Monday Mishmash
Competition is Good. If readers
of this site remember nothing else, remember this: Competition is
Good. Alternatives that are different are good. Big Business
hates competition and loves monopolies because they can maximize
profits where there is no competition.
Consider then this site here that notes that we live within a window of opportunity [no pun intended]. Browser Wars I may have been won by Microsoft's Internet Explorer but that doesn't mean there aren't worthy competitors out there. And if history is any indicator, the dominant application today can easily turn into tomorrow's has been.
So, consider the alternatives and determine whether Mozilla, Opera, Apple's Safari, or one of the other alternatives here are better for your use than IE. Consider whether the alternatives provide a competitive advantage to you and your business. If they do, switch to them. If not, don't.
But I think if you do, you'll be better off in the long run.
Making the Leap. A lot of people talk about trust but few actually do. This site here tells the story of Ralph. Ralph sells coffee and donuts in New York city. He has one of those little carts the city that never sleeps is known for. But he operates it a little differently from his competitors. He trusts his customers. Read the story and you'll understand how by doing so, he makes more money than the other guys.
I will be busy through the end of the week so things will be a bit spotty around here. While I think I'll have time to do a post tomorrow and maybe Thursday and Friday, I can't say for sure. I also won't have the time to read e-mail so don't expect timely replies. Check in when you can and see if there's anything to see. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Aloha!