Blogging effectiveness report: February 2007
When I began blogging at the end of November, I asked a few questions about whether all the blogging evangelicals were right, and blogging really is good for business. I…
Women in the workplace
A recent conversation on the Digital Eve Israel mailing list brought up the topic of pregnancy and the workplace. While the law in Israel states that employers cannot fire pregnant…
Self-Employment and Maternity Leave: Part 1
First of all, I'd like to apologize for the growing gaps between blog posts. Babies are great fun and too cute, and along with this privilege comes a lack of…
Israel’s Bank Salaries Higher than Salaries in Similar Economies
A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. Bob Hope I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to…
Small Business Day in the Knesset; Israeli Bloggers “Unconference”
There are two exciting events coming up in the world of small businesses and bloggers in Israel. Small Business Day in the Knesset On January 9, 2007, the Knesset will…
Happy Holiday of Fire!
Like every year, the question arises as to what holiday greetings should be used so that people who do not observe Christmas will not be offended. While many people see…
Tidbits: Bibi and I had lunch together today
I hold a lot of business meetings at a certain café on Emek Refaim. This particular café is great because it has wireless Internet, great food, friendly service, and ambience.…
Donald Trump: “Israel is one of my favorite places in the world”
Globes held its annual Israel Business Conference at the beginning of this week. The self-proclaimed "conference of the business elite in Israel" did indeed draw business leaders from all over…
If you build it (your website), they will come
A friend is currently enrolled in the MATI Small Business Course, a comprehensive course designed to provide budding entrepreneurs with the basics needed to start their own business. According to…
Remove customer purchasing fear with the shoe-burning method
A customer has walked into your store or has arrived at your web site. This person is interested in your product and plans to buy, whether from you or your…