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October 14th, 2007

Reward for failure

By Arshad Merali

I’ve long believed in the concept of failing fast… learning quickly and deciding whether to invest more or drop a project like a hot potato.

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Filed Under Business, Entrepreneurship

October 8th, 2007

How do you treat your customers

By Arshad Merali

Some companies really value their customers while others see them as a necessary evil… where does your organization sit?

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Filed Under Business, Customer service, Entrepreneurship

September 24th, 2007

Execution is key

By Arshad Merali

Everybody’s got a plan… whether its written down on paper, somewhere in your computer, or in your head.  But having a plan is not good enough.  Sure its a start but that’s the excuse we all use. Read More »

Filed Under Business, Entrepreneurship

August 25th, 2007

The importance of silence

By Arshad Merali

Ever been in a conversation with someone that keeps interrupting you in the middle of a sentence?  Or someone that tries to complete your sentence?  Generally, you don’t leave thinking what a great conversation. 

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Filed Under Business, Customer service, Entrepreneurship

August 21st, 2007

Run towards risk

By Arshad Merali

The hallmark of an entrepreneur is that they take risks… while not necessarily for the faint of heart, some risks can be calculated but mostly we run on gut feelings.

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Filed Under Entrepreneurship

August 7th, 2007

Working without your mask

By Arshad Merali

Corporate life sucks… you pretend to be all professional and everything but are you really being you?

For some reason, we have been socialized to think that there is a certain way to act, talk and interact at work. Have you ever been out with your coworkers for drinks? Ever find how people are different outside of the work environment? It must be more than the alcohol!

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Filed Under Business, Entrepreneurship

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Juicing The Orange Juicing the Orange

Pat Fallon and
Fred Senn
Chocolates on the Pillow Aren't Enough Chocolates on the Pillow Aren't Enough

Jonathan M. Tisch and Karl Weber
Juicing The Orange Never Eat Alone

Keith Ferrazzi and
Tahl Raz
Grapevine Grapevine

David Balter and
John Butman