Random Business Facts

CEO takes over company worth $9m, fires management, gives power to employees, and now makes over $200m

Ricardo Semler, a CEO in his twenties, took over a company worth $9m, fired most of the management, and gave the power to the employees. It now has a turnover of over $200m.

15

Steve Jobs' secretary told him that she was late for work because her car wouldn't start. That very afternoon, Jobs came back and threw her a set of keys to a brand new Jaguar, saying: "Here, don’t be late anymore."

57

Every day, 1% of the world's population is served at McDonald's.

10

A full-time cashier at Costco makes about $49,000 annually. The average wage at Costco is nearly 20 dollars an hour and 89% of Costco employees are eligible for benefits.

13

At YouTube Headquarters, employees can either take the elevator, stairs or slide.

13

The man who created the Thighmaster was once a Bhuddist Monk.

42

In Australia, Burger King is called Hungry Jack's.

61

Dell Computers was started by a 19 year old with only $1,000.

246

Random Business Facts

There are 75 Business Facts!