Business Facts

    Random Business Facts

    There are 75 Business Facts!

    John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO)
    John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO)
    In 2006, the CEO of Whole Foods reduced his salary to $1 a year, donated his entire portfolio to charity, and set up a $100,000 fund for staff facing personal problems.
    47
    The creator of the NIKE Swoosh symbol was paid only $35 for the design.
    114
    Nearly 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong account over the next hour.
    53
    The first product that the toy company Mattel came out with was picture frames.
    17
    Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% share in 1976 for $800. Today, it’s worth over $58 billion.
    -4
    IKEA Boss
    IKEA Boss
    Despite being one of the top 10 richest men in the world, Ingvar Kamprad (founder of IKEA) lives in a small home, eats at IKEA, and uses the bus.
    43
    Dell Computers was started by a 19 year old with only $1,000.
    246
    It has been scientifically proven that praise rather than criticism is the best way to help employees improve.
    10