Archive for June 2011
TRANSITIONS: Pork out vs. work out
In the world of office work, we’re seeing a dichotomy. Or is that just a glare off a car in the parking lot? No, I’m pretty sure it’s a dichotomy.
According to a recent report …
Read MoreIt’s Q & A time
I get a ton of emails from people seeking insight or asking me to solve sales dilemmas. Here are a few that may relate to your job, your life and, most important, your sales thought …
A long day, a lot of unexpected marketing lessons
They say that every journey is really about the lessons learned along the way. I recently went on an unexpected journey and met some very unexpected teachers. I thought I’d share the marketing lessons learned. …
Be wary of cheap stocks – but these sound all right
Dear Mr. Berko:
I used to trade penny stocks, and in the past 12 years, I’ve lost about $100,000. I had a one-year subscription to a penny stock tout sheet service and made good money …
Read MoreMicrosoft paid too much for Skype
Dear Mr. Berko:
I know you haven’t cared for Microsoft Corp. in the last 10 years, in spite of its good record of revenue and earnings growth. Now that it bought Skype, the free phone …
Read MoreGoldman Sachs funds aren’t impressive
Dear Mr. Berko:
We have a large family (six of us) trust that is seeking tax-free income, and a local adviser whom we employ speaks highly of the Goldman Sachs High Yield Municipal Fund. He …
Read MoreAIB expanding Activities Center for more sports
Things were starting to get a little cramped in AIB College of Business’ Activities Center.
The $5 million, 12-year-old facility will house more sports next year, and will add more space to do so.
AIB …
Read More‘Green to Gold’ author speaks at TAI symposium
Andrew Winston, founder of Greenwich, Conn.-based Winston Eco-Strategies LLC and co-author of “Green to Gold,” spoke on June 2 during the Technology Association of Iowa’s Heartland GreenUp Technology Symposium & Expo at The Meadows Events …
Tree specialists see shift in consumer sustainability habits
A West Des Moines-based landscaping and tree care company is emphasizing the educational aspects of its industry, as commercial and residential consumers embrace new definitions of sustainability.
Setting its sights on the residential market as …
Read MoreDreaming green in a polyethylene world
Dave Phillips envisions a day when ceiling tiles conjure thoughts of coffee cups.
Phillips has launched The ReWall Co. LLC, which will use a European technology to recycle polyethylene-coated cups and cartons into building products.…
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