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Another Business Lesson from Pixar

About two years ago Ed Catmull’s talk on keeping your crises small made the internet circuit (video of his speech). Now the Harvard Business Review has another great object lesson, that once again involves Ed Catmull. This time it’s a … Continue reading

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Disney Entrepreneur Center considers move to mall

I wonder if the outside community realizes how much Disney has down for the Orlando region. One example is their participation in the community is their funding of the Disney Entrepreneur Center in Downtown Orlando. This center works with local … Continue reading

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Pixar Planning For Life After Catmull and Lasseter

With the Box Office success of Toy Story 3, over $300 million world wide in just over a week, making it a solid 11 for 11 successes thoughts have already turned to the chances for going 12 for 12. But … Continue reading

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Ed Catmull on How Pixar Succeeds

Mashable was at a conference where Ed Catmull, the president for Pixar and Disney Animation, spoke on how Pixar is able to find success in innovation. He believes in the old saying “It’s better to ask for forgiveness than to … Continue reading

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Kissimmee Merchants Look to Plus Hwy 192

Merchants and business owners along Highway 192 in Osceola County have finally decided to get their act together. Prior to the latest economic meltdown, I wrote about signs of life in Central Florida’s most neglected tourist region. As you might … Continue reading

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