Worker productivity is among the most critical measurements used when evaluating businesses and national economies. One way to measure productivity is sales per employee. Companies that can achieve the highest revenue with fewest employees ordinarily find it easier to also create high profit margins. Read full article here. Photo – Flickr/Jeanbaptise
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The Massive Scale of Amazon’s Distribution Operations, Revealed Through Startling Images
As the world's largest online retailer, it's no surprise that its biggest fulfillment center in Phoenix, Arizona, is the size of 28 football fields.That's because it's their goal to have everything anyone wants at any time. Amazon has 80 fulfillment centers in the world to handle all of its orders. . . Read full article […]
See What the Store of the Future Will Look Like
Retail stores will look very different in a few years. In the age of mobile technology, shoppers are changing more than ever, and retailers are rushing to catch up with their customers' ever-evolving demands. King Retail Solutions designs modern retail stores. The company shared anecdotes and images about what the store of the future will […]
Resources for Teaching Introduction to Business
Discover important resources for teaching Introduction to Business, including online magazines, instructor groups, 135 items on Pinterest for classroom use, and a special textbook updating service, Real-Time Updates. See full presentation here.
Inside China’s Grueling Toy Factories
:China makes more toys than any other country in the world. In fact, a whopping 75 percent of toys come from the nation of nearly 1.4 billion people. But China's rise in the world of manufacturing comes at a price. Photo: original article – Michael Wolf Read full article here:
100 Must-See Interviews with the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs
As young entrepreneurs it’s important that we keep swinging for the fences. Super successful investors like Ron Conway say they’d rather invest in an 18 year old Mark Zuckerberg than a 31 year old seasoned entrepreneur because the young Sean Parker types truly think the sky is the limit. At Under30CEO we’re going to carry […]
Why Some Startups Succeed and Others Fail: 10 Fascinating Harvard Findings
Why do some startups succeed and others fail? Paul Gompers, Anna Kovner, Josh Lerner and David Scharfstein put together a Harvard Business School working paper to answer that question . . . Read more . . .
In Pictures: America’s 10 Most Popular Companies
These 10 businesses head a list of 153 U.S. companies. Read more . . .
In Pictures: America’s 10 Most Unpopular Companies
The Reputation Institute just released its annual survey that determines the nation's most respected companies. Google is no longer on top. Read more . . .
The Best and Worst States to Open a Small Business
An infographic of the best and worst states for opening a new business based on tax rates, electric utility costs, and the minimum wage. See full inforgraphic here.