#420: Bean Boots Surge in Popularity

Proof that some quality products don't require constant upgrades or improvements.

#419: Small Business Saturday and Data Theft

Kenneth Chenault is one impressive executive and Small Business Saturday is a great partnership between American Express and local merchants. I LOVE Small Business Saturday!!

#418: Retailers Quiet on Security as Hacking Threats Persist

#417: Ford Is Betting on New F150

I love a good manufacturing video. In this case, Ford is looking for the win-win as they differentiate from their competitors with an aluminum frame and offer their buyers fuel efficiency savings. If the video doesn't open, you should be able to view it through this URL for Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/watch/712267.

#416: American Giant Embraces New Model for Manufacturing, Distribution, & Marketing

A nice compliment to post #269 regarding cost structures for apparel.

#415: How Google Works

This Book TV program runs for a little over an hour, but provides free insights that many people would pay big money to hear at a tech or management conference. From how to grow a start-up to setting management priorities to establishing profit centers, a variety of insightful gems make this time well invested.

#414: Best and Worst Credit Cards

From cbsnews.com, this list of best and worst cards is their trick or treat offering since it was published just before Halloween. Their information comes from CardHub, a site for credit card comparisons.