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Books

A week or so ago I finished a complete non-fiction book draft using a password-protected blog as the writing platform. I used my TypePad account, but it could have just as easily been in WordPress. I don’t know the other…

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This was in our local paper, the Eugene Register Guard, “from news service reports:” When Dan Roam wants to make a point in business meetings, he doesn’t use Excel or give PowerPoint presentations. He uses paper. In his recently published…

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Kindling on the Beach

by Tim Berry on January 28, 2008

in Books, Technology

So my Kindle traveled with me this time, for the first time ever. This was a business trip to Miami, two flights out, two flights back. And yes, there were some off moments, which you can see in the picture….

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10 Tips from Starbucks Founder

by Tim Berry on January 9, 2008

in Books, Business Management

Thanks to Bill Brelsford of Small Business Building Blocks for this summary of advice from Howard Behar of Starbucks in his book It’s Not About the Coffee. Bill summarizes 10 points from the author: Wear One Hat – the importance…

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Seth Godin’s New Book

by Tim Berry on January 8, 2008

in Books, Marketing

Anne Handley has a very timely interview with Seth Godin on Marketing Profs Daily Fix late last week, along with a good summary of Meatball Sundae, his latest book. I read the book on a long flight late last week;…

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Plan-as-you-go Business Planning

by Tim Berry on January 3, 2008

in Books, Business Planning

As we finish up 2007 and roll into 2008 I am certain it is time to adapt a new kind of business planning, which I want to call “plan-as-you-go” business planning. This is intended to bring the idea of the…

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6 Traits of Sticky Ideas

by Tim Berry on December 19, 2007

in Books

I’ve recommended the book Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath before, on this blog. It’s an excellent book. The McKinsey Quarterly has a useful and interesting interview with Chip Heath in the latest issue (registration required, but free)….

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Presentation Zen: the Book

by Tim Berry on December 19, 2007

in Books

If ever there were a message the business world needs, it’s better presentations, please. Do a quick Web search and you’ll find ample writing by several smart people — you can start with Seth Godin and Guy Kawasaki — on…

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Watching the Kindle

by Tim Berry on December 5, 2007

in Books, Current Affairs, Technology

So response to the Kindle is heating up. I ordered one and discovered they’re back ordered, not promising to deliver before Christmas. I’ve seen a thoughtful post suggesting that Amazon will regret not making it a more open system. And…

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Book Recommendation: Made to Stick

by Tim Berry on August 16, 2007

in Books

What makes some ideas work and others not work? Made to Stick is one of those books that you end up recommending to everybody you know, and particularly to everyone you know who has anything to do with small business…

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