The Open City Concept (where all city documents are freely open to review) is a great thing. San Francisco is starting [this](http://datasf.org/) but [Vancouver](http://www.creativeclass.com/creative_class/2009/09/18/open-city/) made it a law (or motion, their Canadian). Open … [Read more...]
Best Biz Practices: Record Retention Requirements
Paperwork is one of those things I never keep. I hate the clutter of all those files that take up space in my filing cabinet. Well, if you own a business, better think twice about throwing out those old files. Thankfully, Mike teamed up with Robert Long to sort it out for you. … [Read more...]
Emotions Mixed With Ego Will Conspire Againest You
Humans are emotional animals. Logic, reason and practicality quick flee when emotions are in hyperdrive. Mix emotions with a fragile ego and decisions will seem unreasonable, bordering on insane. Keeping your emotions in check takes practice and determination. Setting ego aside … [Read more...]
Creative Class: The Income Map
Household income in 2008 was $50,303 down from the 1998 figure of $51,295. The chart per state is [here](http://www.creativeclass.com/creative_class/2009/09/16/the-income-map/). It's a disturbing trend but the by state data is all over the map. It's hard to see any kind of trend. … [Read more...]
David Silverman: Lost In Translation Emails
Proper email tone and formatting is essential for non-native speakers of any language (see [post](http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org/silverman/2009/09/did-your-email-get-lost-in-tra.html)). Nadia is right on. It's hard work wading through tons of emails and translate the meaning. … [Read more...]
