How we can bring clients together to build a larger network.
February 4, 2023
Economist Bent Flyvbjerg encourages us to find our “Lego” in his new book “How Big Things Get Done.” Mr. Flyvbjerg, whose new book is reviewed by Ben Cohen in this week’s The Wall Street Journal, says that most large projects that are completed successfully use a modular approach. Excerpt from The Wall Street Journal:
“That’s the question every project leader should ask: What is the small thing we can assemble in large numbers into a big ...
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There are many ways to enjoy wine. Tasting it may be your first thought, of course, but what about learning things about wine and all your favorite varieties? If you enjoy a good game night, consider trying some of these fun wine games as part of your next one and test your knowledge or just have some fun!
Test your wine knowledge with a wine tasting game. Learn to identify wine in terms of region, vintage, and more based on taste and smell, only. You get to improve your wine knowledge while ...
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How integrating a messaging service into our e-commerce platform can help us acquire new customers.
January 31, 2023
It takes a lot of people to build a bridge, but just two to tango. This applies to the analog world as well as the digital one. In the digital space, I'm using tango to refer to messaging between two people. I believe messaging is a service we can add to our offering to diversify how our company Shop Local grows.
Different Networks Require a Different Number of Users in a Group
Andrew Chen in The Cold Start Problem states that a key difference among network models is the required minimum ...
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Have you ever noticed a category of wine that wasn’t labeled for drinking but rather for cooking? What is the difference between cooking wine and regular wine and can you use either? While you are able to put any regular wine into a dish, cooking wines are designed specifically for cooking. So let’s talk about what cooking wine is.
The main difference between cooking wine and drinking wine is the quality of the drink. Regular wine is finer and more flavorful and also has a stronger ...
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Our retailers recently told us that customers are calling and asking about non-existent brides, and brides are asking about non-existent registry gift lists (e.g. wedding registry lists, baby lists).
We investigated the issues and below is what we found.
What is Happening:
We found that many of these purchases are coming from registrants that open a ‘universal registry’ on websites such as Zola or MyRegistry. These universal registry services allow the registrant to add ...
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Luxe SIERRA MODERN Maia bowls from Beatriz Ball are totally on-trend with gold finishes and shimmering brushed surfaces.
The magnificent Maia medium oval bowl—presented in an intoxicating shade of champagne gold--is a shining example. The striking piece is distinguished by its sculptural shape and exuberant design; an item that's sure to delight. Passionately handmade by skilled artisans in the company’s own foundry, the Maia bowls are made with a proprietary process that creates ...
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Our retailers recently told us that they were confused by strange registry orders. The stores are receiving gift registry orders on their sites but the retailer does not have a registry for the gift recipient at its store. Customers are calling and asking about non-existent brides, and brides are asking about non-existent registry gift lists (e.g. wedding registry lists, baby lists).
We investigated the issues and below is what we found.
What is Happening:
We found that many of...
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Upgrade your Home Bar with Top-Shelf Serveware from Beatriz Ball!
With retail sales of alcohol for home consumption skyrocketing, and severe restrictions for pubs and restaurants due to the pandemic, many of us are enjoying upgrading our home bars.
Beatriz Ball’s selection of PEARL David trays are indispensable serving pieces with infinite possibilities for dramatic presentations. Great on the bar to hold bottles, glasses and garnishes.
Score big with serving pieces from Beatriz Ball’s SIERRA MODERN Collection. Presented in proprietary metallic finishes of gold. The MVP (Most Valuable Pieces) are luxe, modern, and richly textured.
Great for serving snacks or desserts at your next tailgating party!
The durable items will not chip, peel or stain, and the ultimate “extra point,” They’re dishwasher safe. Go team!
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Critics and bloggers score or rate wines along with their tasting notes. It is common in Europe to use a 20 point rating scale and in America, it is common to use a 100 point scale. Regardless of the method, a wine rating is just that. A rating that you’ve given a particular wine. The reasons for rating wine are quite simple. The note-taker or taster is scoring the wine based on their personal impressions. With professionals, there are some criteria they may be looking for when doing this ...
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Noma, the world-famous Copenhagen restaurant, is closing to concentrate on e-commerce. Excerpt from the Times:
“Noma will become a full-time food laboratory, developing new dishes and products for its e-commerce operation, Noma Projects, and the dining rooms will be open only for periodic pop-ups.”
This change supports the breath and power of e-commerce, and portends coming changes for our retail industry. It’s not that one can’t eke out a ...
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Great casual stemware designed and priced for everyday enjoyment. These pieces have the look of traditional mouth-blown glass but are rendered in practical and durable acrylic.
They hold 16 oz of your favorite beverage and are perfect for entertaining with style year 'round, both indoors and out. Sold as set of four.
Pair with the VIDA Venice All Purpose Acrylic to increase the serving options.
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In the book The Cold Start Problem, Andrew Chen says that the 'network effect’ is really three effects:
The acquisition effect
The engagement effect
The monetization effect
In the beginning, a business seeking to build a network has to concentrate on acquiring users, even if they are non-paying. Companies often give away the service, especially software companies, and we can see that with Facebook, Slack, TikTok, and many others. Bridge didn’t do ...
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It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas, especially when the scent of cinnamon fills the kitchen, and the littles are decorating gingerbread houses. π₯§
Sugar and spice? Indeed! Everything nice? Absolutely! π
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Featuring layers of gold leaf foil under handmade glass, this Beatriz Ball centerpiece has a rich and sophisticated look that is at home in both modern and traditional interiors.
Beatriz Ball’s GLASS New Orleans Cracked Gold Foil Leafing Centerpiece with Scalloped Edges (Gold) boasts a generous serving area enlivened by a wavy scalloped border. Sure to be the center of attention on any Holiday table!
A beautiful example of reverse glass gilding in which layers of porous cracked gold ...
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Breakfast gotta be something really good and delicious served in this country chic bread basket! Its natural crusty colors create chemistry with the smell of freshly baked bread. Handwoven from organic vines, it is an environmentally conscious alternative to everyday household accessories. Available in 2 sizes. Enjoy your winter hot coffee with a good croissant! Merry Christmas!
CALAISIO
natural elegance, extraordinary durability
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Your Bridge has a new feature: We've made it easier to navigate between registry lists. A Registry list now has forward and backward arrows so you can navigate to nearby registries with one click.
Previously, to see another registry list a merchant had to click on the back arrow in the browser, find the registry it wished to view, and then click it. The merchant would repeat these steps every time it wished to view a different registry list.