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Will Corporations Still Need MBA’s?

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Chris Niccolls

Automation is all around us. Technologies that displace human have become pervasive, and so SUCCESSFUL, that we barely notice them. Parking meters were part of the urban landscape for nearly a century, with downtown areas packed these mechanical marvels. Today a … Continue reading

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The UBER Agenda & The New Transportation Economy

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Chris Niccolls

If you are a regular reader, you know that I often write about automation and Robotics. Lately, I have been writing about the coming robot revolution, which is closer than you think. It’s also going to be a lot bigger … Continue reading

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Why Do I Get Very Different Offers For My Small Business?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Chris Niccolls

When you sell your business, you will talk to friends and mentors and ask for their opinions. You’ll want to know if they agree with your decisions. You’ll probably ask, “What do you think is my business worth?”  In a … Continue reading

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The Empire State Strikes Back!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Chris Niccolls

Don’t we just love rebels? Just look at the anticipation for that plucky new groups of rebels in the next installment of Star Wars! In real life, instead of an alliance of rebels fighting for our rights, we have market … Continue reading

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What Is My Small Business Worth?

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Chris Niccolls

As a small business owner moves towards retirement, or they find that their company is “stuck” at a certain size, an owner may choose to sell their firm. Most entrepreneurs will only own one, possibly two businesses over the course … Continue reading

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Law Firms Get a Failing Grade In Document Review

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Chris Niccolls

Outsourcing is big business! Today, just about every firm today outsources something. Big firms, little firms, manufacturers, accountants, lawyers and technology firms. All big corporations perform certain common functions: payroll, accounting, PC support, and so on. When you’re ready to … Continue reading

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Another Industrial Disaster: Crane Collapses in the Middle East

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Chris Niccolls

Earlier this week over 100 people, primarily tourists, were killed in a crane collapse in Mecca. As terrible as this accident was, it was not unique. Every year millions of pilgrims the site Mecca to perform the Hajj, a religious … Continue reading

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