This is a version of the presentation I gave on the evening of February 25, 2009, to the We Media’s Game Changers Conference, held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fl, in which I discuss my thoughts on the present state of communications and emerging trends.  Enjoy! Read more…

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There are three critical pieces of information for every business: the P&L statement, the cash flow statement, and the balance sheet. Together, they tell how profitable (or not) the enterprise is, how it is positioned to pay Read more…

Business Model Issues

It took a while, but I have come to appreciate what I believe to be the most important lesson to be learned when executing with a new business model. It’s this: new models have new mistakes.

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Business Model Issues

Imagine you were an international star. Imagine that the news media is going crazy over allegations that you just might be a pedophile. Now imagine that the District Attorney where you live initiates legal action based on that allegation.

Here’s what you would do: First you would ask “Who was Michael Jackson’s attorney?” Someone would tell you it was Thomas Mesereau. You would say:

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Basic Theme Of Death Of Time, Business Model Issues