http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/ Management Improvement focused on Deming, lean thinking, innovation, customer focus, six sigma, etc. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:35:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-37593 Curious Cat Science and Engineering Blog » Fixers Collective Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:11:56 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-37593 [...] of connecting with others. I like the tinkering/learning/fixing attitude and behavior. I like the very well done use of the internet to help fund such efforts. I like the exploration of the products and object we use. I like the [...] [...] of connecting with others. I like the tinkering/learning/fixing attitude and behavior. I like the very well done use of the internet to help fund such efforts. I like the exploration of the products and object we use. I like the [...]

]]> http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-32735 Clint Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:56:12 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-32735 I like the idea, but I'd like to know what kind of responsibility the entrepreneurs have in repaying the principal. I tend to think that giving a free hand out with no strings attached rarely makes the world a better place. I like the idea, but I'd like to know what kind of responsibility the entrepreneurs have in repaying the principal. I tend to think that giving a free hand out with no strings attached rarely makes the world a better place.

]]> http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-32729 Ignorance of Capitalism at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:56:39 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-32729 [...] have convinced them capitalism is. I know to most this doesn’t matter. But I believe capitalism is the best chance to provide economic wealth to those around the world. And while it is easy to say wealth is not important when you are wealthy there are over a billion [...] [...] have convinced them capitalism is. I know to most this doesn’t matter. But I believe capitalism is the best chance to provide economic wealth to those around the world. And while it is easy to say wealth is not important when you are wealthy there are over a billion [...]

]]> http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-32678 CuriousCat - Kiva Fellows Blog: Nepalese Entrepreneur Success Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:42:13 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-32678 Kiva is a great charity and example of how to use the web effectively. Kiva has added a fellows blog - which is a great idea... Kiva is a great charity and example of how to use the web effectively. Kiva has added a fellows blog – which is a great idea…

]]> http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-32271 Giving People the Opportunity to Succeed at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog Thu, 15 May 2008 14:13:55 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-32271 "The decision was swift as it was simple: move to Cambodia to provide jobs for poor women. I first visited Phnom Penh in April 2006 and was back the next month to look for a house..." “The decision was swift as it was simple: move to Cambodia to provide jobs for poor women. I first
visited Phnom Penh in April 2006 and was back the next month to look for a house…”

]]> http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-32182 CuriousCat: Making a Difference Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:36:29 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-32182 The Kiva web site includes all sorts of data on the partners making the loans (the capital at risk is provided by Kiva donors but a local organization services the loans… The Kiva web site includes all sorts of data on the partners making the loans (the capital at risk is provided by Kiva donors but a local organization services the loans…

]]> http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/comment-page-1/#comment-31702 Kiva - Provide a Helping Hand at Curious Cat Investing and Economics Blog Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:14:37 +0000 http://management.curiouscatblog.net/2007/10/11/using-capitalism-to-make-the-world-better/#comment-31702 The entrepreneurs I helped fund are located in: Togo, Dominican Republic, Senegal, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Uganda. One of the things Kiva does very well is take advantage of the internet to connect to these people. You can see short profiles and photos of them on my Kiva profile... The entrepreneurs I helped fund are located in: Togo, Dominican Republic, Senegal, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Uganda. One of the things Kiva does very well is take advantage of the internet to connect to these people. You can see short profiles and photos of them on my Kiva profile…

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