Cost overruns on projects
Here is a great infographic from the February edition of CIMA’s Financial Management. A few Irish projects in there. I think we’re better nowadays, but I may stand corrected on that.
Read the full article at this link:
15 of the world’s biggest cost overrun projects | CIMA Financial Management Magazine.
Setting up business
A great analogy for a new business
While out for an early morning walk, I glanced upon a popular San Francisco community garden.
It was tranquil, peaceful — and surprisingly well-organized.
It was small so many of the gardeners found ways to maximize their space, using careful planning, creativity (and a little muscle.)
Your businesses can benefit by being equally ingenuous. Develop your own small business “green thumb” and get “more for less” by using creative, economical ways to attract, convert, and retain your prospects and customers.
Cultivating Your Business Idea into a “Sales Generating Garden”
1. Choosing the right kind of plants for you (Your “Aha” Moment): Okay, so you’ve got an idea. But is it enough to support a viable business or product — able to solve the problems faced by your potential customers? Your ability to sell (and ultimately, make money) is based on your idea’s attractiveness to potential customers.
2. Planting…
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Money in Formula 1
Following from my last post, I done a little digging around and found a great article in Forbes about the money and brand valuations in the Formula 1 business. Red Bull may the new and hip brand, but Ferrari is viewed as the most valuable. Have a read here
Money in football
A short post today. I am not a big football fan, but when you think of the amounts of money top football clubs earn and spend, it’s big business. The Economist published a great infographic and few months ago which show the revenues if the top European teams. Very interesting – you can see it here
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