The Infinite Ideas blog
We write on a variety of subjects and often post exclusive ideas by our bestselling authors. We publish a diverse list and our blog reflects this so if you don’t find a post that interests you today check back later in the week and you’ll probably find something that takes your fancy. Happy reading.
The meat dilemma
20 August 2014 by Catherine Holdsworth in Lifestyle
There are many differing theories on whether it is better to be a vegetarian or an omnivore, if red meat is better than chicken or whether we should all survive on nuts and seeds for the environment’s sake. In a recent Horizon for the BBC, Michael Mosley investigated the effect eating red and processed meats has …
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Breaking even or breaking bad: is your business the American Dream?
19 August 2014 by Catherine Holdsworth in Business and finance, Entertainment
The legend of the American Dream can be traced back as early as the first Europeans to settle the continent, recounting how they stepped off the Mayflower and started a new life in the Brave New World. The American Dream is what drove Europeans to board ships and make the perilous journey across the Atlantic …
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The Premier League season 2014–2015 kicks off
15 August 2014 by Rebecca in Business and finance, Football Business
Well, after what seems like an eternity with not even a mention of football, the new Premier League season is about to begin. So are you excited, wondering how your team will fare this year? Looking forward to some flashes of goal-scoring genius? Wondering who the season’s new star will be (perhaps it’s the manager …
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Top 10 management models for your business #6: Social media ROI pyramid
13 August 2014 by Infinite Ideas in 100+ Management Models, Business and finance
Fons Trompenaars and Piet Hein Coebergh, co-authors of 100+ Management Models. Problem statement How can one measure the return on investment (ROI) of social media? Essence Return on investment (ROI) is a key concept in business, describing when an investment will be gained back. For investments in social media, Jeremiah Owyang, management consultant at Altimeter, developed …
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Top tips for doing business abroad
11 August 2014 by Catherine Holdsworth in Business and finance
There has been a rise in passenger numbers at Heathrow and Gatwick this summer. Although many of those extra passengers will be eager to start their summer holidays, evidence has suggested that more and more of us are doing business by travelling abroad. Even those of us who stay at home will have to start …
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Breaking Bad: one product to rule them all
8 August 2014 by Catherine Holdsworth in Business and finance, Entertainment
The late Steve Jobs was quoted as saying, ‘Do not try to do everything. Do one thing well’. In Breaking Bad, Walter White said, ‘you asked me if I was in the meth business or the money business. Neither. I’m in the empire business’. There are many businesses that have achieved success even though they only …
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