Mark Robinson
What to Know About Self-Publishing
As part of my family’s holiday traditions, each year I like to make up a story (usually something with more humor than story). I decided...
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Mark Robinson
- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
The Changing Pace of Decisions in Business
Board rooms and company leadership in most industries are now faced with having to make faster decisions than ever before.
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Mark Robinson
- Mar 7, 2020
- 5 min
Surviving the Coronavirus: A Crash Course in Managing Teams Remotely
Essentials lessons for managing teams remotely during the Corona Virus
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Mark Robinson
- Mar 29, 2018
- 2 min
Nikon Product Woes
I should start this article by saying that I am a loyal Nikon user. I think that Nikon’s products are top notch and as a general...
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Mark Robinson
- Nov 30, 2016
- 2 min
Why I Invested In Captario
I am at best, an infrequent investor. On occasion, I see a company that addresses a real problem with the potential to provide solid...
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Mark Robinson
- Nov 1, 2016
- 2 min
Apple's Latest Laptop Release May Hurt Sales
This past October, Apple announced its newest line of laptop computers. As with most new laptops, they featured faster performance,...
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Mark Robinson
- Oct 25, 2016
- 3 min
Does Full Transparency Work in Small Business
I wrote this article after being exposed to the length the Norwegian government goes to keep Norwegian businesses completely transparent...
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Mark Robinson
- Sep 21, 2016
- 3 min
The Life and Death of Flickr
For almost a decade I have been a devoted user of Flickr. I’ve long enjoyed capturing photos and sharing them with friends. Late last...
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Mark Robinson
- Sep 9, 2016
- 3 min
Email Campaigns Part 1: Testing your Message
Many companies take valuable time to create new products without considering how they are going to actually market to their consumers....
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Mark Robinson
- Mar 26, 2016
- 3 min
Closing the Loop on Your Business Model
Over the past 2 months, I spoke with two entrepreneurs who shared the same general story for their companies. They both built companies...
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Mark Robinson
- Mar 2, 2016
- 4 min
Design For Edge Cases
Have you ever experienced a feeling of dread when you purchase a product and later discover that it is not well thought through? You turn...
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Mark Robinson
- Dec 8, 2015
- 4 min
What Does A Successful Team Look Like?
Like many people, I have been on some really solid teams. I have also sailed on the proverbial Titanic as well as with a crew that...
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Mark Robinson
- Sep 25, 2015
- 2 min
Product Opportunities: Finding the Crossroads
There are a lot of factors which go into building a successful product, not the least of which is finding the right idea to pursue. Every...
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Mark Robinson
- Jan 18, 2015
- 3 min
Product Design Does Not End With Designing A Good Product
Designing a good product is a tough undertaking. It generally involves a lot of trial and error and above all, patience. It is also...
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Mark Robinson
- Jul 29, 2014
- 5 min
Starting Something New In Scandinavia
This week concludes my last days at Innovation Norway. Officially, I am part of the dearly departed this Thursday. I will still be...
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Mark Robinson
- Jan 7, 2014
- 5 min
Defeating Darth Vader In Your Office
Over the holidays, a close friend shared a very difficult situation with me. One of the members of his company found a way to hold his...
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Mark Robinson
- Dec 13, 2013
- 3 min
A Simple Way To Save The U.S. Postal Service
The Post Office is really in dire straits. Recently, there was an announcement that over 100,000 postal workers were going to be laid...
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Mark Robinson
- Dec 11, 2013
- 2 min
Failure Is Your Best Teacher and a Roadmap for Success
As the New Year approaches, I find myself embracing the cliché and reflecting on 2013. Over the year, I have seen some striking...
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Mark Robinson
- Nov 15, 2013
- 3 min
Never Under Estimate The Last Mile
Having grown up in La Jolla, California, I have fond memories of bike riding with my friends down to the beach during summer break. I...
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Mark Robinson
- May 31, 2013
- 2 min
The Opportunity For Norway
Years ago, my father said to me that “you often have to embrace change or get crushed by it.” At the time, we were talking about people...
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