Business infographics
In 1951 Sam Walton opened the Walton’s Five and Dime discount store in Benton, Arkansas. The small family run business enjoyed moderate success in its early years, with little hint that it would spawn the world’s largest public corporation by revenue.
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The Wonderful World of Walt Disney
On December 5, 1901 Walter Elias “Walt” Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois. Little did anyone know that in the next 65 years, the world of entertainment would never be the same. With his brother, Roy, Walt Disney formed Walt Disney Productions that would eventually give us some of the most famous cartoon characters of all time, from Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, created in the early years of animation, to the 21st century digital stars like Woody the cowboy and Buzz Lightyear.
The BBC iPlayer has been one of the most successful BBC innovations in recent years. Within three weeks of its official launch in December 2007, it had already streamed over 3.5 million programmes - well over the BBC’s prediction of half a million in the first six months.
One of the largest corporations on the planet, not to mention the world’s largest beverage company, Coca-Cola is a brand unto itself. Selling one of the most popular drinks ever, Coca-Cola could easily rest of its laurels, but the company is constantly evolving and transforming itself.
When Bernie Madoff was arrested, it was revealed he had been running the largest pyramid scheme, i.e. scam, in US history. His Ponzi scheme defrauded thousands of investors and netted Madoff an approximate US$65 billion. Unsurprisingly, some people want their money back, so an auction of some of his luxury items has begun in the US, with US$2 million already raised.
In 2009, Branson was named the 261st richest person according to Forbes’ 2009 list of billionaires, with an estimated net worth of GBP£1.5 billion.
This is a timeline of his business and some moments from his life.
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What do you currently think is the latest growing economic force in the world? Or actually, should I say who, as the answer is women. View article here
In light of the recent UK postal strikes US Business Management online compare the US and UK postal services. View full article
BMUS, a leading International Business Management website takes a look at how many years it would take a minimum wage worker, an average worker and the president to earn the same amount as a top CEO.
A new research report reveals the latest trends in broadband quality across 66 countries around the world. How does Europe fair? Graphic taken from BM EU, a leading European Business News website.
