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Chuck Gaffney: I'd Quit My Job and Expand My Biz But...

Shirley Brady — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Chuck Gaffney Writes: "I'd start hiring and expanding my business if I can let go of my (part-time) job and make use of a public option or cheaper insurance."

Robert Silver: Mmm-Commerce

Shirley Brady — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Reader Robert Silver Writes: "At long last, there are signs that this is the year of the mobile Internet."

Vickie Smith-Siculiano: Augment Your Customers' Reality

Shirley Brady — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Vickie Smith-Siculiano Writes: "Augmented reality is the only way to compete for attention now. It's so much more experiential for the consumer."

Josef-Peter Roemer: Germany an E-Car Driver

Shirley Brady — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Reader Josef-Peter Roemer Writes: "The Germans haven't missed anything (to do with electric cars), who do you think designed and engineered the Chevy Volt?"

Judy Martin: From Baby Steps to Big Dreams

Shirley Brady — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Judy Martin Writes: "Entrepreneurship seems to be the wave of the future American Dream. But the baby steps toward that dream are crucial."

Adam Hartung: Take Car Design Off Auto Pilot

Shirley Brady — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Reader Adam Hartung Writes: "With auto consumers less than thrilled today, and manufacturers less than profitable, a whole new approach is well worth the test."

Gerrrg: Android Pushes the Right Buttons

Shirley Brady — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Gerrrg Writes: "The best part of Android as a platform, is that all of us early adopters get to - so far - have updates to the OS pushed to us."

Trish Lambert: Biz Success Begins at Home

Shirley Brady — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Reader Trish Lambert Writes: "I have been a solo home business owner (for the 2nd time) for 5 years. We are an economic force to be reckoned with."

Jamie Thompson: Augmented Reality is For Real

Shirley Brady — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Jamie Thompson Writes: "What an exciting time for all of us in the augmented reality technology and creative marketing space!"

Jim Ware: Laid Off, Not Better Off

Shirley Brady — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Jim Ware Writes: "Companies may treat people laid off with dignity and respect - although they rarely give them anywhere near fair value for the years they've given to the company."

All Together: BK/MSFT is Big in Japan

Shirley Brady — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:59:00 -0500

Reader All Together Writes: "A 7-patty burger is pretty funny. What do you think they'll do years from now for Windows 15?"

Dan Miller: Collaborate and Innovate

Shirley Brady — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Reader Dan Miller Writes: "The bright line between invention and innovation: collaboration. It takes a team focused on the customer to be a winner."

Shaker Cherukuri: IT Can't Work Miracles

Shirley Brady — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Shaker Cherukuri Writes: "Most IT projects are undertaken under the assumption that the system will fix an underlying process issue. Usually it does not."

Bobbie Goheen: Keep Going Until Out of the Red

Shirley Brady — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Reader Bobbie Goheen Writes: "Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? Evaluate and adjust your assumptions monthly until your business is up and out of the red."

Tim Burgan: Ready for This Recession 30 Years Ago

Shirley Brady — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Reader Tim Burgan Writes: "30 years ago, Pittsburgh went through what the rest of the U.S. is now facing. We learned from that era so we were prepared for this one."