Business

Outliers: The Story of Success

Written by Peter Petrik on Jul 22, 2010
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Are successful people born or is that a learned skill? While a lot can be accomplished as a 'self-made-man', there are very strong environmental factors influencing our life path. It is these factors that often create the stereotypical conditions.

Rework

Written by Peter Petrik on Jul 14, 2010
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A straight-to-the-point reminder of the many tools and principles highlighted in the E-Myth. Based on the real world experience of the founders of 37signals, this book is a compilation of the lessons learned along the way of building a business.

Start With Why

Written by Peter Petrik on Jul 6, 2010
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Ever met a person or became a loyal customer but couldn't quite understand what made you so drawn in? Why do some bosses have a natural following without a formal hierarchy, while others can't get respect despite a complicated org chart?

Invest in Slovakia Seminar

Written by Peter Petrik on May 4, 2010
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This unique event took place on May 4, 2010 and was presented by the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic to the United States. The event sponsor was Chavez & Valko, LLP which is the law firm of the newest Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic to Texas, Martin Valko.

Keynote introduction was delivered by H. E. Peter Burian, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States. His comments highlighted the dimplomatic career on behalf of the Slovak Republic with United Nations, NATO, and WEU. Since he took the post of Ambassador to the US he has promoted the many opportunities Slovakia offers to international companies.

Online Networking

Written by Peter Petrik on Mar 3, 2010
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Technology, computers, internet - what people do hasn't changed, the tools used are merely different. We still shop, talk, and socialize. There is more as-it-happens communication, but the basics of human interaction have not changed.