Tag Archives: Rambling

Will somebody please crowd-source freight transportation?

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Truck
Crowd-sourcing is great for knowledge-based businesses, but how could this phenomena impact something like the trucking industry?

The Psychology of Progress Bars

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Isaac, with the Apple TV remote.
Couch Context There are many things that my son, Isaac, and I have in common. We both enjoy playing with trains, chasing each other around the house, wrestling on the living room floor, picking on his mother. And, while all of these things are great, one of our most enjoyable pastimes is watching movie trailers. [...]

The Dilution of a Brand

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Made in China
A quick look at a cheap toy and how it harms a global brand. Also some thoughts on how to spend adequate time evaluating areas where you can effectively increase your brand's value.

Avoiding the Perfectionist Death Spiral

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Handcrafted Coops
An examination of how perfectionism can creep into a project and destroy profit, schedule and morale. This article suggests three ways to keep yourself (and your business) from falling into the "perfectionist death spiral" and keep your projects on budget.

Losing a Client, Gracefully

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The Amiga 4000 Baby
A reflection on ex-clients and the situations that lead to their leaving. How to prevent it and how to gracefully move through the process.

Apple’s Influence in the Beauty World

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iPhone Makeup Kit
Apple's product design has influence far and wide. Here are a few observations and a little advice for successful branding efforts through difficult financial times.

First Ever “Dayton Web Guys” Meeting

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A quick overview of the first ever "Dayton Web Guys" meeting, including a list of topics we touched on and little info on how you can get connected.

The Shoemaker’s Son

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A bunch of lame excuses explaining why it's taken me this long to start my own blog.
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