Business Pundit

The 2013 Consumer Electronics Show has come to an end and the response has been relatively lukewarm. Speculation going into the show was that Intel might be unveiling an a la carte tv service that allowed consumers to avoid having to pay for… Read more

The word “mascot” can be dated back to Provence and Gascony in France and was first popularized by Edmond Audran’s operetta La Mascotte, in 1880. The hit operetta was translated into English, and the word “mascot” went on to describe… Read more

Many people have heard the saying that Master’s degrees are the new Bachelor’s degree. But with so many people now pursuing a Master’s degree, how can you maximize your chance of reaping the benefits of an advanced education? Forbes has done an… Read more

Counterfeiting accounts for over $1.2 trillion in economic transactions annually. That’s a big number. In fact, the ICC estimates that the value of counterfeit goods is worth more than 5% of world trade. Here’s a fascinating look into the… Read more

If you’re wondering how the ultra-rich avoid paying taxes, here’s a handy infographic that explains it: Source: TopAccountingDegrees.org Recent reports that Google Avoided $2 Billion in Taxes by Stashing Money in Bermuda have caused many… Read more

Private equity group Cerberus Capital Management announced on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 plans to sell off its 95 percent of holdings in Freedom Group International, makers of Bushmaster rifles. As the largest firearms company within the U.S.,… Read more

“Racism,” says Business Insider, “has a long history in advertising.” What’s more, racist ads still appear today, with companies such as Intel, PopChips, Sony and Burger King all having been accused of promoting their products in… Read more

There is a remarkable similarity between brand marketing and cult allegiance (i.e. fanboys). And many of the techniques used by cults to woo their audience are also employed by marketing agencies eager to win trust and draw in lifetime customers…. Read more

When the world’s best musicians unite for a good cause, the results are staggering. The 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Benefit Concert which aired on earned over $35 million dollars for the Robin Hood Fund to help offset the estimated $55 billion… Read more

If you’re curious about some of the financial numbers behind Google, look no further than this graphic from the website Masters In Finance. Surprisingly, while Google’s revenue in 2011 was $37.9 billion, it’s expenses were nearly $26.2 billion,… Read more

The 1950s – a time well before the sexual revolution of the 60s and 70s, when sexism was not only tolerated, it was expected and actively encouraged, partly through chauvinistic print ads like the ones we explore below. With lashings of hindsight,… Read more

As more and more baby boomers hit retirement age, many are choosing to leave the workplace but continue earning a solid income through independent consulting. Consulting allows you to set your own hours, set your own rates (how valuable is your… Read more

Eating out becomes far more intriguing than normal when the menu offers delicacies like “Steal it to the iron” and “Males a la parmesana.” Although it’s often possible to work out the real contents of the dish, many poorly translated… Read more

I remember back in the day not fully grasping why all the big companies were talking about the mobile future. Now I get it. A day doesn’t go by where the majority of people I walk by in the street or see at a restaurant are glued to their… Read more