Consulting is as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it: "providing professional or expert advice". However, saying someone is a consultant is a very vague statement since there are so many areas that consultants can operate within. This article provides an introduction to consulting by briefly looking at internal vs. external consulting, as well as an overview … Continue reading So… What Is Management Consulting, REALLY?
How a Little Problem Turned Netflix Into a Big Company
The Birth and Infancy of Netflix Netflix became an idea when founder Reed Hastings was furious over owing $40 in late fees to his local Blockbuster. Hastings had forgotten to return a copy of the 1995 film, Apollo 13, of which he could have purchased 3 copies for the same amount he paid in late … Continue reading How a Little Problem Turned Netflix Into a Big Company
Technology Seen Clearly, at Clearly.ca
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the doors of your favourite companies? I am a regular customer at Clearly, an online prescription glasses retailer. Clearly is a Canadian brand under the Essilor Group, a French-based ophthalmic optics company that manufactures and markets the lenses used in all kinds of eyewear. Clearly's glasses are high … Continue reading Technology Seen Clearly, at Clearly.ca
Four Modern Business Principles by Coco Chanel
Chanel is one of the most successful, long-standing, and recognizable companies in the fashion industry. It was first established in 1909 by Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, and as of 2018, it has grown into a 10 billion-dollar company. The brand’s signature items throughout their history include the women's Chanel Suit, the Chanel No. 5 fragrance, and … Continue reading Four Modern Business Principles by Coco Chanel