Archive for April, 2008
BizTools Advantage Point
So what’s the big deal about using graphics in presentations, papers, websites and brochures? Katie Laird explains their importance and how to be crisp and clear.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 26th, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 150: The School of Business
Russ and John present a unique show that is rapidly becoming the niche to follow. But, hey, if WE don’t teach it, who will?! Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—inspiration from author and visionary Sir Arthur C. Clarke; This Week in Business History presents several interesting items; Navigating Business Jargon—cutting-edge buzzwords and technospeak you should be careful with; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—the United Nations Gone Wild.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 150: Flashback - Service Providers Offer Advice
Russ flashes back to segments from three previous BusinessMaker interviews with established leaders who offer advice to new BusinessMakers. Dennis Murphree of venture capital firm Murphree Venture Partners describes qualities important to VC firms; Laura Capper of Cap Resources shares key characteristics of successful leaders of startups; and John Moore of Brand Autopsy offers branding strategy advice from working with Starbuck’s Coffee and Whole Foods.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 150: Featured Guest - Fred Smith, FedEx Corp.
Russ reports from an on-the-road interview in Memphis, TN with visionary Fred Smith, the founder, chairman & CEO of FedEx Corp.; and Rob Carter, chief information officer of FedEx. Smith founded his transportation/technology company in 1971 at a time when mainframe computers were becoming more popular and logistics potential was poised to explode. Carter says he has the “dream job in the CIO world,” citing corporate culture, available technology and growing the company to a global powerhouse. Today, they continue to focus this customer-centric company on “absolute zero” failure during this time of exponential growth.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
Episode 150: WebXTRA - Fred Smith, FedEx Corp.
Russ continues his visit with Fred Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corp. and Rob Carter, chief information officer. Smith and Carter discuss the impact of the Internet and international trade policies on today’s business; and offer visions of transportation logistics and information technology in the future.
Original Broadcast: Saturday, April 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
