I have been puzzled about Google's inability to do well in the social media space. I have watched them take over Blogger and instead of making it better and more relevant, they managed to... read more

We all know the world of technology is constantly changing. At The A Group, we continue to stay on the front line of innovation - from QRC Codes to mobile apps. ... read more

Retail is a tough business these days. Mega stores are shutting down mom & pop operations all over the world. Saturday afternoon I visited a clothing store downtown Vienna that has been in... read more

Years ago I decided to make a major shift in my business. We moved from being a vendor of services and resources to our clients to becoming strategic partners. If we cannot be a strategic... read more

Understanding how to motivate people is key in any business and specially in non-profits. Early in life I thought most people were motivated by cash. After all happiness comes with more... read more

I have the privilege to work with some very dynamic organizations and one of the indicators of whether or not they continue to grow is their ability to learn--both from their mistakes as... read more

My best projects have been a team effort. The coming together of two entities, units, or even individuals bring different sensitivities and perspectives that can make a good project, a great... read more

Making decisions about your business or career can be a scary proposition to many of us. Some can make quick and effect decisions while others agonize over all the options and can't commit... read more

Selling new ideas can be tough. If you are a creative type, that's even tougher. Usually people who need your services realize they need help, but are often don't trust the young, creative... read more

Every interaction you have with a potential client is critical if you want to establish a good relationship and eventually get the account. I firmly believe that you should value your input... read more

I recently attended a fundraiser where the opening video was so poorly produced that instead of help the cause, I believe it actually hurt it. The excuse was a familiar one, "it's about the... read more

I was recently reminded of a failed social media campaign that started with a lot of promise but went nowhere. For all practical purposes the campaign is still going because there are... read more