“You can’t compete with a monopoly by playing the game by the monopolist’s rules.
The monopoly has the resources, the distribution channels, the R&D resources; in short,
they just have too many strengths. You compete with a monopoly by changing the rules
of the game into a set that favors your strengths…”
The opportunity to help develop third world economies and their populations while contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions and also make a hefty profit is noteworthy. How often do that many separate but important aspects of globalization come together?
Terroir (/t̪εʁwaʁ/ in French) (Spanish: terruño, pago) was originally a French term in wine, coffee and tea used to denote the special characteristics that geography bestowed upon them. It can be very loosely translated as “a sense of place” which is embodied in certain qualities, and the sum of the effects that the local environment has had on the manufacture of the product.
The title of this post is misleading. In reality, entrepreneurship IS passion.
Business is difficult. Passion is what lets you conquer the obstacles. Passion is what keeps you involved, engaged, and dedicated.
Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching is famous for it’s insights into personal growth. It has shaped billions of lives over the two millenia since it was written. But it doesn’t just apply to people. The Tao Te Ching promotes internal order and a perspective on life perfect for business. Finding your company’s strategy and vision using principals put forth by the Tao Te Ching might just be the smartest thing you’ve ever done. We’ve pulled what we feel are the most key ideas out for you here, but we highly suggest you read the entire book. It’s a short read (90 minimal pages) and can be finished in an afternoon, though it may take a lifetime to absorb. We recommend “A New Translation”…