Quote of the day
“And the only ones even worse are those who work endlessly to make things go wrong and prevent anything from going right and oppose all efforts instinctively.
“Fortunately there are a few around who DO make things go right in spite of everything and anyone.”
—L. Ron Hubbard
THE SUPREME TEST
From Near Bankruptcy to a Billion-Dollar Company—All Because of a Silly Bright Idea
Who could have predicted that a silly app about angry birds would create a gaming empire worth upward of a billion dollars? The app’s creators were facing bankruptcy—until they adroitly used this “administrative tool.” The name of the company that created the silly...
beMatrix: the European Award-Winning Company Reveals Its Formula for Success
The internet makes it easier for businesses to reach more people. Because of the increased competition it also makes it harder to stand out in the crowd. Learn how an award-winning company from Belgium slayed the competition by gaining respect for their company and...
Compassion vs. Corporation—How Repurpose is Fueling Global Change
Sustainability is on the minds of consumers and corporations, and it’s likely to be more than a buzzword and become a byword of commerce from here on out. What is goodwill? How valuable is it? And how does it relate to sustainability? One Los Angeles company is...
Trader Joe’s—Good Vibes, Good Buys
What is the unique appeal of Trader Joe’s? How did they rise to be among the top three grocery stores in surveys of nearly 13,000 customers? Of the best grocery stores ranked in 2017 on attributes like best value, fastest service and cleanliness by Market Force...
Innovation & Invention—from the Himalayas to Detroit
In India’s far north, a story emerges, one of a personal quest, ambition minus arrogance, unlimited energy, life-giving water, and a will to make the world a better place, soundly and economically. The unpredictable and cynical age in which we live requires a new...
How a Bad Idea Sprung Success That is Helping to Save the Ocean
What a company stands for may be as important as the products or services they sell. This is the story of three young men who utilized a special aspect of public relations to turn a failed idea into a multi-million-dollar business in a few short years. Back in 2013,...