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Sadya Siddiqui
Friends with Money: Two friends decide to start ...well....a start-up. One says I'll put in the money , the other says I'll put in all the daily hours. They both believe this situation will work since both of them are allotting the resources that each of them has - money and time. But will this work?
I'm skeptical about this arrangement - i think the friend-with-money will demand results from the other guy & the other guy will always feel shortchanged....
96 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Slash Jobs, Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Dannielle Blumenthal:
Following Penelope's line of thinking...does the $ person have more say over decision-making? Or the one who is putting in the time and effort but ...MoreFollowing Penelope's line of thinking...does the $ person have more say over decision-making? Or the one who is putting in the time and effort but whose efforts may not be as visible? History shows that unless you are directly contributing money you will not have as much say...which will lead inevitably to conflict, power struggles, etc. that can hurt the business. Need more balance here.
93 weeks ago
93 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui:
Thank you everyone for sharing your views on this arrangement. I think the comparison of a startup with marriage was really amusing. since i do ...MoreThank you everyone for sharing your views on this arrangement. I think the comparison of a startup with marriage was really amusing. since i do not know right now what either of two feel like so i'm just gonna take it in.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Elizabeth Marling
Does anyone have advice on how to clear your mind and look at items you already own as 'clear slates' to re-purpose? I have tended to hit the thrift stores in the past, but I see how many items I already own and I want to revamp those instead. I am having a hard time looking at items I have owned for years as changeable. It looks like some people here have done this--what worked for you? Any tips?
Joe Orzechowski:
I use Bee's second point as my start. Look at what you want/need then look back at what you have. Be sure to break it down to what you literally ...MoreI use Bee's second point as my start. Look at what you want/need then look back at what you have. Be sure to break it down to what you literally need. I don't need a towel bar, I need something to hold a towel in some manner. This helps you creatively solve your needs using non traditional items. The towel bar in my bathroom is a half bicycle crank welded to a chain ring and screwed to the wall
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Scrollwork:
I look at my own jampacked garage as a thrift store for others. What would catch their attention and sing out, "Take me home!"? I take photos of ...MoreI look at my own jampacked garage as a thrift store for others. What would catch their attention and sing out, "Take me home!"? I take photos of things in staged vignettes, and ideas usually come flooding while I'm styling the shoot as well as when I'm editing the photo. I turn things on their side or upside down, imagining what other purpose they could serve. I used to hesitate when I wanted to remake a garment into something else. That first cut was always the scariest, because it seemed like a violent destruction of something perfectly serviceable still. But now I see myself as a re-creator, and without destruction there can be no reconstruction.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Kanav
looking for importers/distributors of Organic Ayurveda health-supplements worldwide.
TOP IDEA:
Kanav
Ayurveda changed my life. A little knowledge can lead to a prosperous life.
Niche
Doctor has ordered me to cut down the coffee intake. Some nonsense about blood pressure
108 weeks ago from Coffee
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It seems that doctors have been warning about this for centuries.
Voltaire, who drank copious amounts of coffee throughout his life, was once ...MoreIt seems that doctors have been warning about this for centuries.
Voltaire, who drank copious amounts of coffee throughout his life, was once warned that the beverage was a slow poison. "It must be slow," the philosopher replied, "for I have been drinking it for sixty-five years and I am not yet dead."
From http://bit.ly/cNqlPu
104 weeks ago
Voltaire, who drank copious amounts of coffee throughout his life, was once ...MoreIt seems that doctors have been warning about this for centuries.
Voltaire, who drank copious amounts of coffee throughout his life, was once warned that the beverage was a slow poison. "It must be slow," the philosopher replied, "for I have been drinking it for sixty-five years and I am not yet dead."
From http://bit.ly/cNqlPu
104 weeks ago
Kanav:
Its always good to heed to Dr. advice. However, to control BP you can try some alternative health supplements. That will be good for you. I do ...MoreIts always good to heed to Dr. advice. However, to control BP you can try some alternative health supplements. That will be good for you. I do have some from the following company, www.kamadhenuayurveda.com and continue having my fix of coffee :)
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Zoe Right
What's your go-to drink? Mocha, Latte?
110 weeks ago from Coffee
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large soy latte. and if it's a really bad day, triple shot coffee with one shot hazlenut. ultimate pick-me-up.
100 weeks ago
100 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
May as well post my question here as well, since there are a fair number of issues about teamwork that have been bothering me for a very long time. How do you typically deal with ego-centric people in teamwork settings? Would it be different between being in a leadership and non-leadership role? Also, how would effective communication help cope with it? I would be happy to clarify my questions more if it's helpful.
Stanley Lee:
@Angela: Thanks for "The Guild Hall Model" search term. This would be a perfect source for my second blog in the series: how to deal with ...More@Angela: Thanks for "The Guild Hall Model" search term. This would be a perfect source for my second blog in the series: how to deal with free-riders. Stay tuned.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Stanley Lee:
@Angela: I couldn't find anything useful about "The Guild Hall Model" easily on Google upon your suggestion. It would be great to hear more from ...More@Angela: I couldn't find anything useful about "The Guild Hall Model" easily on Google upon your suggestion. It would be great to hear more from you about where you found such models.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Limari Colón
I have triple qualifications for this group! Lover, addict and aficionado. I already feel at home with so many kindred spirits. I salute you. :)
120 weeks ago from Coffee
Jason Simon
More and more unemployed and underemployed people spend their time at coffee shops, browsing the web, networking, searching for a job. Some argue that WiFi (free or for a nominal fee) is negatively affecting coffee culture. What's your take? Do you think coffee shops should welcome career counselors into their place to engage job hunting customers? Here's a little post I wrote about the subject. http://ow.ly/12IVd
120 weeks ago from Coffee
Kanav:
^^ but what if you like the quite place and the barista with great skills to make you your type of coffee turns into community meeting room ;)
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Jason Simon:
I guess that coffee shops do change... from more WiFi friendly to conversation friendly etc, more coffee orientated to community oriented. There's ...MoreI guess that coffee shops do change... from more WiFi friendly to conversation friendly etc, more coffee orientated to community oriented. There's a whole continuum.
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Sometimes I wish that I owned an espresso machine at home just so that I could make cappuccinos. I'm in love with the silky foam (I love sugar, so I like to sprinkle sugar in the raw on top of my foam). Do you own your own machine? If so, did you invest in a good one? Have you tried one of those cheap machines and if so, do they suck?
120 weeks ago from Coffee
Kanav:
I am a huge fan of coffee, but have never tried making one with a home machine. Can someone spill some light on this topic in detail, what machine ...MoreI am a huge fan of coffee, but have never tried making one with a home machine. Can someone spill some light on this topic in detail, what machine to get and what types of beans to use? In Denmark and Germany there were so many varieties that I steered away from complications.
Cheers!
120 weeks ago
Cheers!
120 weeks ago
Heather Conroy:
I have a fully automatic italian monster-it was expensive but it has paid for itself already I think. You can get a little Nespresso machine with ...MoreI have a fully automatic italian monster-it was expensive but it has paid for itself already I think. You can get a little Nespresso machine with coffee pods that is about one quarter the price (and has a milk frother) and it will make you an amazing coffee. If I had known they were so good I propbably would have bought one of those instead.
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
David Fogel
I'm curious, when you guys go to Starbucks, do you order your coffee in sizes by their proper names (tall, grande, vendi) or do you just say "small" "medium" or "large". I ask because I tend to take the lazy way out and call sizes by their american names (A cardinal sin at Starbucks). The clerks always give me dirty looks. It's like I'm an outsider because I'm not down with the lingo. I don't like saying the proper names because it just doesnt make any logical sense. How can tall be small?
121 weeks ago from Coffee
Kim N. Campbell:
@Alison, if you want to shorten your drink name in Starbucks speak, it's a skinny vanilla latte. :)
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Ed Barrientos:
I'm with you David. It makes no sense to me. I order a medium coffee...they can translate it to their jargon...
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Kanav
Hi, my earlier question was unanswered. I hope someone will help with this one. How do I convince people that what I sell is actually for their health benefit? Organic or Saving the Planet is failing big time, no one is concerned.
Please help me to help others.
Kanav:
Thanks Kim, Yes, we did the research. Yes, people respond as we are ethical and serve the purpose. Offering health supplements that have shown ...MoreThanks Kim, Yes, we did the research. Yes, people respond as we are ethical and serve the purpose. Offering health supplements that have shown real results and reduce medical bills but still sometime I have a feeling that we have to market the product and press the client with the USP to me personally I feel belittled if the client thinks we are selling for profits. Even though they cut on the medical bills by as much as 60% in first year. I want to know what should a simple theme be?
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Sarah Beckley:
You're last post said it all. You can save people 60% on their medical bills with these supplements? that's the hook. You can't use same marketing ...MoreYou're last post said it all. You can save people 60% on their medical bills with these supplements? that's the hook. You can't use same marketing materials here as in Europe. They use and appreciate alternatives/supplements much more than US in general. You say you've done research--but have you done US market research on what people think your product is and what it can do for them (or the category your product is in)?
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Kanav
Hi Penelope,
I have started a fresh career in Organic Alternative Healthcare Supplements via Ayurveda. I searched for some distributors in the US but past 1 year there have been no positive response. I sent direct mails but still no response. Otherwise the products are well received in US by one of buyers. What am I doing wrong? I am thoroughly confused.
The products are 100% organic certified by USDA and CU cert.
All paperwork is 100% done. Where should I search?
Thanks!
Kanav
Kelsey Van Dyke
So, how did everyone get started drinking coffee?
125 weeks ago from Coffee
Holly Hoffman:
What a great question! My older sister worked at Barnie's (like a Starbucks). She got me hooked on mint tea, then flavored coffees by the ripe old ...MoreWhat a great question! My older sister worked at Barnie's (like a Starbucks). She got me hooked on mint tea, then flavored coffees by the ripe old age of 13!
124 weeks ago
124 weeks ago
Jason Simon:
Kelsey,
Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (MoreKelsey,
Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (http://ow.ly/10et9) at Caffeinated Conversations, asking "How Did Your Affair With Coffee Begin?" The conversation continues there...
121 weeks ago
Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (MoreKelsey,
Inspired by your question, I submitted a blog post (http://ow.ly/10et9) at Caffeinated Conversations, asking "How Did Your Affair With Coffee Begin?" The conversation continues there...
121 weeks ago
Adriana Dwan
I just got a Keurig coffee machine for Christmas. Anyone have any favorite flavors? So far, mine is french vanilla.
125 weeks ago from Coffee
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Kanav:
I do try flavored sometime just for the heck of it but I somehow do not like the way coffee flavor is masked. Enjoy your drink :)
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Holly Hoffman
I'm up to 20 ounces per morning... technically, I think that's 2.5 cups. How many cups do you drink?
125 weeks ago from Coffee
Kanav:
I have scaled back my cups from 4 to 2, and I do not drink coffee after 6 else I am wired, if I have one least you can be sure there is one owl at ...MoreI have scaled back my cups from 4 to 2, and I do not drink coffee after 6 else I am wired, if I have one least you can be sure there is one owl at night on duty :) In Denmark, while on work I once tried matching my Danish colleague and for three nights I was not able to sleep. I had 2 pot fulls and that guy continued with another two cups :)
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
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I drink a couple of cups in the morning but I've had to switch to half-caf for health reasons.
124 weeks ago
124 weeks ago
Kanav
I love Coffee and Tea as well. I try different flavor each time. I always get looks from the barista as he is unable to understand why I change my brew each time.
Any one like me aboard?
Seasons Greetings!
126 weeks ago from Coffee
Jeremiah Staes
Chai is good depending on how it's prepared / it's base. There's good Chai, and bad Chai.
126 weeks ago from Coffee
Aamer Iqbal:
Excuse my ignorance but what is chai? We call tea chai in Urdu. Is it the same, or is it a particular way of preparing that makes you call it ...MoreExcuse my ignorance but what is chai? We call tea chai in Urdu. Is it the same, or is it a particular way of preparing that makes you call it chai? I agree, there is good and bad in tea/coffee/chai.
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Kanav:
Well then Patrick you are in luck, you do have to go back to the drawing but not change a lot. :)
You should make use of LED lighting. LEDs have ...MoreWell then Patrick you are in luck, you do have to go back to the drawing but not change a lot. :)
You should make use of LED lighting. LEDs have superior performance and lengthy lifetime. Also the +ve advantage is these are unidirectional, voila problem solved. I love playing with lighting effect. I look forward to your comments.
125 weeks ago
You should make use of LED lighting. LEDs have ...MoreWell then Patrick you are in luck, you do have to go back to the drawing but not change a lot. :)
You should make use of LED lighting. LEDs have superior performance and lengthy lifetime. Also the +ve advantage is these are unidirectional, voila problem solved. I love playing with lighting effect. I look forward to your comments.
125 weeks ago
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