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The Think Tank
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
What is the purpose of a think tank?
1. Create ideas that can benefit the world.
2. Perform services for companies in a variety of industries in order to understand real challenges
3. Provide valuable advice that others can use to make important decisions
4. Incubate organizations
5. Help people grow
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Keep Direct Sales Growing
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
We’ve been connected in with Inertia Beverage Group pretty much since the beginning of our blog as we always thought they were doing great things. Since their recent acquisition of New Vine Logistics, adding fulfillment to their service offering, they have really completed the direct sales equation. It keeps the ridiculous markups of the 3-tier system, mainly from wholesalers, from being imposed on the consumer, allowing people to buy a case of quality wine for cheaper than it would be at their local retailer. It also gives many markets access to our product immediately. The direct sales system, both consumer and trade, has amazing potential.
Tags: Direct Sales, free the grapes, House Resolution 5034, Inertia Beverage Group
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Environmental Advocacy
Sunday, April 19th, 2009
With Obama’s stimulus package passed, it is a victory nationwide for treehuggers and environmentalists alike. It is the tipping point for a movement that’s been building momentum for decades. I’ve recently gotten involved with the Sierra Club here in Philadelphia, and you can see the glimmer and the mist in these peoples’ eyes when they talk about the times we’re in. The love for the planet now makes economic sense. From the need for energy independence, to skyrocketing health care costs, to an economy in depression, the time has now come to renew our world.
Tags: Energy, environmental advocacy, environmentalism, millennial, Sierra Club, sustainability, vesica piscis
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Breaking Sustainability down into Markets
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
I’m always talking about sustainability, and as awesome as it is to ponder how it will save the planet and 
create a spiritual transcendence and all that good stuff that makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside, I thought it’d be smart to put a practical edge on the whole thing by taking a look at the actual markets that make up LOHAS (lifestyles of health and sustainability) and what type of numbers are behind them. This movement is growing fast and is creating incredible value in our economy. I believe it will gradually work it’s way into every imaginable vertical and serve to harmonize the economy into a holistic transcendence beyond capitalism. My friend Lee and I like to call it ecolism as I’ve mentioned in past posts. Here’s a breakdown of the current markets of the “sustainable economy”, what products and services they offer, and which ones are growing fastest.
Tags: Alternative Energy, eco tourism, ecolism, Energy, Green building, LOHAS, organic, renewable energy, sustainability
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How to Drink Enjoyably During a Recession?
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
With the way the economic status of America is heading, extra indulgences in life are far from being enjoyed. Amongst this is of course Wine. As we all know wine is not cheap. If you are able to get a cheap bottle then drinker beware, for most of what is out there is not great quality. I have found myself drinking more South American and Australian. These wines, you are going to find affordability as well as drinkability. If you want a French or Italian wine then you just need to know what you are looking for.
Tags: Ale, Economy, Italian wine, Wine, Wine Your Diet
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