by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Daniel Pink, in his book A Whole New Mind, states that we have entered the “Conception Age” in which ideas become the currency of the realm. Innovation has become an economic driver in this new economic age. Intellectual property is a bi-product of... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana Have you heard of the Athabasca oil sands? If you haven’t, you will surely hear about them soon. In the near future, oil sands may represent as much as 2/3 of the world’s total petroleum reserves. Canada’s Athabasca oil sands alone hold about 1.7... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee You know the old sales adage: the larger the transaction you are attempting to close, the longer you will need to be in touch with your potential customer. But long-term customer relationships don’t always happen the way they used to. To start with,... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Modern life seems to consist of an abundance of information and a poverty of attention. Managing the flow of information through our lives has become a full-time endeavor. Dealing with email alone feels to me like swatting flies. As soon as I swat... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Karla Helvie Over the past few weeks, I have come home from Meijer having spent well above my preferred weekly grocery allowance. I know that this is a symptom of increasing food prices, but this is the first time I have really seen its effects on my checkbook....