1865 to present

By gymdude
  • Andrew Carnegie

    Andrew Carnegie
    Carnegie was very good at saving money and was always increasing profits. He invested these skills into cost-saving and time-saving technologies which allowed him to dominate the steel market.
  • Modern Typewriter

     Modern Typewriter
    The typewriter was invented in 1867 by Christopher Scholes.
  • Telephone

    Telephone
    Alexander graham bell invites the first telephone. this allows for long distance phone calls and conversation
  • Electric Lightbulb

    Electric Lightbulb
    Thomas Edison invented the first electric lightbulb which has been used since this time.
  • Fountain Pen

    Fountain Pen
    The fountain pen was invented which changed how fast people could complete long writing tasks.
  • Coca Cola

    Coca Cola
    One of the largest businesses, still today, was created.
  • Electric Stove

     Electric Stove
    The Carpenter Electric Heating Manufacturing Co. invented an electric stove in 1891.
  • Radio

    Radio
    One of the most monumental communication and media devices was invented.
  • Diesel Engine

    Diesel Engine
    In 1897 Rudolf Diesel invented the diesel engine.
  • Assembly Line

    Assembly Line
    The assembly line efficiency process was put inot action in many business themes.
  • Model T

    Model T
    Henry Ford invented the model T and priced the car at $950.
  • Henry Fayol

    Henry Fayol
    Developed 14 principles and 6 general functions of management. These principles are still used today.
  • Drive- Through Restaurant

    Drive- Through Restaurant
    The first drive through restaurant was built. This opened up an era full of easy-access dirve throughs that made buying and dining easier for Americans.
  • Television

    Television
    The TV opened a door to business opportunities for many companies for profit. This conitinues to be a huge money-maker today.
  • Frozen Foods

    Frozen Foods
    Frozen foods were brought to the public and made ti easy for many people to access. It brought in business for agricultural farms, the grocery stores, and the carriers in between.
  • World War II

    World War II
    Major war that sparked an economic boom in the US.
  • Microwave

    Microwave
    The microwave is an important business development because it helped the companies that had just created the frozen foods to boom their business as well as their own.
  • Credit Card

    Credit Card
    The invention of the credit card helped money transfer become easier.
  • Personal Computer

    Personal Computer
    Personal computers help business because it helps business owners with communication between employees and other businesses.
  • Mobile Phone

    Mobile Phone
    The mobile phone helped business owners and employees do work and communicate with coworkers or other businesses on the go.
  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    The internet provided another gateway for business to advertise. This made big businesses even bigger.
  • eBay

    eBay
    This helped business because it helped ordinary people develop their own business minds in their own ways.
  • Google

    Google
    Google was launched which helped businesses by making it easier for customers to search for businesses for goods and services.
  • iPhone

    iPhone
    The iPhone did wonders by bringing the world together, making it easier to buy and sell goods, manage businesses, and contact people with a touch of a button
  • Radical Management

    Radical Management
    The principles of the radical management movement was used by Steve Jobs and other very successful business owners.