The Freeman Institute has listed several, memorable quotes from former, corporate executives regarding new products or ideas during their time. Here are a few amusing quotes: "This telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." – An internal Western Union memo, 1876. "Who the hell […]
In two previous blogs, Finding Company Histories dated April 12, 2012 and Finding Company Histories at UWO's Web Site dated June 7, 2012, electronic resources were reviewed in relation to finding elusive company histories. For those interested in finding Canadian company histories in print, there are a number of resources available in the Toronto Public Library system that may be […]
Johnston Library's staff at the University of Western Ontario have developed a very useful and impressive web page on Books About Companies. It includes links to: 1.Business and History at Western: A Guide to Selected Resources in the UWO Library System (1992).This bibliography is designed to direct the reader to the considerable resources in the University of Western Ontario […]
Are you are going to a job interview or investing in a company? If so, you may want to find a biography on a specific company director or executive. The Toronto Public Library has a number of business databases that may help you in your seach. They are: Financial Post (FP) Advisor To start a […]
Some companies are so successful that they are able to celebrate a long and prosperous history. For example, Tiffany & Co. is one of those companies. The jeweller is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. Charles Lewis Tiffany, the company's founder, founded the store in 1837. Many companies with such an illustrious past sometimes have a […]
Tax-free savings accounts are becoming an increasingly popular savings option amongst Canadians. In an article entitled 5 Reasons Why TFSAs are a Smart Retirement Investment by CBCnews.ca, it is noted that some financial advisors are recommending TFSAs over Registered Retirement Savings Plans. Here are some of the major reasons for the rise of TFSA's popularity: […]
One of the most well-reviewed business books on the global financial crisis of 2008-2009 is the title Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin. The book is described as a"true-life financial and political thriller that goes behind the scenes of the financial crisis on Wall Street and Washington." Andrew Ross Sorkin "vividly details the […]
Humor in advertising can be very effective if it is "done right". Humor, at times, works very well because it can attract attention to your business or product. Adweek recently released a list of the 10 best commercials for 2011. Here are a couple of advertisements that used humor effectively and thereby gained attention. 1. Cravendale – Cat with Thumbs […]
That's right! Warren Buffett is featured as a cartoon character in charge of a Secret Millionaires Club at AOL.Kids. Children can now get money smart as they watch an animated Warren Buffett mentor a team of kids on the Secret Millionaires Club. Young learners can watch the episodes, play games, and learn online at http://www.smckids.com/. The […]
The holiday season is a time of giving. Many are interested in making a difference to their communities or contributing to issues or causes that they feel passionate about. You may decide to offer your time, money, and/or support. Financial contributions offer an additional bonus at this time of year. According to Brad Offman, vice president of […]