The apple falls gently from the tree

Apple inc just released their second quarter fiscal earnings. Although retail sales are down of their computers, they were saved from any unrest by the sales of their Iphone and ipod products. The ipod product is even up by %3 of sales, compared to last year. THis goes to prove that even in a recession if one has a strong brand power one can succeed.

THe brand is also counting down to its billionth iphone application dowload. There is also rumor that a new model of the iphone will be released soon. Apple spokespeople are hesitant to answer the rumor, but do say that they are working on the 3rd version of the iphones operating system.

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Over the Rainbow

In todays economy many people wish that products and services are run/produced differently than how they are. Unfortunately its hard to establish a unique way to do so without failing. If I could have all my dreams come true in the marketplace, I would wish for trednyclothing stores to be more popular/common is this area, restaurants that are just chains from up north to migrate down south. Its hard to say exactly what I would dream about because during this time its hard to want everything perfect.

Creativity vs. Innovation

The difference between creativity and innovation is that innovation is how you go about doing something where creativity is the mental and social processes of new ideas and concepts. Being an entrepreneur you would need both of these because its important to know how you want to go about creating your products/company and also the creativity you use to appeal to your customers. Lacking spark in your product could cost you the business.

The british are coming !

The past two or three times I have visited NYC, i have seen the Coming Soon sign for TopShop in the shopping district of SOHO. I have been waiting for the London based retailer to hit the states for about forever.

The rocker glam style has a limited amount of mens apparel, but i am still excited to see what they have to offer the male and female shopper.

They have hit the states with a great integrated marketing campaign, the includes a van driving throughout NYC and passing out bags and gift cards from $5-$500.

Kate Moss, who has had an exclusive deal with the retailer since 2006, will release her spring line concurrently with the opening of the Flagship store in NYC.

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