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3 Choices for China Factories in These Changing Times
I am often asked for advice on the strategic choices of small and midsize manufacturers. As an advisor to business, I study to understand what we can learn from the... read more
Our Nation’s Water Systems Are Not Making The Grade
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) latest Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, issued every four years since 2001, recently gave the nation’s water and wastewater systems a D grade, up... read more
Why Don’t my Kids Listen to ME?
As a parent coach, one of the chief complaints I hear from parents is: “Why won’t my children listen to me anymore? Things were going so well and now they... read more
Low Cost Ways to Heat an Office
All businesses need to keep a close eye on every aspect of the finances, and energy bills are a key area where spending can quickly get out of hand. There... read more
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month
Think back to your own school days. Do you remember your favorite teacher and the impact they had on you? My favorite teacher was Mrs. Daniels. She taught first grade... read more
Recycling Computers and Electronics Sustainably on Earth Day
As evolving technologies keep us hooked to new and updated gadgets, and Americans now own (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) an estimated three billion electronic products, one inconvenient question... read more
20 Awesome Business Cards That You Just Can’t Ignore
1Business cards offer an exceptional opportunity to showcase your particular abilities, talents and unique selling points. However, in an age where securing a good career depends not only on having... read more
The Color of Your Comfort Zone
Some people may think of the color green when they think of the color of their comfort zone. You won’t get any arguments from me there. Money definitely provides us... read more
OMG, Adults Txt and Drive 2: WSJ Sentiment Tracker by NetBase
After years of working in Silicon Valley, a long daily commute has become commonplace to me, and for the most part, I barely notice my fellow commuters and their in-car... read more
Working From Home?
Are you working in your pajamas, like I am? Whoa. Take a breath. I haven’t taken casual Friday to new depths. I’m working from home – WFH in Intuit-ese –... read more
April Fool’s Pranks – Worth it? Or Too Risky?
April first doesn’t simply mark the first day of the month, but more importantly a day filled with pranks providing comic relief to the workday. There’s your traditional harmless office... read more
You Failed An Exam. Your Friend Aced It. Same Study Guide, Two Different Tests.
(Back to a student write-in question that came in on “You Failed Your Class” from my old Blogger site. Since we’re nearing the end of another school year, let’s tackle... read more
Can Google Make Same Day Shipping Work?
On March 28th, Google announced on its Commerce Blog that it would be piloting a new, local, same-day delivery service in San Francisco. Called Google Shopping Express, the service aims... read more
99designs: Detrimental to the Design Community
1“I’ve got 99 problems but a design ain’t one…” Recently my boss came to me and asked about 99designs. The question was, should we use this service? I had heard of... read more
Your Faucet As A Tool For Sustainability
I’ve written before about the carbon footprint of bottled water and its impact on our environment. Supermarkets and gas stations across the country stock their shelves and refrigerators full of plastic bottled... read more
