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    What to Know About Self-Publishing
    Mark Robinson
    • Dec 1, 2020
    • 7 min

    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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    The Changing Pace of Decisions in Business
    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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    Surviving the Coronavirus: A Crash Course in Managing Teams Remotely
    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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    Nikon Product Woes
    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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    Why I Invested In Captario
    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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    Apple's Latest Laptop Release May Hurt Sales
    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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    Does Full Transparency Work in Small Business
    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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    The Life and Death of Flickr
    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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    Email Campaigns Part 1: Testing your Message
    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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    Closing the Loop on Your Business Model
    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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    Design For Edge Cases
    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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    What Does A Successful Team Look Like?
    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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    Product Opportunities: Finding the Crossroads
    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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    Product Design Does Not End With Designing A Good Product
    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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    Starting Something New In Scandinavia
    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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    Defeating Darth Vader In Your Office
    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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    A Simple Way To Save The U.S. Postal Service
    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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    Failure Is Your Best Teacher and a Roadmap for Success
    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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    Never Under Estimate The Last Mile
    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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    The Opportunity For Norway
    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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    About Me

    Mark Robinson is a father, a traveler, an entrepreneur and an author whose work takes him around the world and off the beaten path. He takes frequent trips with his family and whenever his work allows, he tries to sneak in an adventure or two.

     

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