The earthquake that hit Chile February 27, 2010 (8.8 magnitude) -- 5th largest in history -- has resulted in more than 800 casualties thus far and apparent infrastructure damage throughout the country, to the tune of more than U.S. $2 billion and growing. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the people of Chile over the loss of lives and property.
Our thoughts, prayers and energy also go out to all the strong survivors in Chile who are impacted by this terrible tragedy, including our Director of The World Entrepreneurship Forum (full disclosure: I am a member of The World Entrepreneurship Forum and appointed Board member), who is still in Chile on business. Thank goodness he is safe but we hope he will be able to return to France soon.
May all the Chilean residents get back to some form of order, safety and normalcy soon.
Chile earthquake: CNN
Photo credit: here.
A report by George F. Colony, founder and CEO of Forrester Research, on Davos 2010 (World Economic Forum).
May the Year of the Tiger bring you good health, much happiness and great prosperity.
Posted by: Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog
Round the world, we're looking for inspiration and tips on what you are going to do now -- and in addition to taking your business global -- to make this your best year ever.
For ideas, read, "44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year" published in SUCCESS Magazine.
Tell us what you have planned or what you are already doing to soar through 2010.
Note: Tuesday, (1/12), we hope to release our annual "Predictions, Forecasts and Trends That Will Shape Our Global Small Business World In 2010." Watch for it. As a refresher, here's 2009.
Photo: Shakenstir, U.K. 2009, What a year!
How do you start the new year out with a big technology bang for your business? Follow the online crowds because the crowds are talking a lot about several disruptive technologies that are bound to impact our world in 2010. Let's take a look at ten that Erick Schonfeld put together.
- The Tablet
- Geo
- Realtime Search
- Chrome OS
- HTML5
- Mobile Video
- Augmented Reality
- Mobile Transactions
- Android
- Social CRM
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No matter how tough the global economic environment, it is a time to repair (from what's been harmed), rebuild (from what's been weakened), return (to what matters) and rejoice (to what's yet to come) for a brand new year and decade.
Looking forward to it!
Photo credit: Laurel J. Delaney, Pratt Beach, Rogers Park, Illinois, The Global Small Business Blog
