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What defines Rich Trader and Poor Trader

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Top 5 Differences Between Rich Trader and Poor Trader Online Robotic Stock Trader wrote this classic blog post on what makes a rich stock trader richer, and a poor trader, you guessed it right, poorer... " You may have been trading for years and may have made some profits on the way, but have you actually made it to the ranks of Rich traders? Are you still dependent on predictions and speculative hope? If this is the case, then you are unfortunately a Poor trader. Yes, this may be hard to digest but it is the bitter truth. What makes a trader rich or poor? Check out the following differences and gauge which category you currently fall under. " Read more Connect with Online Robotic Stock Trader on oGoing Small Business Social Network

Larry Page Speaks his Mind at TED

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Google CEO Larry Page was on stage with Charlie Rose at a TED conference on March 19. Page shared key insights on many topics, his vision of the future, success and failures, NSA, self-driving cars, medical records, and much more. Here are some excerpts from his talk: " The main thing that has caused companies to fail , in my view, is that they missed the future " "We are still at the very early stages with search. Computers don't know where you are and what you are doing" " When we bought Android, it was small and I felt guilty working on it, but it was smart, it was the future " “ He (Elon Musk) wants to go to Mars... That’s a worthy goal. We have a lot of employees at Google who’ve become pretty wealthy. You’re working because you want to change the world and make it better; if the company you work for is worthy of your time, why not your money as well? We just don’t think about that. I’d like for us to help out more than we are. ” " Wouldn...

What Tim Cook Needs Is Some Bravado

Apple under Tim Cook's leadership has done good since he was nominated the CEO of Apple on August 24, 2011 (when Steve Jobs resigned). Apple hasn't floundered; Apple hasn't stopped growing; Apple hasn't stumbled; Apple hasn't given up its crown as the world's most valuable company. Apple still generates a lot of cash every quarter. Apple is sitting with over $158 billion in cash . Apple would be the envy of any business in the world. Apple stock has done quite well since closing at $361.57 on August 24, 2011. Apple stock now sits at $536.86, or a gain of 48%. This should be pretty impressive for any company, and even more so for a large cap company. In the two and a half years since Tim Cook took over as Apple's CEO, the company's annual revenue has grown by about 58% , and its profits by about 40%. That compares favorably with many of its rivals, including Google, whose profits increased by about 25% in the same period. Why then Apple and Tim Cook are b...

Why Collaboration is Mandatory for Startup Entrepreneurs

Startup Entrepreneurs work extremely hard to make amazing products and services. Many times, they are so deadly focused on creating that great product that they forget about the power of collaboration that can expand their market, grow their brand, open new doors, attract new customers, recruit new employees, find investors and much more. Collaboration isn't just essential to Startup Success, it's mandatory. Without the right partners, many startups stall and their growth flounders. How do you find the right strategic partners who can help accelerate your startup growth? 1. Change your Thinking. You cannot do it alone. It's OK to ask for help. Asking for help or support is not a sign of weakness. It shows you are passionate about your business. It shows you care. It shows you want to get to the next level. 2. Create a List. Your collaborators are everywhere. You just need to fnd them. Create a list of  potential partners and collaborators who belong to local SBDC, Score, SB...