Category: Business

From the mists of evolution and ancient prehistory, the struggles and creativity of homo sapiens sapiens – human beings – trying to make good for themselves in this often hostile world, there came certain revolutionary developments that led in a steady progression to the primary foundations of civilization and ‘modern’ society. Thus ultimately to the “State Of The World” as we find it today.

There are many ways to list and rank those developments over time to describe particular elements of the human condition. Unfortunately those all too often end up being histories of war – including religious wars – and the violent struggles of cultures to seize or secure advantages for their own generations during circumscribed slices of time. Though warfare has led to many important technological developments through the ages, the benefits have always been transitory in the course of humanity’s cultural evolution – too particular to describe the “big picture.”

These are the great socio-economic inventions of our species. These great developments have almost always occurred contemporaneously in populations widely separated from each other. Sometimes they spread by means of trade, sometimes they developed independently. The apparent oddity of concurrent independent development follows the pattern of physical evolution itself, and intriguingly suggests that the socio-cultural evolution of our species may be as ‘natural’ as the process of physical evolution.
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Kids can be incredibly creative and inventive – and some even see their big ideas develop into astounding business opportunities as well. The following ten children turned their frustrations, mistakes and strokes of luck and brilliance into commercial successes, businesses and even life-long careers. Their stories are sure to inspire anyone going into the business world, where ingenuity and imagination are often a bonus, if not a must. Kids came up with these ten great inventions, conceiving everything from earmuffs to Popsicles. Read on to discover how.

TED is a leading nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas. These ten businesses TED talks give new personal and business insights, redefine leadership and inspire creativity. While not all of these ideas will fit your business needs, they are definitely worth learning, or relearning.
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Apple has taken the technology world by storm with the release of its iPad and iPhone. It seems that more and more people are purchasing Apple products, and Apple is taking over an increasing amount of the cell phone industry and tablet industry. The use of apps from the App Store make your iPhone or iPad unique. They can transform them into gaming consoles, word processors, and of course, the ideal tool for the entrepreneur. iPads and iPhones can come in handy for a wide range of people, and entrepreneurs are no exception to this rule. Here is a list of 10 of the best apps for the business owner and entrepreneur, in no particular order.
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As long as there have been films, there have been stories of horrible businesses and evil executives. Documentaries about horrible businesses kick the interest up a notch merely because they are based in truth, in one way or another. In an effort to shine a light on the infamous one percent and satisfy the remaining 99 percent, here is a list of 10 documentaries about horrible businesses and bosses.
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