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Saturday, 1 December 2012

Business Buzz 66: The Atlantic Wire: North Korea Wants to Launch a Long-Range Missile for Christmas

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The Atlantic Wire: North Korea Wants to Launch a Long-Range Missile for Christmas

Dec 1st 2012, 15:14

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North Korea Wants to Launch a Long-Range Missile for Christmas

Dec 1st 2012, 14:49

With his first year in power coming to a close, it's time for Kim Jong-Un to show off his strength as a leader, and what better way to do that than by blasting a giant rocket into the heavens? On Saturday, North Korea confirmed suspicions that it was preparing to launch another long-range missile between December 10 and December 22, around the the first anniversary of Kim Jong-Il's death, despite widespread criticism from the international community. The Unha-3 rocket is supposed to be launched "southward" from a base in Sohae, hopefully without dropping any debris on neighboring countries.

Nobody outside of North Korea sounds very excited about this missile lauch. South Korea called the plan "a grave provocation" and "a challenge to the international community" that would spark a "strong response." Japan said that it was going to work with South Korea as well as the United States and China to talk Kim Jong-Un down from the missile-firing platform. Meanwhile, diplomats and experts explain that North Korea is simply trying to highlight discriminatory policies from the United States that allow South Korea to launch missiles but not North Korea.

An argument could be easily made that North Korea just isn't any good at launching long-range missiles. The country also stoked the ire of the diplomatic community in April, when it unsuccessfully launched a rocket from it Sohae base. It only few for a few seconds before breaking up and crashing into the ocean. The launch also cost North Korea a much needed food assistance program which the United States called off after the launch.

But no assistance for North Korea's starving citizens can compete with Kim Jong-Un's ego. "Kim Jong-un wants a demonstrable a feat to boost his legitimacy, and his technicians have assured him they are ready," John Delury, a North Korea expert at Yonsei University in Seoul, told The New York Times. "It doesn't hurt that South Korea is in the middle of a string of aborted efforts at launching a satellite of their own -- should Pyongyang succeed, it scores points in the ongoing inter-Korean rivalry, but also highlights what it sees as the hypocrisy of banning one Korea from doing what the other Korea does freely."

Business Buzz 66: Small Business Trends: Add Laws of Subtraction to Your Reading List

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Small Business Trends: Add Laws of Subtraction to Your Reading List

Dec 1st 2012, 14:13

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Add Laws of Subtraction to Your Reading List

Dec 1st 2012, 14:00

I am a minimalist; things and brands and stuff really don't do anything for me. My husband isn't. This makes for an interesting life as he refuses to get rid of things and I find new, creative ways to eliminate the unnecessary.

What about you? How do you feel about "stuff?" Do you find yourself bringing more things into your house and not letting go of the old? Do you find yourself thinking that the quality of something is defined by how much of it there is? Are you a better, more successful business owner because you do more and work more?

Matthew May(@MatthewEMay), author of The Laws Of Subtraction Six Simple Rules For Winning In The Age Of Excess Everything, would say that excellence and elegance are found in less rather than more.

I received a review copy of the book and it came at the best time of the year – a time where we are all bombarded with messages to buy more and do more and be more. I dug into the book with gusto and thought I'd share some of my impressions here with you.

A little Bit About Matthew May

You may already know Matthew from his writing on American Express Open Forum where he is a regular contributor. He's also an accomplished author with three award-winning books under his belt: The Shibumi Strategy, In Pursuit of Elegance, and The Elegant Solution. He is a popular speaker, creativity coach, and innovation adviser to companies such as Toyota and Intuit. He is also the founder of Edit Innovation, an ideas agency based in Los Angeles.

But his proudest moment was winning the New Yorker Magazine cartoon caption contest! That is probably a great example of how Matthew lives his subtraction strategy lifestyle.

The Laws of Subtraction: A Mindset for Sanity and Success

In a world of multi-tasking and overwhelm, I think you're going to find respite inside the page of The Laws of Subtraction. In the sharing of stories from his own experiences as well as those of several dozen of his professional friends and experts, you'll start to see a pattern emerge that just might lighten the load of what YOU think you need to be successful in your business and your life.

May outlines six simple rules and illustrates how companies like Toyota as well as some of the folks you're probably following on Twitter, like Jonathan Fields, approach subtraction as a success strategy:

#1: What isn't there can often trump what is.
#2: The simplest rules create the most effective experience.
#3: Limiting Information engages the imagination.
#4: Creativity thrives under intelligent constraints.
#5: Break is an important part of any breakthrough.
#6: Doing something isn't always better than doing nothing.

Laws of Subtraction Can Transform Your Business and Your Life

One of the things I really like about this book is that it straddles that space between teaching, informing and entertaining. You'll find its insights applicable to all aspects of your business and your life.

For example, law #3 is, "Limiting information engages the imagination." As an intro to this chapter, May gives a list of examples where you have to guess what links all these companies and situations and in all cases, it was using the strategy of limiting information to engage and entice the audience. Just reading this made me stop and think about all the different ways that I can apply this strategy.

I think you'll have the same experience.

Is The Laws of Subtraction for You?

Of course, if you're a business book junkie like me, you will love this book.

It's got that addicting mix of name-brand company stories combined with the stories of small business experts who you may know and follow on social media combined with interviews with experts on all kinds of interesting topics.

The post Add Laws of Subtraction to Your Reading List appeared first on Small Business Trends.

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Friday, 30 November 2012

Business Buzz 66: Business Opportunities Weblog: Why You Should Start a Dog Walking Business

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Business Opportunities Weblog: Why You Should Start a Dog Walking Business

Nov 30th 2012, 17:49

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Why You Should Start a Dog Walking Business

Nov 30th 2012, 15:53

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The following is a guest post by Jim Masterson, author of How to Start a Dog Walking Business: Dog Walking Jobs For Fun and Profit.

Have you ever considered starting your very own dog walking business?

If so, you’re not alone, and the timing couldn’t be better for you. That’s because a dog walking business is one of the easiest “start-up” businesses around, and the demand for dog walking services today is trending to the moon.

In fact, becoming a professional dog walker is a terrific way to combine your love of dogs, the outdoors, and the opportunity for financial independence into a truly rewarding career! And if you have never imagined yourself as the owner of a successful dog walking business, this exciting new opportunity may be a perfect fit for you if you are:

Out of work or under-employed
Stuck in a job that you can’t stand
Looking for a fresh and exciting opportunity
Enjoy being outdoors and could use a little exercise
Appreciate the company of dogs and other dog-lovers
Wanting desperately to enjoy the freedom to finally “be you own boss”.

Here are just a few of the advantages to starting your very own professional dog walking service:

There’s BIG demand for dog walking services: The number of people searching for reliable dog walkers has never been higher, especially if you live in or near an urban area. For instance, a quick search of Google tells us that there are over 590 people are searching for dog walkers in Philadelphia online every month! You’ll find even more potential customers if you live near Chicago (with over 1900Google searches per month), and there are almost 4000 searches per month for dog walking services in New York City alone. The demand is phenomenal, and this means the opportunity for you is huge.

Flexible hours and high earning potential: One of the best things of being your own boss is the ability to set your own hours. Dog walking is by no means a “regular” 9-5 job. For example, starting your own dog walking business would allow you the time flexibility to see your kids on the bus in the morning, and see them off the bus when they arrive home from school. And in term of income, it’s possible to earn $50 per hour for your dog walking services, making it quite easy to create $1000/week paydays year-round. And if you choose to “go pro” and hire employees of your own, you can leverage their skills into a 6-figure a year business.

Fresh air and exercise await you. Believe me, as a professional dog walker, you will never have to worry about joining a health club, because you’ll be outside walking and enjoying the great outdoors . In fact, walking pooches for a living is a terrific way to get in shape and stay in shape! I absolutely love being able to walk dogs outside in the fresh air and sunshin, and you may too.

Hang out with dogs (of course!): Well, if you’re a regular reader of ThePhillyDog.com (like me), chances are you fall into this general category as well (lol!). Walking dogs is certainly one of the best ways to hang out with man’s best friend. You will be able to interact with breeds that you have never been introduced to before, each with their own distinct personality and character.

It’s a fantastic way to meet people. It’ s true… some of my best friends in the world I actually met at the local dog park, plastic baggie in hand! Dogs are the best social “buffers” around, and it’s very easy to approach somebody that you have never met before and make an introduction through your dogs! In fact, I know of at least 2 couples in my circle of doggie friends who met at the dog park (it’s even better than match.com!)

Starting a dog walking business is easy and rewarding in many ways, but of course it doesn’t happen without personal effort and commitment; and a little insider “know how”. At the end of the day, this is a business like anything other, and you must treat it as such in order for it to thrive.

You’ll also need to learn things like how to manage and promote your new business, how to find and interact with clients, and how to get your business found “online”, which the first stop for 78% of all pet owners looking for dog walking services.

Believe me, I made every mistake in the book when I started my own dog walking business, but there is no reason that YOU to have to start at the very bottom of the learning curve. That’s why I wrote this book for you! It’s called “How to Start a Dog Walking Business: Dog Walking Jobs For Fun and Profit”. And it’s the absolute quickest and easiest way for you to get the “insiders information” that you’ll need to get your new pet walking business up and running in no time flat.

Just CLICK HERE to have a look for yourself at Amazon.com. I’ve got handfuls of 5-star reviews for this 158 page “owner’s manual” of dog walking careers, and I would love to hear what you think as well!

Happy Holidays (and happy dog-walking!).

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Business Buzz 66: The Atlantic Wire: Evidence That the GOP Doesn't Love John Kerry as Much as They're Saying They Do

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The Atlantic Wire: Evidence That the GOP Doesn't Love John Kerry as Much as They're Saying They Do

Nov 30th 2012, 17:49

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Evidence That the GOP Doesn't Love John Kerry as Much as They're Saying They Do

Nov 30th 2012, 17:27

As Republican senators suddenly break out the effusive praise for Democratic Senator John Kerry as the right choice over Susan Rice for Secretary of State, well, there's a whole lot of flip-flopping on the not-so-fast track to Foggy Bottom. We should, of course, grant this praise as heartfelt and sincere — not at all tied to blocking President Obama from getting his first pick or opening up a Massachusetts Senate seat for just-defeated Scott Brown — and instead simply marvel at how far we've come in the last eight years. Many, many reporters and pundits have complained that Washington is broken, and that the Senate is dysfunctional. But just take a look at the endorsements from Friday's heartfelt story of GOP love for Kerry in The New York Times — then look at what the same senators said back when he was running for president — and the healing across party lines is there for the world to see. That or the blocking thing.

Maine Sen. Susan Collins

In 2012, the Times reports that Collins is thrilled at the idea of Kerry as America's top diplomat:

Mr. Kerry, [Collins] added, "would be an excellent appointment and would be easily confirmed by his colleagues."

On MSNBC's Hardball on September 2, 2004, Collins had quite a dim view of Kerry's instincts on foreign policy. She said of Zell Miller's Republican National Convention speech:

I thought the part of the speech that was most effective was when he went through all of the weapon systems that John Kerry had voted against and talked about how important they had been to our troops. That part of the speech I thought was a devastating indictment of Senator Kerry's record on defense issues.

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman

In 2012, Portman says Kerry's nomination would be a breeze:

Senator Rob Portman of Ohio, speaking of [UN Ambassador and potential State nominee Susan] Rice, said: "I think there are other good choices for secretary of state, better choices probably. I think Senator Kerry is one of them. He would have an easy time here."

On MSNBC's Hardball October 5, 2004, Portman found Kerry's foreign policy views quite troubling. He said of Dick Cheney's focus during the vice-presidential debate:

He'll look at John Kerry's 20-year record in the Senate, which is out of the mainstream. And he did support a lot of tax increases and did he support a lot of cuts in intelligence and defense.

And he explained how hard it was to prep Cheney for the debates, because Kerry and running mate John Edwards were such flip-floppers:

It is interesting when I think back a few months ago, because, at that time, John Edwards was saying on the stump what John Kerry was saying, which is sort of wrong war, wrong place, wrong time. And then it was, we're going to win this thing. And then it was, in six months, we'll have half the troops out and then within four years. So you're not sure which position to be using, because you want to be authentic.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski

2012:

“I think he would do a great job,” gushed Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. “Anyone who has worked with Senator Kerry knows his good, hard work ethic and his expertise on foreign relations.”

Murkowski in 2004:

"It's so important not to have John Kerry in office."

Business Buzz 66: Business Opportunities Weblog: Bag Rack Inventor Markets To The Traveler

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Business Opportunities Weblog: Bag Rack Inventor Markets To The Traveler

Nov 30th 2012, 17:49

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Bag Rack Inventor Markets To The Traveler

Nov 30th 2012, 15:54

Ever wish you had some way to hold your bag open for you, while you try to stuff it with whatever you need? That is just one of the many uses the Bag Rack has. Drew Schiller, the man behind the rack, is hoping to add travel to that list.

The all American-made BagRack – moulded by a manufacturer in Indiana and packaged in Kentucky – includes a universal adapter which it's claimed allows consumers to hang grocery or trash bags "from the top, the side or from underneath any smooth non-porous surface: glass, metal, plastic (and) fibreglass."

Assembly of the back rack is a breeze. The most critical element is – of course – finding a suitable surface from which to hang it or attach it. Some interior work surfaces can be temperamental and other factors like dirt, motion, or changes in temperature may affect adhesion of the suction cups.

The physical strength of the plastic bag also comes into play, open it too wide and the bag handles lose their inherent structural strength. "The whole concept of my design is to hold it (the bag) open in its strongest position. So it only holds it open four inches" said Schiller.

It has taken BagRack Systems just over two years to bring the product to market. "I definitely followed the route of trial and error" said Schiller, whose first prototype was manufactured out of Styrofoam, then a coat hanger, hardwood, and Stereolithography (SLA®) before arriving at the ultimate plastic moulded version. Although Schiller didn't have the advantage of an engineering degree – he has a BSc in Business – he's always been a self-starter. "I've always been a problem solver and a creative person," he said. "I'd always be thinking about better ways to do things."

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Business Buzz 66: Business Opportunities Weblog: Start at the End: How Companies Can Grow Bigger and Faster by Reversing Their Business Pla

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Start at the End: How Companies Can Grow Bigger and Faster by Reversing Their Business Pla

Nov 30th 2012, 16:57

Business owners, and their teams, often lose their way in the midst of the day-to-day stress of generating sales and profits. Suddenly, everyone becomes so focused on short-term goals that the entire organization loses sight of the long-term vision. The solution is to “start at the end.” When you know where you want your business to end up, you can reverse engineer your business plan to get you there. With a detailed vision of the end, you and your team will stay focused and energized, always moving toward that ultimate goal.

Whether your goal is to sell your business for millions, multiply your revenues, expand operations to a new location, or generate more profits, Start at the End offers a unique approach and action steps for business owners and entrepreneurs to redevelop your business plan. You’ll learn how to re-create your long-term vision, and then make continuous progress to achieve that vision while continuing to hit your short-term goals. Start at the End offers inspiring stories of other business owners and entrepreneurs who have achieved significant success, as well as easy-to-follow exercises. You’ll learn how to:

Build a company you can sell for millions of dollars
Create vision statements from a customer perspective and from a business perspective that increase your sales and profits
Develop a realistic business and financial model based on market data
Systematize your business and minimize mistakes
Build the strongest marketing system in your industry
Increase your conversion rates and the lifetime value of your customers
Improve the performance and productivity of your employees

Start at the End gives you a chance to take a step back, reevaluate your business, and redesign your business plan to achieve the success you dreamed of when you first launched your company.

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Business Buzz 66: The Atlantic Wire: Bradley Manning Tells a Very Depressing Story About His Underwear

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The Atlantic Wire: Bradley Manning Tells a Very Depressing Story About His Underwear

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Bradley Manning Tells a Very Depressing Story About His Underwear

Nov 30th 2012, 17:35

After Bradley Manning's very serious appearance on the stand during his pretrial hearing yesterday, the man facing charges for the Wikileaks security breach has in his testimony today unleashed this truth of Iraq that America may never unlearn: It was impossible, Manning says, to get the stench of Iraq off the underwear he wore during his deployment. It's supposed to be funny maybe? Or dramatic? Maybe both? Anyway, this all has to do with whether or not Manning was being punished too severely, which is not funny at all. Manning is currently being cross-examined and was discussing the details of his time at Quantico, Virginia, and his request for new underwear. Journalist Kevin Gosztola, who's at the trial, reports:

December 10, 2010 – Manning needed underwear and t-shirts. He still had what he wore during his deployment. “They still smelled like Iraq…No matter how many times it got washed it just never went away.” The gallery laughed. Maj. Ashden Fein, cross-examining him, appeared to be holding back a laugh too.

Stay tuned for more details.