I missed the seventies. Well, nearly – I arrived in the decade’s final year. And while I’m not terribly upset about having missed the heyday of sideburns, bell-bottoms and psychedelia, I do hold a special appreciation for the spirit of..
Topics: Branding, Business, Innovation, Tips, Trends

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Being mindful of your actions is not simply good advice for living… in business, it is a requirement.A few days ago, my incoming Twitter feed took on a fiery tone. Anger spewed forth with abandon from one of my fellow business owner contacts. He...
Topics: Business, Issues, Technology, Tips

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For some reason, professionals in the creative branch of the service industry have become subject to a different set of rules when it comes to cost-related client requests. Of course, none of OUR clients are like this. They’re angels, and we love...
Topics: Business, Issues

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I’ll admit it. I’ve always loved glass packaging. Whether it be the nostalgic glass Coke bottles I remember buying at the corner store as a kid, or some of the supremely creative bottles at the local liquor store, I figure I’ll always...
Topics: Business, Innovation, Issues, Packaging, Tips, Trends

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When a prospect approaches me outright with the statement, “We’re looking for the lowest bidder”, I’m tempted to just let them carry along on their merry way. They’ll find their bargain, because with every other twelve year..
Topics: Business, Innovation, Issues, Marketing, Tips, Trends

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