Business tips from the greatest showman
If you want to learn how to grow your business, learning from one of the greatest showmen in history is certainly a good place to start. P.T. Barnum is…
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Grocery self-service is an old, but new, concept
The checkout lines spill into the grocery store aisles and you suddenly regret swinging by to pick up dinner. But hey, wait! You can use the self-checkout…
Leaders: Peter Thiel looks to future
When you think of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO, may come to mind first. But venture capitalist Peter Thiel also played a major role in…
Canning history: How canned food revolutionized society
You might not realize it, but the humble cans of soup gathering dust in your pantry helped revolutionize the world. And believe it or not, canned food…
Before Amazon, Sears disrupted retail
Back in May, Sears announced that it was closing roughly 100 stores, cutting the company’s footprint in half. Even those stores that survived the…
In pursuit of the well-trimmed lawn
Few things say Americana like a well-trimmed lawn. Yet the modern lawn is a modern invention. Throughout most of history, trimmed yards were a luxury for…
From farming to mapping the world: Meet Gladys West
Catch a road trip movie from the 70s or 80s and you might see folks juggling with maps or else asking for directions. These days? There’s an app for that….
Demographics of social media sites explained
Who uses what social media? You might want to know if you are selling a product, or even just blogging. Facebook. Statista reports that there are nearly 3…
Shark Tank host Daymond John’s keys for success
Tune into Shark Tank and you’ll hear advice from Daymond John, the founder of clothing brand FUBU, who has amassed a fortune stretching into the hundreds…
An old-fashioned railroad stock certificate
What are stock buybacks and why do companies use them? If you happen to read the Wall Street Journal or other finance journalism, you’ve probably seen…