The Innovation Economy

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...

The Changing Selling Cycle

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,...

Life Beyond Email

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...

Tips on Reducing Your Grocery Bill

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....