Posts filed under 'Business Week'
The richest men of the world for 2008…
192 comments March 6, 2008
10 Wonders of the New China…(1st part)
It’s a hotbed of innovative architecture, from diaphanous theaters to buildings heated and cooled by water
By Reena Jana
China’s current building boom is doing more than sucking up the world’s supply of steel — it’s creating a stage for some of today’s boldest architecture and engineering. Take a tour of the 10 of the most intriguing examples…
2 comments October 26, 2007
Google Earnings Beat Estimates—Again
The search megalith reported stellar third-quarter earnings, though it warned that margins may thin as it makes needed investments… (more…)
Add comment October 22, 2007
Its A Pets World..
Americans spend an astonishing $41 billion a year on their furry friends
By Diane Brady and Christopher Palmeri
Pray for a good metempsychosis….
3 comments October 18, 2007
The Winners: Europe’s Young Entrepreneurs…
Here are the top vote-getters in our annual search for Europe’s most promising young businesspeople
By Jennifer L. Schenker
The public has spoken. Each year, BusinessWeek.com asks readers to nominate promising young European businesspeople age 25 and younger for our annual entrepreneurship contest. Then we talk to the nominees, eliminating those who are too old, who ask not to be included, or whose companies aren’t going concerns. We then put the final candidates to a vote among our readers. (more…)
Add comment October 12, 2007
Steve Jobs’ Greatest Presentation…
Our communications coach mines Jobs’ introduction of the iPhone to offer five lessons for making an unforgettable pitch.
By Carmine Gallo .
Leave it to Apple (AAPL) Chief Executive Steve Jobs to create a frenzy that gripped every gadget fan in the country. The hype, however, started with what I consider Jobs’ best presentation to date—the introduction of the iPhone at the annual Macworld trade show in January (2007).
After watching and analyzing the presentation, I thought about five ways to distill Jobs’ speaking techniques to help anyone craft and deliver a persuasive pitch.
1. Build Tension
2. Stick to One Theme Per Slide
3. Add Pizzazz to Your Delivery
4. Practice
5. Be Honest and Show Enthusiasm (more…)
Add comment October 10, 2007
