The social business marketplace is effectively forcing brands to engage with consumers on the basis of something that is meaningful to them. More often than not, this takes the form of some core value that finds expression in a non-profit cause. Simon Mainwaring basisbrandbusiness share on social
I'd really love to see a business model for higher education going forward that is actually affordable, that uses modern technology to reach scale and quality and that really reimburses the services rendered in a way that's meaningful to everybody. Sebastian Thrun affordablebusinesseducation share on social
You know how it is with drawers and labels in the music business. They don't want anything to be complicated. They just want it simple, as simple as possible. Mark McGrath businesscomplicatedrawer Change image and share on social
First, the oil and gas business pays its fair share of taxes. Despite the current debate on energy taxes, few businesses pay more in taxes than oil and gas companies. The worldwide effective tax rate for our industry in 2010 was 40 percent. That's higher than the U.S. statutory rate of 35 percent and the rate for manufacturers of 26.5 percent. John S. Watson businesscompanycurrent share on social
Everything about it worked, and I don't mean just the movie, but in our experience, we realized there's also a component of luck involved in this business. We had absolutely the most competent people in the studio working on the release and ad campaign. David Zucker absolutelybusinesscampaign share on social
Our house is a constant mayhem of music, noise, socializing and business. It vibrates life, as a house should. Dan Hill businessconstanthouse Change image and share on social
Governments take too long to get things done and there are far too many varied interests at stake. If you were starting a business today and needed a partner, you would never choose a large bureaucratic institution like the government. Naveen Jain bureaucraticbusinesschoose share on social
I was in the Navy as an enlisted man, started my first business when I was 21. Rick Scott businessenlistman Change image and share on social
You're not going to build private-sector jobs if you don't like business people. Rick Scott buildbusinessjob Change image and share on social
AOL has a great collection of brands, and the question is, 'Can they innovate and scale their business?' And those are very challenging things to do. But I think they are well positioned to grow. Jason Calacanis aolbrandbusiness Change image and share on social