The first mistake in public business is the going into it. Benjamin Franklin businessmistakepublic Change image and share on social
Until the nineteen-seventies, Western countries paid little attention to corruption overseas, and bribery was seen as an unpleasant but necessary part of doing business there. In some European countries, businesses were even allowed to deduct bribes as an expense. James Surowiecki allowattentionbribe share on social
A single moment spent in a business meeting or at a pub is more than enough to reveal the basic human truth that we are all faking it most of the time. Jeff Lindsay basicbusinessfake Change image and share on social
It's always interesting researching characters and as I get older and the more that I work in this business, I do more and more of it because I realize how important it is. Max Thieriot businesscharacterimportant Change image and share on social
Online theft has changed the business model of filmmaking because the DVD market is very soft. So, more ambitious, compelling, character-driven narrative of a certain budget level isn't really a viable business model in the eyes of the studios right now. Jon Favreau ambitiousbudgetbusiness share on social
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. Ty Cobb bagbasebaseman share on social
I consider a merchant someone who has a certain intuition and instinct, and - very important - knows how to run a business, knows the numbers. Millard Drexler businessimportantinstinct Change image and share on social
Business deals are successfully negotiated every day throughout America. The common thread is a mutual desire to reach an accord. And the media business is no different. Gordon Smith accordamericabusiness Change image and share on social
I believe that every business and company takes two years to establish. Bernard Sumner businesscompanyestablish Change image and share on social
If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips. Jane Byrne businesscommunityhouse Change image and share on social
