Description: It was probably inevitable that the Occupy Wall Street movement would be rife with contradictions. Back on Sept. 15, two days before the first protest began in lower Manhattan, an organizing principle of sorts appeared on the Adbusters website. “Hey President Obama, get ready for our one demand!†the post announced. Source: Bloomberg.com Date:… Read more »
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
Rent a $2,300 outfit for $175
Description: Startup Rent the Runway is a company born out of the recession where you can rent high-end designer fashion for a fraction of retail prices. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 10/14/2011 Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/10/13/n_rent_the_runway.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Explain the success of this firm? Who are the target customers? Do you think this business model… Read more »
Gas pipeline CEO backs more regulation
Description:  Enbridge CEO Pat Daniel says that more regulation of oil pipeline safety will give the public greater confidence in the oil industry. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 10/13/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/10/12/n_enbridge_oil_sands_pipeline.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a pipeline supplying energy? Do you think a pipeline delivering energy from Canada’s… Read more »
Language Line Plans a Roll-Up as Translation Demand Soars
Description: The University of California Medical Center in San Francisco spends more than $3 million a year on translation services for thousands of patients who don’t speak English. Since 2009, the demand for foreign language interpreters from the center’s medical personnel has risen by a third, for languages ranging from Farsi to Mongolian. Source: Bloomberg.com… Read more »
The Shadowy World of iPhone Cases
Description: Smartphone case makers rely on rumors and leaks to get their products on the market first Source: Businessweek.com Date: 10/14/2011 Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/the-shadowy-world-of-iphone-cases-10132011.html Questions for discussion: What did you learn in this report about risk-taking and the planning process? How would you make decisions in this business environment?
Apple hits new high as iPhone 4S launches
Description: Stock up 30% for the year as company builds up mobile business Source: Marketwatch.com Date: 10/14/2011 Link:  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-hits-record-high-as-iphone-4s-launches-2011-10-14 Questions for discussion: Explain the reasons for consumer reaction and sales of the latest model? Do you think this sales rate is likely to fade quickly?
Steve Jobs: In his own words
Description: Steve Jobs’ enthusiasm and sense of humor were on full display at the launch of some of Apple’s greatest hits. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 10/06/2011 Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/10/06/n_jobs_in_his_words.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Describe the evolution of product development at Apple? Apple started as a computer company. How would you define the company today? What… Read more »
Firing Steve Jobs was “a terrible mistake”
Description:  Former Apple CEO John Sculley reflects on how Steve Jobs recruited him to run the tech company and why its board ultimately fired Jobs in 1985. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: 10/06/2011 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2011/10/06/t_gc_sculley_jobs.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: According to John Sculley, what sort of businessman and entrepreneur was Steve Jobs? Do you think… Read more »
Toyota Said to Tell Partsmakers to Cut Prices
Description: Toyota Motor Corp. (7203), Asia’s biggest carmaker, is telling parts suppliers in Japan to slash prices or face being replaced by overseas rivals as the yen’s value appreciates, four people involved with the discussions said.. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: 10/07/2011 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-07/toyota-said-to-tell-partsmakers-in-japan-to-slash-prices-as-yen-advances.html Questions for discussion: Explain the connection between the value of the Japanese currency… Read more »
Five Steps to Job Creation
Description: First off, forget budget-cutting and think about training your existing staff Source: Businessweek.com Date: 10/04/2011 Link:  http://www.businessweek.com/management/five-steps-to-job-creation-10042011.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the prescriptions for job creation presented in the article. Do you think small businesses are more likely to respond to these suggestions?
