Later today, Apple will unveil its newest iPhone. Investors have high hopes for the new device, and many are building bullish share and options positions. The unveiling will take place at a media event in Cupertino, California. Apple’s newest models include he iPhone 5S, and the cheaper version, the iPhone 5C. Experts also expect the… Continue Reading
Author AJ Jacobs recently discussed the tool most essential to starting a business in an interview with Josh Zepps of Huffington Post Live. Jacobs explains that self-delusion is key to achieving business goals. “…The most important tool is to delude yourself, to be irrationally optimistic that your business is going to succeed. And then, you… Continue Reading
Blackberry, previously called RIM, has been struggling to keep afloat in today’s touch-enthused mobile industry. Bobbi Rebell of Reuters discusses whether the company should reassess its game plan and make a deal: Continue Reading
Today, managing business while on-the-go is not nearly as complicated as it was a mere decade ago. USA Today Money’s Small Business Tech Talk recently discussed five free apps that can contribute greatly to business owners and entrepreneurs without tacking on any additional fees. These include Google Maps, Evernote, Skype, SkyDrive, and TripIt. Desaire Brown… Continue Reading
This Thursday marks the debut of the Annual Marine Money Geneva Forum. Scheduled for the 27th of June, the event will be held at the President Wilson Hotel in Geneva. The 2013 Marine Money Geneva Forum gathers leading international ship finance professionals from across the globe. Eagle Bulk Shipping Chairman and CEO Sophocles N. Zoullas… Continue Reading
Yesterday’s U.S. Day Ahead discussed the top 3 stories in business this week, including home prices, Tesla’s new battery system, and Facebook’s big announcement. Continue Reading
Over a decade ago, online grocery start-up Webvan closed its doors after going through more than $800 million in venture capital and IPO proceeds in three years. Four of Amazon’s major executives are actually former Webvan officials and today, after analyzing and fixing the problems, they are launching AmazonFresh. These key players include Doug Herrington,… Continue Reading
Though many businesses in the U.S. are hoping to raise their prices, many will have to weigh their options before implementing any changes. Walt Disney Co. is one of the few examples of companies who have successfully hiked their prices since 2009, recently raising its single-day admission prices to U.S. theme parks by up to… Continue Reading
Greenwhich Time recently discussed small businesses in an interview with David Albright. As former president of Pepperidge Farm, Inc.and Godiva Chocolatier Worldwide, Albright has extensive experience in the business world. Next week he will will present “How to Develop a Business Plan in Six Easy Steps” at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at Greenwich Library.… Continue Reading
Staffers from Business Insider have compiled a list of answers to the question: “What do you wish someone had told you at graduation?” Alyson Shontell, Senior Reporter, SAI, wrote: “Join a startup when you graduate run by seasoned, smart founders. In an ideal world, you’ll pick one that will grow far bigger than it is… Continue Reading