Description:  Analysts expect consumer business to increase, but slow business travel will help keep prices low. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 12/31/2009 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2009/12/31/n_cmr_travel_outlook_2010.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the projected business environment for the travel industry in 2010. Do you agree with these predications and the basis for them? Explain your thinking.
Posts Tagged: The Changing Face of Business (p2)
MD by day, iPhone developer at night
Description:  Brian Gillett needed some extra money to put his son through private school, so he developed an iPhone app that helps users find a nearby mailbox. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 12/09/2009 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2009/12/09/sbiz_iphone_app_developer_mail.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Why do you think developers of iPhone apps come from such varied backgrounds, as illustrated… Read more »
From fashion passion to profit
Description: An enthusiasm for vintage threads led entrepreneurs to create the successful online clothing retailer, ModCloth.com. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 11/10/2009 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/smallbusiness/2009/11/10/sbiz_makeover_modcloth.smb/ Questions for discussion: Why do you think this small business has succeeded? What problems are these entrepreneurs facing, now that they are beginning to grow their business? How would… Read more »
Steve Jobs – CEO of the Decade
 Description: Apple’s CEO is Fortune’s top business leader of the last 10 years for his impact on computing, movies, music and cell phones. Source: CNNMoney – video report  Date: 11/04/2009 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2009/11/04/tt_steve_jobs_apple_ceo.fortune/ Questions for discussion: Summarize the contribution made by Steve Jobs to Apple? What motivational role has Jobs played as CEO at Apple?… Read more »
Forget banks, keep an eye on trucks
Transportation stocks have outperformed the broader market lately. That’s a good sign as long as freight shippers say the economy is stabilizing. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: 4/10/2009 Keys: Stock market, forecasting, marketing Link: http://money.cnn.com/2009/04/10/markets/thebuzz/index.htm?postversion=2009041012 Questions for discussion: To investors in the stock market, earnings are the primary indicators of a firm’s financial wellbeing. The focus is… Read more »
