21c5ed4#XHuCTAGpoq7Hzfoj.99 Questions for Discussions: What explains the projected increase in online holiday shopping? Do you agree with the analysis presented in this report?
