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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS JANUARY 12, 2010 How to Start a Business, Step by Step I know I haven't posted in a long time. Posts will be sparse for a little while, but it will be worth it. We have a big project that we are working on, which will spruce up the ol' blog nicely. In the meantime, I wanted to put up a brief post about starting a business. Previously , I outlined the basic stages of business. Concept 2. Feasibility 3. | BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS NOVEMBER 30, 2009 Fixed & Variable Costs: Adding Flexibility to your Business Model In Economics, there are two basic types of costs (or expenses) associated with running a business: Fixed and Variable. Fixed costs are those that do not change with the level of business, while variable costs fluctuate with the level of business. For instance, in a brick-and-mortar retail store, rent is a fixed cost. Invariably yours, Aaron | | | | | |
| BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS NOVEMBER 17, 2009 Value and Money 2: Potential Value In a previous article , I made the case that “value” comes from the transformation of resources. But that is not the complete source of value. There are actually two sources of value: 1) transformation over time, or “past” value, and 2) potential transformation in the future. 100*(1+0.1)^n, n, where n is the number of years.) | BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS NOVEMBER 10, 2009 Basic Forms of Marketing in an SEO Wrapper Tony at SoCalCTO has an interesting post regarding SEOs for startups: [link] There, he explores the value of Search Engine Optimization for startups, and the difference between on-page and off-page SEO. But what form of marketing is SEO? An example of this is a billboard or TV advertisement. call this the "shotgun" approach. Blue Oceans Ahoy! Aaro | BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS NOVEMBER 3, 2009 Problem Solving Step-by-Step At its heart, Holocognics is about planning. The only way to plan effectively is to understand something thoroughly. Below is the Holocognical Problem Solving Technique. This can be applied to any problem, including political decisions. The point of laying this out is so that you don't miss something and are able to come to the best decision. Aaro | BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS OCTOBER 28, 2009 A Primer on the Southern California Tech Community Some of you may have noticed the badge on the right side that says "Southern California Tech Central: Featured" and wonder what that is. Well, I'll tell you: It is THE resource for tech-industry information in So-Cal. Even if you are not located in Southern California, this is a terrific source of information and it is organized very well. Aaron | | | | | | | |
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BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009 Second Review: Of Two Minds by Charles Hugh Smith.
I have been reading Of Two Minds (OTM)--[link] for almost as long as I have been reading Calculated Risk. Mr. Smith has coined the term “Wessay” as in “Web-essay.” Mr. Smith has a number of works of fiction that have been published, which I haven't read. His blog is more analysis-focused, with frequent, (about once a day) lengthy posts. MORE >> -
BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009 Value and Money
Value and money. Two things that business can't exist without (especially if you define business as an undertaking for value). Value is the last major stone of our foundation, and an essential concept. Money is, obviously, valuable. So are lots of things: gold, platinum, cars. Those all have value, usually quantified by money. What creates value? MORE >> -
BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 What is Holocognics?
Since this is my first blog post, I thought I would explain what this blog is about and what the word "Holocognics" means. The purpose of this blog is to explore the methods by which business succeeds. Hopefully some of the information will be interesting and useful. Also, if you have any comments, please email them to me. That fits in the theme! MORE >> -
BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009 Defining Business
Now that we have an understanding of “holocognics,” let’s explore what a “business” is. Obviously, Microsoft is a business, and so is the neighborhood dry cleaner. But, is a ten year old’s lemonade stand a “business” if it is only intended to last the weekend? consider any undertaking for value a “business.” Startup 2. Change 3. Cheers, Aaron. MORE >> -
BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009 First Blog Review: Calculated Risk
Regarding blog reviews: I will review blogs that I read, until I run out of those that I read and need more material. They are not all economics, business, or stock related, although a lot are. You may have guessed by now that I am a goal-oriented person. So let me explain the goal of these reviews: 1) They will highlight material that I read often. MORE >>
- A Nostradamus Moment BUSINESS HOLOCOGNICS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009
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