RSS: Of Interest: 4/19-4/25
The Last Pinball Machine Factory
I couldn’t tell you the last time I played pinball – not because I don’t enjoy it, but because I don’t see it anywhere (as the article states). I’m sure this is a fun place to work, however!
Good negotiating skills are critical in business. Start getting your feet wet in retail situations.
Farm Economy Going the Way of Housing?
Rising land and commodities prices are prompting many farmers to over-extend themselves. We’ve seen how well that worked out with home buyers in (previously) hot markets. How will it play out in the farming industry?
San Francisco Not So Ideal for Tech Start-Ups
I’ve often wondered how being in the incredibly-expensive San Francisco metroplex was beneficial to a tech start-up. High initial costs are not known to be a good thing for any under-capitalized business. As David Heinemeier Hansson explains, it probably isn’t beneficial if you’re looking to build a lasting business with real value.