Since it's launch in the mid-90's, Amazon.com and other online businesses have presented a challenge to traditional retailers. As home delivery has become faster, more efficient and, cheaper, more consumers than ever are shopping online rather than heading to brick-and-mortar … [Read more...] about BizBox: Office Depot’s Answer to the Amazon Effect
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21 + 30 and Other Life Lessons
Last week, I turned fifty-one or, to put it another way, I celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of my twenty-first birthday. Flashing back to turning twenty-one, it wasn't that big of a deal but one thing my dad said to me that day still stands out. He told me that from here on … [Read more...] about 21 + 30 and Other Life Lessons
WII-FM: Everyone’s Favorite Radio Station
I just got a comment from Malek Haneen on my post about how to use Kickstarter.com to get the cash you need for your creative project. How did you get so many backers though? I have put up 2 projects just recently and I cant get any play at all. It seems like there just so … [Read more...] about WII-FM: Everyone’s Favorite Radio Station
Travel: How to Get a Good Seat On the Plane
I absolutely hate getting the middle seat on an airplane. Then again, who doesn't?Sooner or later, though, you're going to run into a situation where you get stuck with a middle seat. Here's a tip to help you get an aisle or a window seat.Most airlines assign the aisle … [Read more...] about Travel: How to Get a Good Seat On the Plane
Returning to the Scene
As I was finishing up outlining this blog post, I realized that I'm sitting in the same Starbucks in Houston, TX where I launched my first online business just over 10 years ago. A return to the scene which seems fitting for the launch of a new blog. Man on the Move It's been a … [Read more...] about Returning to the Scene