Although designer clothes are not cheap anywhere in the world, Mrs Alfonso says that her prices depend on the client that she is working for.

BBC: A Malawian fashion designer's colourful dreams

Whether that means full business regalia or tasteful business casual attire may depend on the occasion or the client, of course, seldom does someone become the topic for water cooler conversation for dressing well, while the converse may be true.

FORBES: Small Business People Don't Automatically Get a Pass on Dressing for Success

This will be a benefit to tablet and other thin client devices that depend upon access to inexpensive on-line services, including storage.

FORBES: Rare Gases and Fine Lines

These organizations depend on other-regarding behaviors: collaboration within the organization to create innovation that will generate that client delight.

FORBES: Video: Tim Jackson: Economics That Serves The Full Potential Of Our Humanity

The decision to use one or the other will depend on the amount of the valuation difference, for what purpose it will be used, and how willing the client is to fight if necessary.

FORBES: Putting A Value On Your Life Insurance Policy

"I have one client who now has more than 10 private bankers, saying he doesn't want to depend on any one bank and risk his assets, " said Kenny Lam, McKinsey's head of Asia private banking.

WSJ: In Asia, Fickle Millionaires Vex Banks