Creating a Business from a Project — More Recognition!
A couple of months ago, TEC had published an article of mine on how to create a business from a project. Click here to read my blog post at the…
I’ll any day prefer a user who’s a moron with 100$ in his pocket than a Nobel Laureate who is broke
"I'll any day prefer a user who's a moron with 100$ in his pocket than a Nobel Laureate who is broke" - Anonymous e-tailer. Usabilty consultants must understand who are…
How to Buy Movie Tickets Using a Mobile Phone?
A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to book a ticket for the Hollywood movie "The Departed" playing at the INOX multiplex theater (in Pune, India, which is where I…
Cheque Deposit Systems — Are They Really Worth It?
Every month, I pay off my credit card bill by way of a cheque, which I simply drop into a drop-box placed at the bank's premises. [Note: In India, we…
Yahoo versus Qihoo — Giants Fight Over Toolbar in China!
Web toolbars are getting hotter! Yahoo China has spent millions to promote its toolbar. A rival portal, Qihoo, is now using its new anti-spyware program, 360 Safe, to prompt users…
Job Boards in Blogs
Many people who are not actively looking out for a job may be induced to change if they come across something really interesting. But, how do potential employers reach out…
Introducing “Perceived Cost Plus”: A New Pricing Method
"Cost Plus" is one of the most basic pricing methods for goods and services. Under this method, the manufacturer or service provider calculates the Total Direct Cost of an item…
Save Whiteboard Drawings Using Your Camera Phone
When was the last time you attended a meeting where the speaker wiped the whiteboard clean before you could copy it down? Not so long ago, I can bet. With…
Nifty Web 2.0 Toolbar
The last couple of months, I've been blogging about Web 2.0 applications and their power to raise the bar on customer communications and to generate explosive growths in innovative business…
Web 2.0 & Financial Applications – A Few Are Already Operational
In Web 2.0 and BFSI Applications, I had described several Web 2.0 applications by which the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services & Insurance) sector could provide more comprehensive and personalized service…