Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Cisco enters the sustainability game with San Francisco partnership

Great case of strategic initiative aimed at positioning an established player in the future market situation where sustainability may be the most critical dimension to be considered. On top of it it's great PR and communications for Cisco.

From: http://ping.fm/8wRGx

Skype for SIP could save businesses big bucks

Significant evolution in telecoms that stands to impact mobile telephony and VoIP, not to mention give a much needed boost to Skype's dismal financial performance.

From: http://ping.fm/fD1Iq

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

7 Things You Should Know Before Starting a Business

A good reality check if you're thinking about starting a business.

From: http://ping.fm/96Lkq

Bankruptcies spike 33%

Spike in bankruptcies in the US. What does it mean in terms of recovery?

From: http://ping.fm/5ife8

Is Your Company Brave Enough for Business Model Innovation?

Discussion on the probable necessity to revisit business models in the post-crisis world where demand may be permanently lower than it used to.

From: http://ping.fm/2k6YY

Where Brands Can Engage Customers On Twitter And Social Networks

Some lessons on how to engage with customers on social media.

From: http://ping.fm/Lb8gJ

sawndterview N° 11... Pierre Gerard - co-fondateur de Jamendo (ElectronLibre)

Pierre Gérard, serial entrepreneur and past resident at Technoport Business Incubator, gives his take on Jamendo, his most prominent venture.

From: http://ping.fm/rI0NH

European Microfinance Week

European Microfinance Week: European answer to poverty? http://ping.fm/Uvcoo

Three things you should never tell a VC when fundraising

Interesting advice from a VC who happens to like entrepreneurs. Might be useful to Technoport companies who try to raise funds.

From: http://ping.fm/y1F2o

5 Cool Ways Brands Are Using Facebook for Black Friday and Beyond

Article resents five ways of using Facebook for major opportunities like Black Friday in the US. Could be applied to sales season in Europe, no?

From: http://ping.fm/7WsiY
Bankruptcies spike 33%s
Think Tank Study Shows Top Web Trends Are Security Risks http://ping.fm/aUk6S
The VC Model is "broken" http://ping.fm/pMp6t

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