Thus far we have reviewed the process of creating a Business Entity Type (e.g. LLC, LLP, INC) and the formulation of the Business Plan.  Now we need to look a bit closer at Market Research. What...

The next stage of this series is intended to expand on what I have found as key elements that need to be addressed to develop a winning business venture. I suppose some may think this article...

I have started over a dozen businesses throughout my career.  Some successful and some "learning experiences."  I am fortunate that more have succeeded than failed.  I try to pay it forward for...

I have been an Airplane pilot for 29 years and have watched the aviation industry go through remarkable changes.  When I started flying GPS technology didn't exist.  We had to navigate by looking...

Expedia Acquisition of Orbitz Expedia announced their intent to acquire Orbitz Worldwide in February 2015 for $12 a share cash. In September they got regulatory approval and the nod from...

China’s stock market tumbled and suffered its shortest trading day in its 25-year history on Thursday, January 7, 2015, as Beijing’s growing tolerance of a weaker currency intensified concerns...